This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LindaReaBeard Surnames: Parker Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.parker/8622.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've learned nothing about Samuel prior to his arrival in Norfolk, Virginia. He took the oath of citizenship 28 Oct., 1840, at age 29, in Norfolk. According to Virginia and federal census records from 1850, Samuel was a grocer, born in England. He died in the yellow fever epidemic in 1855. Any idea if the Norfolk, England Parkers were shopkeepers or grocers? 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.