In a message dated 12/12/2004 5:25:18 PM Central Standard Time, Renogen@peoplepc.com writes: But, in Familes of Cavendish, Vol. 2, compiled by Linda Margaret Farr Welch, says that "it is believed that the five Parker brothers, sons of John & Margery Parker, were all born in England and joined the Charlestown Colony at the mouth of the Charles River prior to 1640" Phyl, Therein is the catch "It is believed..." It appears there is no evidence to back that statement up. Do you have any additional evidence to that fact? Interestingly enough, I have never heard of John Parker's wife purportedly being a woman named Margery - and I have been researching this line of the Parkers for over 20 years. I have only found reference to Joane Drake and Ann Gelley. Abraham was the first of the 5 brothers to come from England, and then the other 4 followed and settled in Woburn, MA. Thanks for another piece to add to the puzzle - sure wish these folks had kept proper records. Jo Hogle