more from Parker in America pg 537 "Samuel (3) [James (2), James (1)] early left Groton. The confusion which has existed regarding him and his bro. James and their cousins Samuel and James [s.'s of Samuel (2)}makes it necessary to present proof of connection as far as possible. Samuel Parker of Boston, with w. Mary, sold in 1707, to his "brother" Phineas Parker, his rights in the estate of "my grandfather, Cap. James Parker of Gorton." Evidence will be given later to show that as his cousin Samuel remarried in Groton, it must have been this Samuel who was in Coventry. At Boston in the manuscript records of the First Church, I find that Samuel Parker was admitted a member July 26, 1702. Three chn. of Samuel and Mary are entered in the town record of births and they were promptly bap. in the First Church. Further, the church records show that, Jan 23, 1709-10, Samuel Parker was dismissed to the church in Stonington, Conn. Next the printed records of Stonington Church, though they do not have any notice of his being admitted, contain this item under date of Feb. 26, 1710: "Samuel Parker's dismission was publicly read." Soon after this the town records of Coventry begin to show the birth of chn. to Dea. Samuel and Mary Parker, and finally we have the death there, of Dea Samuel Parker, Oct. 30, 1775, in his 94th year. the Samuel we are tracing began his 94th year Sep 22, 1775. there seems no need of argument ot prove identity. Chn: Samuel, b Mch. 6, 1704, in Boston, m., in Coventry (?) Experience----- Mary, b June 26, 1706, in Boston James, b July 13, 1708, in Boston; m. (1)Coventy, Tabitha Strong and (2) Elizabeth Skinner John, b July 21, 1714, in Coventry. Esther, b. May 28, 1716, in Coventry Phineas, b. Feb 12, 1719, in Coventry; m. there Matha Meraugh. Joseph, b. Nov. 2, 1723, in Coventry; m. Racheal---- Who was Mary, w. of Dea. Samuel and were there other chn.? The skip from 1708 to 1714 is suggestive of missing names. Phineas (3) [James (2), James (1)] res. in Groton. His boyhood had its tragedy. Both of his parents were butchered by Indians when he was but a few years old and on the same occasion he was carried into captivity and held by the savages until ransomed four years later. He was, it was said, ever after lames from his f., he easily took the place as the leading member of the family, and was abundantly trusted for his honesty, prudence and good judgement. As executor of his f.'s will, he had the task--and it was one of delicacy--of dividing the testator's residual property among his numerous gr.chn. He m., May 8 1678, Elizabeth dau. of Thomas Saxon of Sexton of Boston, who survived him. His will was dated July 6, 1731, and proved Aug. 5, following. Chn.; Elizabeth, b. Aug 31, 1679; m. Samuel Livermore. John, b. Apl. 13, 1681; d. at sea before May 12, 1792 Sarah, b. May 1, 1683; m. (1) Stephen Cooledge, (2)Nicholas Fessenden Simon, b. Aug. 27, 1687; probably d. young Butler's Groton calls this child a s. of Joseph (2) [Joseph (1)]. I place him here as found in printed records of Groton. Susanna, birth not found. Josiah, birth not found; d. at sea, before May 12, 1729, when his bro. Thomas administered on his estate and that of their bro. john, jointly. Willilam, probably d. young. pg. 538 Ann, m. William Warland. Mary, bap. Dec 11, 1698; m. Thomas Dana. Thomas, bap Dec 15, 1700" The type errors and different syntax are in the original. Torrey in his New England Marriages Prior to 1700 lists Josiah Parker (1652?-) (ag 36 in 1691) & Elizabeth Saxton (1661-1731+), Boston; 8 May 1678; Chelmsford/Woburn/Cambridge. marriage of Elizabeth to Samuel Livermore as his second wife is in Torrey 15 Nov 1699. -----Original Message----- From: Kathleen Porter <kporter@vermontel.net> To: CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, August 12, 2000 4:50 AM Subject: Re: [CRV] Parker Captives/Groton, MA > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Peter Vanderbrouk <rpckvv@swbell.net> >To: <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 8:11 PM >Subject: [CRV] Parker Captives/Groton, MA > > >> Can anyone elighten me regarding Sgt. James Parker and his children? This >> event occurred in the early 1690's, I believe. Thanks. >> >> 3. James (Sgt.), b. 4/15/1652 at Billerica (Woburn), Middlesex County, MA, >> m. Mary Parker (his first cousin, b. 11/20/1655 at Chelmsford, Middlesex >> County, MA), daughter of Abraham and Rose (Whitlock) Parker, 12/11/1678 at >> Groton, MA, d. 7/27/1694 at Groton, MA. 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