Who was Idella Parker?

Idella Parker (1865–1935) was born in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina and died in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Idella Parker 1865–1935

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Mar 1865 · Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina

Died 13 Nov 1935 · Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas

Father Bryant Sumner Parker

Mother Zilphia Sarah Sallie King

Spouse George Washington Grimes

Children Viola Grimes

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Immediate Family

Parents

Bryant Sumner Parker

Zilphia Sarah Sallie King

Spouse(s)

George Washington Grimes

Children

Viola Grimes

Biography

Idella Parker was born in 1865 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, the child of bryant sumner parker and zilphia sarah sallie king. Idella Parker married george washington grimes, and had children including viola grimes. Idella Parker passed away in 1935 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas.

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1865

Birth of Idella Parker in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina

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1935

Death of Idella Parker in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Idella Parker

This ancestor line traces from Smithville, North Carolina (1826) to Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina (1865) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Idella Parker (1865–1935) was born in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina and died in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Idella 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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