Who was Francis Parker?

Francis Parker (1569–1685) was born in of Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Francis Parker 1569–1685

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 12 Mar 1569 · of Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Died 12 AUG 1685 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father William Thomas Parker

Mother Ann Ashton

Spouse Anne Parker (1561–1615)

Children Julia Elizabeth Parker Cherokee Or Powhatan

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Thomas Parker

Ann Ashton

Spouse(s)

Anne Parker

Children

Julia Elizabeth Parker Cherokee Or Powhatan

Biography

In 1569, Francis Parker entered the world in of Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England, born to william thomas parker and ann ashton. Francis Parker married anne hewett parker, and had children including julia elizabeth parker cherokee or powhatan. Francis Parker passed away in 1685 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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1569

Birth of Francis Parker in of Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England

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1685

Death of Francis Parker in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Parker

This ancestor line traces from Kilmarsh, Derbyshire, England (1530) to of Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England (1569) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Francis Parker (1569–1685) was born in of Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Francis in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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