Ken, Williamson County, IL. That's why it looked questionable to me. Deana ----- Original Message ----- From: Ken Parks <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2000 6:42 AM Subject: Re: [PARKS] James P. Parks > Deana, > Just to clarify, did you mean Williamson Co., IL, or Williamson Co., TN? > > Ken > >

Jean, This is what I have on Ephrim Parks, son of Samuel Parks and Mary Long. Samuel is the brother of Hugh Parks (my direct line) and Thomas Parks. Both the sons of James Madison Parks. Here is a more thorough outline of Ephrim's history. Sincerely, Deana Descendants of Ephraim Parks Generation No. 1 1. EPHRAIM3 PARKS (SAMUEL2, JAMES M1)1,2 was born 1838 in Hardeman Co. TN2, and died January 26, 1914 in Eaton, TN2. He married AMANDA A. LEMONS2 May 15, 1861 in Hardeman Co. TN2. She was born May 04, 1847 in TN2, and died February 26, 18992. Notes for EPHRAIM PARKS: [] Lived in Jackson Co. Illinois during Civil War. Moved to Gibson Co. TN where he was a carpenter and coffin maker in the Brazil and Eaton communities. More About EPHRAIM PARKS: Burial: Wilson Cem. Gibson Co. TN2 Notes for AMANDA A. LEMONS: [] Possibly Lemming More About AMANDA A. LEMONS: Burial: McCullough's Chapel Cem. near Finley, Dyer Co. TN2 Children of EPHRAIM PARKS and AMANDA LEMONS are: i. JOHN4 PARKS2, b. 1862, IL2. Notes for JOHN PARKS: PARKS, JOHN HARVEY B 31 INF MARION 2. ii. ELLA MAE (ELLIE) PARKS, b. June 04, 1869, Chicago, Ill.; d. July 29, 1949, Wichita Falls, Texas. iii. DAVID THOMAS PARKS2, b. December 12, 1871, IL2; d. June 20, 19512. iv. FRANCIS MARION PARKS2, b. January 12, 1873, TN2; d. June 10, 1951, MO2. Notes for FRANCIS MARION PARKS: PARKS, FRANCIS M C 110 INF MARION - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------- IL Land Track Sales Purchaser: PARKS FRANCIS Record ID: 453349 Date: 11/08/1850 Acres: 40 Price: $1.25 Type of sale: Federal sale (FD) County: 100 Section: 2 Section Part: E2SW Township: 10S Range: 04E Meridian: 3 Purchaser Res: 100 Arch. Vol. No: 110 Vol. Page No.: 256 Cash warrant code: Record corrected: 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------- Purchaser: PARKS FRANCIS M Record ID: 322314 Date: 03/08/1853 Acres: 40 Price: 0.0 Type of sale: Federal sale (FD) County: 100 Section: 28 Section Part: NENW Township: 09S Range: 04E Meridian: 3 Purchaser Res: Arch. Vol. No: 105 Vol. Page No.: 122 Cash warrant code: Record corrected: 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - --------------------------- Purchaser: PARKS FRANCIS M Record ID: 497421 Date: 01/16/1849 Acres: 40 Price: $1.25 Type of sale: Federal sale (FD) County: 100 Section: 20 Section Part: SWSE Township: 09S Range: 04E Meridian: 3 Purchaser Res: 100 Arch. Vol. No: 110 Vol. Page No.: 228 Cash warrant code: Record corrected: 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------- Purchaser: PARKS FRANCIS MARION Record ID: 453350 Date: 04/17/1850 Acres: 40 Price: $1.25 Type of sale: Federal sale (FD) County: 100 Section: 28 Section Part: NWNW Township: 09S Range: 04E Meridian: 3 Purchaser Res: 100 Arch. Vol. No: 110 Vol. Page No.: 250 Cash warrant code: Record corrected: 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - - --------------------------- . v. LINNIE PARKS2, b. July 30, 1875, TN2; d. September 15, 1914, Dyersburg, TN2. vi. WALTER PARKS2, b. May 1880, TN2. vii. MARSHALL EPHRAIM PARKS2, b. April 21, 1882, Brazil, Gibson co. TN2; d. March 04, 19632. More About MARSHALL EPHRAIM PARKS: Burial: Hickman, Fulton Co. KY2 viii. FRANCIS AMANDA PARKS2, b. 1884, TN2; d. Memphis TN2. ix. ALLIE PARKS2, b. October 21, 1886, TN2; d. June 08, 1946, Hickman KY2. Generation No. 2 2. ELLA MAE (ELLIE)4 PARKS (EPHRAIM3, SAMUEL2, JAMES M1)2 was born June 04, 1869 in Chicago, Ill.3,4, and died July 29, 1949 in Wichita Falls, Texas4. She married GEORGE WASH. (BUD) JACKSON5,6 March 03, 1885 in Trenton, Gibson Co. Tennessee6. He was born December 16, 1856 in Trenton, Gibson Co. Tennessee7,8,9,10, and died June 15, 1931 in Stoneburg, Texas10. Notes for ELLA MAE (ELLIE) PARKS: [] Possibly 1870 Maiden name possibly Hicks? More About ELLA MAE (ELLIE) PARKS: Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery near Stoneburg10 Notes for GEORGE WASH. (BUD) JACKSON: [] 1900 Census says 1863 possibly 1859 by 1880 Census Family bible records indicate December either 16 or 18 in 1856 or 1858. Lived near Brazil, Gibson Co. Came to Montague Co. Texas about 1890 from Tennessee, accompanied by William Jefferson "Billy" and his wife Nanny Allen. Traveled by train. Billy returned to TN about a year later. Bud settled in Selma, Montague Co. then moved to Stoneburg, farming there until 1931. More About GEORGE WASH. (BUD) JACKSON: Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery near Stoneburg10 Children of ELLA PARKS and GEORGE JACKSON are: i. TWIN 25 JACKSON10, b. Selma, Montague Co TX10; d. Abt. 189810. ii. TWIN 1 JACKSON10, b. Selma, Montague Co TX10; d. Abt. 189810. iii. GEO. W. JACKSON JR.11,12, b. December 16, 1886, Brazil, Gibson Co. TN13,14; d. May 17, 1966, Chickasha Grady Co. OK14. Notes for GEO. W. JACKSON JR.: [] Laborer on Railroad in 1910 3. iv. NEEDOM (NEEDHAM) JACKSON, b. March 13, 1892, Selma, Monatgue Co. TX; d. June 18, 1978, Okeene, OK Hospital. v. WALTER THOMAS JACKSON14, b. August 29, 1893, Selma, Montague Co. TX14; d. October 05, 198214. vi. ANNIE ELIZABETH JACKSON14, b. May 04, 1895, Selma, Montague Co TX14; d. August 22, 195814. vii. EARNEST JACKSON14, b. March 1900, Selma, Montague Co. TX14; d. January 197414. viii. MINNIE BEATR JACKSON14, b. December 27, 1903, Selma, Montague Co TX14; d. November 05, 197514. ix. ADA MARIE JACKSON14, b. January 30, 1905, Selma, Montague Co. TX14; d. October 30, 196514. x. ? JACKSON14, b. Unknown, Gibson Co. TN14; d. Unknown14. Generation No. 3 3. NEEDOM (NEEDHAM)5 JACKSON (ELLA MAE (ELLIE)4 PARKS, EPHRAIM3, SAMUEL2, JAMES M1)15,16 was born March 13, 1892 in Selma, Monatgue Co. TX17,18, and died June 18, 1978 in Okeene, OK Hospital18. He married MARY MAUDE MCNATT18 November 12, 1911 in Stoneburg, TX.19,20. She was born August 22, 1892 in Texas20, and died January 18, 1965 in El Reno, OK Hospital20. Notes for NEEDOM (NEEDHAM) JACKSON: [] Worked on the Staley Ranch in Bowie, TX. Moved from Texas to Chickasha in 1918. In 1920, lived in Chickasha, OK. Worked as a painter in the Rock Island Railroad Shop. Member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America. Rented a house at 1007 4th Street. Moved to El Reno in 1923. Housepainter in El Reno for many years after retiring from the railroad as a painter. More About NEEDOM (NEEDHAM) JACKSON: Baptism: 190420 Burial: El Reno, OK Cemetery20 More About MARY MAUDE MCNATT: Baptism: June 17, 192320 Burial: El Reno, OK Cemetery20 Marriage Notes for NEEDOM JACKSON and MARY MCNATT: [] Rev. W.A. Cox (Baptist Minister) officiated with witnesses Walter Jackson, Cleda McNatt, L.L. McDonald, and Virgie McNatt. Children of NEEDOM JACKSON and MARY MCNATT are: i. CLEO MARIE6 JACKSON20, b. September 09, 1912, Stoneburg, 9 miles north of Bowie TX20; m. IRVIN DEE CAMPBELL20, November 30, 1931, El Reno OK20; b. January 26, 1908, Arkansas20; d. November 26, 1984, OKC20. More About CLEO MARIE JACKSON: Baptism: April 25, 192620 More About IRVIN DEE CAMPBELL: Baptism: 192420 ii. ANNA LOVELLE JACKSON20, b. October 28, 1915, Stoneburg, 9 mi. N. of Bowie, Monatgue Co. Texas21,22; d. September 13, 1992, OKC, OK22. More About ANNA LOVELLE JACKSON: Baptism: September 02, 192822. Endnotes 1. "History of Gibson Co. TN" p. 256 by Beth Pendelton Bartle, 7700 ForestHills Dr. #171 Fort Worth, TX 76140 2. Date of Import: Jan 27, 1999. 3. 1900 Montague Co. Texas Census 4. Date of Import: Jan 27, 1999. 5. 1910 Stoneburg, Monatgue Co. TX Cenus 6. Date of Import: Jan 27, 1999. 7. Patricia Ann (moore) Pendleton1900 Monatgue Co Texas Census 8. 1870 CD #7 Gibson Co. TN Census 9. Family Bible 10. Date of Import: Jan 27, 1999. 11. 1910 Stoneburg, Monatgue Co. TX Cenus 12. Date of Import: Jan 27, 1999. 13. 1900 Montague Co. Texas Census 14. Date of Import: Jan 27, 1999. 15. 1920 Chickasha, Grady Co. OK Census 16. Date of Import: Jan 27, 1999. 17. Patricia Ann (moore) Pendleton1900 Monatgue Co Texas Census 18. Date of Import: Jan 27, 1999. 19. Patricia Ann (moore) Pendleton1900 Monatgue Co Texas Census 20. Date of Import: Jan 27, 1999. 21. Patricia Ann (moore) Pendleton1900 Monatgue Co Texas Census 22. Date of Import: Jan 27, 1999.

Hello, Dont know if someone has already posted this, but here it is... Thanks Pat >>>>>>>>> Dawes Final Rolls The Dawes Commission was organized in 1893 to accept applications for tribal enrollment between 1899 and 1907 (some were added as late as 1914), mostly from Indians who resided in the Indian Territory which later became the State of Oklahoma. Tribal membership entitled qualified individuals to land allotments from the U.S. Government. These enrollment records were eventually published as the Dawes Commision, also known as The Five Civilized Tribes, which consisted of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chikasaw, Crow, Creek and Seminole Tribes. 1 Page Number Surname Given Name Age Gender Blood Census card number Tribe # 1 8617 291 Parks Alberta 21 F 1-4 3539 Cherokees by Blood 1 13027 318 Parks Alexander B. 12 M 1-16 5441 Cherokees by Blood 1 4759 467 Parks Alfred E. 1 M 1-64 1171 Minor Cherokees by Blood 1 13605 321 Parks Amanda 11 F 1-64 5666 Cherokees by Blood 1 26588 399 Parks Annie 28 F 1-4 4244 Cherokees by Blood 1 544 475 Parks Bass 76 M 197 Cherokee Freedmen 1 568 441 Parks Bertha E. 1 F 1-8 354 Minor Cherokees by Blood 1 2406 453 Parks Byron D. 4 M 1-32 2254 Minor Cherokees by Blood 1 4758 467 Parks Cara M. 3 F 1-64 1171 Minor Cherokees by Blood 1 9862 561 Parks Chaney 8 mo. F 1-16 3815 Creeks by Blood 1 4667 467 Parks Charles 1 M 1-2 3771 Minor Cherokees by Blood 1 11739 310 Parks Charles 23 M 1-32 4911 Cherokees by Blood 1 16291 337 Parks Clarence J. 10 M 1-16 6805 Cherokees by Blood 1 17449 344 Parks Claud 2 M 1-2 7347 Cherokees by Blood 1 10523 303 Parks Cora B. 18 F 1-8 4401 Cherokees by Blood 1 17448 344 Parks Cynthia 29 F Full 7347 Cherokees by Blood 1 290 565 Parks Dora Ellen 3 F 1-16 289 New Born Creeks by Blood 1 8620 291 Parks Elizabeth Mai 1 F 1-8 3539 Cherokees by Blood 1 17451 345 Parks Emit 5 M 1-2 7347 Cherokees by Blood 1 16290 337 Parks Etta 31 F 1-16 6805 Cherokees by Blood 1 3746 233 Parks Fanny 31 F 927 Chickasaw Freedmen 1 9860 561 Parks Frannie 8 F 1-16 3815 Creeks by Blood 1 9859 561 Parks Fronie 10 F 1-16 3815 Creeks by Blood 1 31306 428 Parks George 29 M Full 10545 Cherokees by Blood 1 13187 319 Parks George B. 27 M 1-8 5497 Cherokees by Blood 1 31304 428 Parks Harrison 1 M Full 10543 Cherokees by Blood 1 23962 383 Parks Irene 18 F 1-16 3346 Cherokees by Blood 1 31303 428 Parks Jacob 12 M Full 10543 Cherokees by Blood 1 31307 428 Parks James 6 M 3-4 10545 Cherokees by Blood 1 29529 417 Parks James A.T. 35 M 3-32 10313 Cherokees by Blood 1 9201 295 Parks James G. 37 M 1-8 3812 Cherokees by Blood 1 13609 321 Parks James W. 1 M 1-64 5666 Cherokees by Blood 1 23963 383 Parks James W. 14 M 1-16 3346 Cherokees by Blood 1 16289 337 Parks Jeff T. 40 M 1-16 6805 Cherokees by Blood 1 8619 291 Parks Jennie 2 F 1-8 3539 Cherokees by Blood 1 9705 298 Parks John 21 M 1-32 4018 Cherokees by Blood 1 113 470 Parks John 43 M Full 108 Delaware Cherokees by Blood 1 88 471 Parks John 48 M 4018 Cherokees by Intermarriage 1 22003 372 Parks John C. 29 M 1-8 9791 Cherokees by Blood 1 13025 318 Parks John R.B. 19 M 1-16 5441 Cherokees by Blood 1 13607 321 Parks Johnny C. 5 M 1-64 5666 Cherokees by Blood 1 23960 383 Parks Johnson C. 51 M 1-8 3346 Cherokees by Blood 1 21908 371 Parks Joseph 45 M 1-32 9750 Cherokees by Blood 1 9861 561 Parks Julius 6 M 1-16 3815 Creeks by Blood 1 654 476 Parks Laura 33 F 238 Cherokee Freedmen 1 10528 303 Parks Lewis 1 M 1-16 4401 Cherokees by Blood 1 13603 321 Parks Lou A. 15 F 1-64 5666 Cherokees by Blood 1 23965 383 Parks Lula A. 8 F 1-16 3346 Cherokees by Blood 1 13326 320 Parks Maggie M. 34 F 1-8 5549 Cherokees by Blood 1 9805 561 Parks Margaret Atkins 28 F 1-8 3781 Creeks by Blood 1 9704 298 Parks Margaret J. 46 F 1-16 4018 Cherokees by Blood 1 1508 447 Parks Margarette 1 F 1-16 1865 Minor Cherokees by Blood 1 26589 399 Parks Martha S. 2 F 1-8 4244 Cherokees by Blood 1 957 444 Parks Mary Jane 3 F 1-8 949 Minor Cherokees by Blood 1 9081 294 Parks Melvin C. 23 M 1-16 3750 Cherokees by Blood 1 16293 338 Parks Mildred J. 4 F 1-16 6805 Cherokees by Blood 1 13026 318 Parks Milton B. 12 M 1-16 5441 Cherokees by Blood 1 23964 383 Parks Missouri 12 F 1-16 3346 Cherokees by Blood 1 3747 233 Parks Monteville 10 M 927 Chickasaw Freedmen 1 567 441 Parks Myrtle C. 2 F 1-8 354 Minor Cherokees by Blood 1 31302 428 Parks Oliver R. 5 M Full 10543 Cherokees by Blood 1 9706 298 Parks Ora A. 17 F 1-32 4018 Cherokees by Blood 1 9707 298 Parks Owen B. 11 M 1-32 4018 Cherokees by Blood 1 13234 319 Parks Richard B. 38 M 1-8 5512 Cherokees by Blood 1 13606 321 Parks Richard H. 9 M 1-64 5666 Cherokees by Blood 1 13023 318 Parks Robert C. 21 M 1-8 5441 Cherokees by Blood 1 13024 318 Parks Robert C. Jr. 21 M 1-16 5441 Cherokees by Blood 1 32533 435 Parks Rosa 32 F Full 10518 Cherokees by Blood 1 13604 321 Parks Rosa E. 13 F 1-64 5666 Cherokees by Blood 1 293 573 Parks Rosetta 1 F 1-16 325 Minor Creeks by Blood 1 1507 447 Parks Ruby Lee 2 F 1-16 1865 Minor Cherokees by Blood 1 1087 445 Parks Ruth 3 F Full 1049 Minor Cherokees by Blood 1 16292 337 Parks Ruth A. 7 F 1-16 6805 Cherokees by Blood 1 13330 320 Parks Ruth E. 25 F 1-8 5551 Cherokees by Blood 1 8616 291 Parks Samuel F. 31 M 1-8 3539 Cherokees by Blood 1 13602 321 Parks Sterling P. 41 M 1-32 5666 Cherokees by Blood 1 13608 321 Parks Susie 3 F 1-64 5666 Cherokees by Blood 1 13630 321 Parks Thaddeous T. 23 M 1-8 5673 Cherokees by Blood 1 3661 461 Parks Wahlelle T. 1 F 1-16 2972 Minor Cherokees by Blood

What's the background on this Ephrim Parks b 1838 in Hardeman Co. Tn? I have an Ambrose Parks b 1829 in TN or Nc,, Married Nancy M Smith b 1831 in Franklin Co. Tn. Ambrose joined Co C 11 Cavalry in IL and raised him family in Gallatin Co. Il and died there. Supposedly there are Thomases and/or Samuels involved somewhere in his line Ambrose gave his home address as Bolivar (er). Tn. Two other Parkses joined with him, a John F. and William H. Did they have anything to do with Ephrim? They must have been relatives somehow. Jean Parks

Deana, Just to clarify, did you mean Williamson Co., IL, or Williamson Co., TN? Ken

Ken and Jerry, the Parks lines you are both interested sound somewhat familiar to me. I am looking for a James M. Parks b. abt. 1765 in Ireland d. aft. 1850 in Williamson Co., IL. The 1850 Census shows James living with his son Hugh and his family. Children of James M.(madison) Parks are Hugh b. abt 1796 in SC d.1877 Williamson Co., IL m. 1815 to Elizabeth Corder. Samuel b. abt 1798 in SC m. Mary Long children Ephrim Parks b. 1838 in Hardeman Co., TN d. 1-26-1914 Eaton, TN m. Amanda Lemons Thomas Parks b. abt. 1812 in TN m. Elander UNKNOWN Thomas and Elander had 6 children. If any of this sounds familiar, please let me know. Sincerley, Deana ----- Original Message ----- From: Ken Parks <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [PARKS] James P. Parks > Jerry, > I will certainly keep you and your line in mind as I dig into my early > Parks line. James and William are both names in my family, not uncommon > names, granted, but names that don't appear in some other TN Parks lines > I'm looking at. > > Looks like William R. Parks lived the longest of his siblings. Don't > know about TX records, but if he died as late as 1910 or later, his > death certificate may be available and might give his parents' names and > state of birth. Worth a shot anyway, and any little clue helps. > > If all of James P. Parks's children were born in TX, then he would have > moved from TN before 1832. Do you know if William R. Parks was the first > born? > > Many of the 1820 TN census records were destroyed in a fire, so no 1820 > records are available for Roane & Monroe Cos., where my folks were. The > only James Parks I see in the remaining 1820 census records is: > James Parks Williamson Co. TN 100100-00100 > Williamson Co. is just SW of Nashville > This James had one son under 16-James was between 16-26, wife was 16-26. > He would be about your James P.'s age, but the son would have been born > before 1820. > > The Parks family I'm looking at in Roane Co. 1830 census is this: > Parks, Jacob 00101-201010001 > Parks, James 00001-0001 > Parks, William 02101001-00222001 > > There were four other Parks households in Roane Co. then, but these > three lived near each other and south of the TN River, where most of my > family was. The others may well be related, but these almost certainly > are, and are probably William the father and sons Jacob and James. My > connection to them is still unclear, but my suspicion is that my ggg > grandfather, Henry Parks may be listed with his family under William's > household. Henry died in 1838 and his widow remarried, but Jacob Parks > lived nearby-two households away in the 1850 Monroe Co. census. I lose > track of James after the 1830 census, however, so there is a > possiblility that he could be your James who moved to TX. Pretty sketchy > right now, but I've been at this only about a year now, and it's taken > me most of that to get back this far. > > As I said, I'll definitely keep you in mind and hope you'll do the > same.--Ken > >

Robert PARK left Ireland before 1796-1874. He was in PA, but don't know where, until 1803, at which time he moved to Brooke Co., WV. He married Margaret, 1775 - 1839 surname might be ERWIN OR IRWIN. They had the following children, but I know there are more: William 1808-1861,Brooke Co., WV>Jackson Co. m. Jane ADAMS John 1810-1821 Robert 1817 -1872, m. Isabell KIRK Julia A.E. m: Zadock THORNE Does anyone have more info on this family? Thanks, N. Harding

Mitzi, Do you have any dates on this line?? I have a Josephine Parks, but need more info to verify. Deana ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [PARKS] Parks Family Reunion > I am looking for a Charles Parks whom married Mattie, Charles mother was > Josephine Parks. Josephine's father was Luther Parks, Luther died in Tillery, > N.C. I have more information, if you think this is your Charles. > Unfortunately I have very little information on Charles. > Mitzi > >

Deana, I have Josephine Johnson b. March 9, 1861 in Tillery, N.C. and d. September 12, 1946. She married Edward Parks he died abt. 1929 in Tillery, N.C. Josephine and Edward had 8 children. Lenora Parks Bland Beadie Parks Johnnson Durham Parks Luther Parks James Edwin Parks Elizabeth Parks Dickens Katy Etta Parks (supposed to have died at age 12) Ethel Mae Parks Bryant (my grandmother) I can confirm 6 of the childrens birth dates if you need that information. Also have the name of spouses. Durham had a child Josephine Parks. This Josephine had a son Charles Parks Luther also had a child Josephine Parks. If you have anything please let me know Mitzi

i have been reading the postings to this list for a couple of months and at the same time have started to look at my own line on my fathers side. It seems the vast majority of postings are u.s.a. based (probably something to do with the population) It could be that there is a link somewhere if i manage to get back a few generations my grandfather was Robert Andrew Park b:21.07.1886 d:05.05.1948 m:Elsie Elizabeth Caroline Best b:06.04.1888 d:01.09.1969 His brothers; Charles Thomas Park b: ?.?.1878 hobart,tasmania d:16.02.1913 m:Mabel Best b:18.08.1880 d:30.01.1914 Henry Semple Park b: ?.?.1884 m:Emily Best b:19.07.1886 d:06.07.1983 William Park Richard Park George Park His sister; Nellie Park m:Joe Jarvis It was either a very small town or the Best girls where a bit special! it seems that all the above came from tasmania and my grandfather and some if not all moved to western australia. I know that the tasmanian government holds indexes to births/deaths/marriages and this would be my next step to finding further information just maybe, someone out there may have some info that is relevant Other lines in my tree have been researched and published. One goes back to John & Mary Small (first fleeters) 'The Small Family In Australia 1788-1988' pub. by John & Mary Small Descendants Association ISBN no: 0 7316 1814 9 needless to say it is rather a large book, i counted over 1300 different surnames up to the letter H before i gave up Another line goes back to Lewis Wiseman who moved from Scotland to Australia in 1852. This tree is published in; 'Cousins and Others' pub. by Norma J.Parker ISBN No: 0 6646 26659 4 There is some data on the Wiseman line back to 1655 and i believe the author has historical notes back to 1200/1300 a.d. This may be of use to someone out there may the list keep growing ! Neville Park

Ken, According to my information, William R. Parks was the first born. A couple years ago, someone on the net told me this Parks line may have moved to TX for awhile, back to TN then back to TX. Maybe someone else will provide a clue. Jerry -----Original Message----- From: Ken Parks [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 7:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PARKS] James P. Parks Jerry, I will certainly keep you and your line in mind as I dig into my early Parks line. James and William are both names in my family, not uncommon names, granted, but names that don't appear in some other TN Parks lines I'm looking at. Looks like William R. Parks lived the longest of his siblings. Don't know about TX records, but if he died as late as 1910 or later, his death certificate may be available and might give his parents' names and state of birth. Worth a shot anyway, and any little clue helps. If all of James P. Parks's children were born in TX, then he would have moved from TN before 1832. Do you know if William R. Parks was the first born? Many of the 1820 TN census records were destroyed in a fire, so no 1820 records are available for Roane & Monroe Cos., where my folks were. The only James Parks I see in the remaining 1820 census records is: James Parks Williamson Co. TN 100100-00100 Williamson Co. is just SW of Nashville This James had one son under 16-James was between 16-26, wife was 16-26. He would be about your James P.'s age, but the son would have been born before 1820. The Parks family I'm looking at in Roane Co. 1830 census is this: Parks, Jacob 00101-201010001 Parks, James 00001-0001 Parks, William 02101001-00222001 There were four other Parks households in Roane Co. then, but these three lived near each other and south of the TN River, where most of my family was. The others may well be related, but these almost certainly are, and are probably William the father and sons Jacob and James. My connection to them is still unclear, but my suspicion is that my ggg grandfather, Henry Parks may be listed with his family under William's household. Henry died in 1838 and his widow remarried, but Jacob Parks lived nearby-two households away in the 1850 Monroe Co. census. I lose track of James after the 1830 census, however, so there is a possiblility that he could be your James who moved to TX. Pretty sketchy right now, but I've been at this only about a year now, and it's taken me most of that to get back this far. As I said, I'll definitely keep you in mind and hope you'll do the same.--Ken

Jerry, I will certainly keep you and your line in mind as I dig into my early Parks line. James and William are both names in my family, not uncommon names, granted, but names that don't appear in some other TN Parks lines I'm looking at. Looks like William R. Parks lived the longest of his siblings. Don't know about TX records, but if he died as late as 1910 or later, his death certificate may be available and might give his parents' names and state of birth. Worth a shot anyway, and any little clue helps. If all of James P. Parks's children were born in TX, then he would have moved from TN before 1832. Do you know if William R. Parks was the first born? Many of the 1820 TN census records were destroyed in a fire, so no 1820 records are available for Roane & Monroe Cos., where my folks were. The only James Parks I see in the remaining 1820 census records is: James Parks Williamson Co. TN 100100-00100 Williamson Co. is just SW of Nashville This James had one son under 16-James was between 16-26, wife was 16-26. He would be about your James P.'s age, but the son would have been born before 1820. The Parks family I'm looking at in Roane Co. 1830 census is this: Parks, Jacob 00101-201010001 Parks, James 00001-0001 Parks, William 02101001-00222001 There were four other Parks households in Roane Co. then, but these three lived near each other and south of the TN River, where most of my family was. The others may well be related, but these almost certainly are, and are probably William the father and sons Jacob and James. My connection to them is still unclear, but my suspicion is that my ggg grandfather, Henry Parks may be listed with his family under William's household. Henry died in 1838 and his widow remarried, but Jacob Parks lived nearby-two households away in the 1850 Monroe Co. census. I lose track of James after the 1830 census, however, so there is a possiblility that he could be your James who moved to TX. Pretty sketchy right now, but I've been at this only about a year now, and it's taken me most of that to get back this far. As I said, I'll definitely keep you in mind and hope you'll do the same.--Ken

Ken I have no other information on James P. In fact, I have hit the "brick wall" and can find nothing on that line. I do know at some point they moved to Gonzales County Texas and I think James D. Parks and probably some or all of his siblings as well may have been born in Gonzales County but haven't been able to prove it yet. Please keep me on your mailing list if you run across anything interesting. Thanks Jerry -----Original Message----- From: Ken Parks [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 5:12 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PARKS] James P. Parks Jerry-- Do you know where in TN your James P. Parks was from? I am researching my Parks anscestors in Roane & Monroe Cos. in TN in early 1800's--would be interested to know more about James P. Parks. Do you know his father's name? Thanks--Ken Parks

Jerry-- Do you know where in TN your James P. Parks was from? I am researching my Parks anscestors in Roane & Monroe Cos. in TN in early 1800's--would be interested to know more about James P. Parks. Do you know his father's name? Thanks--Ken Parks

Toni Christopher Parks was my great grandfather. I have tried to e-mail you but don't have right address for you or it didn't go through, it come back to me. You can e-mail me at [email protected] . Marilyn

I am seeking information about a James and Polly Parks family which lived in Kentucky (Bourbon County?) in the late 1700's. Daughter Elizabeth (b. 1763?) married Thomas Gibson. There was also a son named James. Supposedly the family came from Maryland. Thanks!

I am looking for any information on the following: James P. Parks born 27 Oct 1800 (probably TN) died 8 Feb 1883 Married Mary M. Caldwell -born 9 Dec 1809 -died 8 Mar 1884 Children: William R. Parks born 6 Jan 1832- died after 1900 Spouse Harriet M. Parks James D. Parks -b. 1 Sep 1834 -d. Oct 1888- Gonzales Co. TX Spouse Sarah A. Foster -married 8 Feb 1856 Darah E. Parks b. 4 Apr 1839 - d. 5 may 1890 Carlson B. Parks b. 24 Oct 1849 - d. 21 Aug 1883 Mary A. Parks b. 22 Jun 1859 - d. 31 Jul 1878 This family migrated from TN to Gonzales Co. Texas and I do have the children with dates for James D. Parks if anyone is interested. Jerry Parks [email protected]

Steve, Judy, Carolyn and list- Here's what I have on the Parks in Beaver County...I do suspect they all tie in together somehow, I just haven't been able to sort them out. Robert PARKS Beaver Cty Will, written 19 May 1803, probated 25 August 1813 mentions his brother SAMUEL PARKS, son-in-law William HARSHE, md to daughter MARY, mentions William Harshe's children, Robert, Mary and William and John. Mentions his own sons David and John. Mentions his wife, but does not give her name. William Harshe is also listed as executor. 1801- Allegheny County, deed between William Harshe and his wife Mary, to Thomas Parks of Allegheny. Land owned by Mathias Hooks in 1795. September 1796, court appoint Robert Vance to be guardian of James, son of John, late of Moon Twp, decd, during his minority. Sept 1803, James Boyd, a minor over 14, petitions for Robert Vance to be his guardian. I believe this James marries Mary 'Polly' Boyd, who is living with children of James Parks in 1860. June 26, 1824, on peition of James Park et al, heirs of John Park, decd., who died March 19, 1809, leaving a widow Mary (since decd.) and six children, to wit: Clara, wife of Charles L. Armstrong, James; Margaret; Jane; Robert; and John (a minor and ward of Neville B. Craig); and seized of seven outlots in the Reserve Tract now in Ross Twp. 1820 Greene, Beaver, PA census- lists Thomas Parks, nearby neighbors are Thomas Harshe and William Harshe. Thomas is listed with one male, 70-80, and one male 30-40, one female 30-40. 1830 Hanover, Beaver, PA census- lists Thomas Parks one male, 40-50, one male 20-30 (I suspect this to be James Park) one male child between 10-15, and one male child btwn 5 and 10. There is one female between 20-30, one female between 10-15, and one female under 5. 1840 Green, Beaver, PA census James Park listed, nearby neighbors are James Boid, William Harshe. 1850 Hanover, Beaver, PA lists James and Sarah Parks, age 51, with children Mary,16, Margaret, 14, William 12, and Thomas 9. A 71 year old John Mathews is also living with them. 70 year old James Boyd and 60 year old Mary Boyd are living in Greene, Beaver, PA. 1847, Hanover, Beaver, PA deed of James and Sarah Park to John Swaney. 1845 Green, Beaver, PA deed of Thomas and Isabella Swaney to James Park. 5 April 1796- deed of sale from Mathias Hook, Moon, Allegheny, PA to Thomas Parks of Washington Cty, land in Mill Creek. Mentions land being near William Harsh Spring 1814 company payroll, Thomas Parks Capt. Robert Imbrie Co 1, Battln 26 A remark on the payroll says that this payroll embraces 9 days on march home, being a distance of 135 miles. 1850 Hanover, Beaver, PA- lists 33 year old James Harshe, wife Charlotte son John, also 70 year old John Harshee, wife Mary with Robert, age 25, Jane,22, and Lavina, 19. A 37 year old Malinda Parks is living with the family of Bazel Swearingen (age 68), wife Sarah (69). Also in this household is an 8 year old Sarah Harshee and a six year old Elizabeth Harshe. The 1863 will of Mary Boyd mentions her niece Margaret Park, and her nephew William Park. This will, from Greene, Beaver, PA was probated 5 October 1865. In the 1860 census, Margaret, William and Mary, children of James and Sarah Parks, are living with Polly Boyd age 70. I am sure this is Mary Boyd. The William Park mentioned is my direct line. He was born 8 May, 1837 in Hookstown, Beaver, PA and served in the Civil War. His brother, Thomas, also served in the Civil War. 6 April 1830, deed of Thomas Park to James Park for the sum of one dollar, Beaver, PA (some of the same land as listed in above deeds) Thomas wife, Mary signs deed. 1845 will of William Harshe has James Park as a witness. William harshe was born 1768. His wife Mary Park, born 1775, died 26 June 1849, buried in Mill Creek, PA 1845 deed Thomas and Isabella Swaney of Green, Beaver PA to James Parks of Greene. 1847 deed between James and Sarah Parks of Hanover, Beaver, PA to John Swaney. Tax lists of 1830's show Thomas and James Parks in Greene, Beaver PA. Thanks for any help- Lynn

My sister sent me this and perhaps it will be of some help to someone with the Park family. Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: Lola Mann <[email protected]> To: Pamela Cook <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 28, 2000 1:57 PM Subject: Re: Park Family > On CD # 450 (Family Tree Maker's Family Archives) "County and Family > Histories: Ohio, 1780-1970 Page 843,in a biography of ROBERT LOWE in > LaFayette Township I found the following: > > (Listing Lowe children) Robert was married, May 2, 1866 to Mary Parks, who > was born Dec 15, 1847, in Homer Township, daughter of Joseph and Hannah > (Kelly) Parks. He was a son of David Parks. Her father's name was Ezra > Kelly. Both families were natives of New York State." > > Page 875/876 Harrisville Township. > > ROBERT PARK, farmer; P. O. Lodi; was born July 6, 1808, in Beaver Co., Penn. > His parents were David and Margaret (Patterson) Park, who were of Irish and > English descent. John was a lad of 13 years when his parents came to this > State, first stopping in Chester Township, Wayne Co., about two years, then > moved to Congress Township. Robert left home before he was of age. His > father was a cripple, and had bought land, and was unable to pay for it, > which debt Robert took upon himself to liquidate. Robert first went to work > on the Ohio Canal, where he worked until the same was completed, and rode > into Cleveland on the first boat. He then went to Pennsylvania and worked > on the canal running from Pittsburgh to Johnstown; remaining here until it > was completed, he returned home and paid off his father's indebtedness. He > then went to Homer Township, where he purchased 237 acres of land, at > $1.37-l/2 per acre, giving his horse saddle and bridle in payment, and the > balance to stand in yearly payments of $100 each. At this time there was > but one other house in the township. Shortly after, he purchased 200 acres > more, at $2 per acre. Building him a cabin on his first purchase, he kept > bachelor's hall for a time, which, becoming severely monotonous, he wooed > and won the hand of Jane Machan. Their nuptials were duly celebrated Oct. > 238, 1835. She was a native of Beaver Co., Penn,.; she was a daughter of > Robert and Hester (Carlin) Machan. After his marriage, he located in this > township, where he now resides, where he had purchased 240 acres; but a > small portion of the same was cleared. Of ten children born unto him, but > four are living, viz., David, Robert (in this township), Joseph (in Wayne > Co.,) and Matilda ( or Mrs. E. J. Moore of Michigan). Mr. Park, in his > young days was an officer in the Light-horse Cavalry. His father served in > the war of 1812; died in 1848, aged 62. When Mr. Park first came to Wayne > Co., it was fifteen miles to Ashland from his father's house, but one house > between the two places, and that course was only traced by blazed trees. He > has always been a loyal and true Democrat, and whose faith has ever been > that a change in the administration is yet to occur. He cast his first vote > for Jackson, and yet expects to lie to see a Democratic executive officer in > the White House. Twelve years ago, he was stricken with the Palsey, and is > now, in a great degree, helpless, but his mind is yet active, and he is a > great reader, and a liberal patron of the public journals. > > These excerpts are from "History of Medina County and Ohio, Baskin & Battey, > Historical Publishers 1881. > > Marriage Index: Ohio 1789-1850 shows marriage of Joseph Park and Hannah > Kelley, Dec 24, 1835, Lorain Co. > LDS Reel #s 0447523 & 0447525 show more information. (When I looked at > reels for my ancestors, I found the Affidavit for Marriage License and > registration of Marriage in County Clerk's office--Sometimes the Affidavit > shows parents name.) > > Hope this may give you some good leads. > > Lola > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Pamela Cook <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected] > > Sent: Friday, January 28, 2000 5:02 AM > Subject: Park Family > > > > Lola, > > > > I believe my great great grandparents resided in Medina County....I do > > know from a death certificate that my great grandfather (their son) was > > born in Ohio. > > > > Would you please see if you can locate a Joseph Park who married Hannah > > (Kelly) and lived in Ohio. My direct descendant from them would be > > George Park who was born 4-22-1841, > > > > e mail [email protected] > > > > Thanks. > > > > Pamela Park Cook > > > >

Hello All,I am looking for info or descendents of the following people; Samuel Parks of Ypsilanti (sp) Michigan,Cain Parks of Hensley,Henderson Parks of Tennesse,Emily Parks Walters,Maryland,Arkie Parks Newman,Michigan, and Orpa Parks Daniels, of Matewan,W.V..All the above would have been born after 1890 and were siblings.Thanks,Bobbie Lee p.s. any of the Kentucky researchers know what "The Improved Order Of Red Men"was?