Who was James Parker?

James Parker (1858–1875) was born in Wapello County, Iowa, USA and died in Wapello County, Iowa, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James O. Parker 1858–1875

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

Born 15 Sep 1858 · Wapello County, Iowa, USA

Died 19 Dec 1875 · Wapello County, Iowa, USA

Father William F Parker Dr

Mother Martha Ann Evans

Siblings Bertha Mable Parker, Charila Charley Cornelius Parker, Early Spring Parker, Harriet Marie Parker, Jeniatta Parker, John Franklin Parker, Lee E Parker, Mary Roxana Parker Thompson, Myonia Parker, Sabina Martha Parker, Sarah Catilla Parker, William L Parker

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Immediate Family

Parents

William F Parker Dr

Martha Ann Evans

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Biography

James O. Parker was born in 1858 in Wapello County, Iowa, USA, the child of william f parker dr and martha ann evans. James O. Parker passed away in 1875 in Wapello County, Iowa, USA.

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Birth of James O. Parker in Wapello County, Iowa, USA

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1875

Death of James O. Parker in Wapello County, Iowa, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Parker

This ancestor line traces from Minster, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1538) to Wapello County, Iowa, USA (1858) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Parker (1858–1875) was born in Wapello County, Iowa, USA and died in Wapello County, Iowa, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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