I am searching for Elijah Parker, son of William & Mary (Eppley) Parker.? Elijah born 1837, in McDowell, NC, his brother David born 1827 NC married Nancy Silver, daughter of Frankie & Charlie Silver. David & Elijah served in the Civil War. David died from battle wounds & Elijah deserted. Elijah was married to Mary, but in the 1870 census Elijah is in Arkansas county, Arkansas?- Elijah, 33, wheelwright, b: NC, Emma C., 21 b: TN, then children: John W., 12,b: Nc. Joseph, 9, b: NC, Albert, 6, b: NC, Charles,3, b: TN.?Does anyone have information on Elijah & his family after 1870? Thank You, Charles Parker [email protected]