William Thomas Parker was born in York County, North Carolina in the year of 1796. He died in Shelby County, Texas Oct. 28 1886. He was laid to rest on the home place. Just where that is I do not know. He married Elizabeth Reed of York County, N.C. December 1818. They had (3) children. Names I will give later if you want.In the year of 1845 he married Nancy Barton Fisher widow of William Smith. As far as I know they had no children. William Thomas and Nancy had (6) children. Will name them at a later time if you need them. She passed away Abt. 1880 in Shelby County, Texas. At the age of 90 he married a Drecella J Wiggans. They lived together for 10 months before he passed away., I just hope that it is not in the geans for I am 67 years old and older than dirt. I do hope that has helped you. I will give you the rest if it will help you. Happy Trails Don H. Finley ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 29, 1999 10:45 PM Subject: Looking for Hoopers & Mays > I am researching my family lineage in Shelby and Panola Counties and could > really use your help. My line includes Hoopers (Richard & Isabella, and their > sons John Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, to name a few) as well as > Cockrells, May and Parker. > > In particular, I am trying to gather information on the following: Thomas > Parker (served in Major Truitts company and was the second husband of Nancy > Richerson Smith) and Linnie May Ryesinger (I have also see her listed as > Lillie). Any help is greatly appreciated! > >