This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kitchen_911 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.parker/8030.2.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you tried looking up Plucker or Placker for the last name. If memory serves me correctly my Grandmother once told me of a Plucker who became a Parker due to a family fight over his love for an Indian girl. I could be wrong though but we had all of those names in our family and that was how she explained it. I don't know if that helps or not. Rachel Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.