Who was Joseph Parker?

Joseph Parker (1845–1912) was born in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA and died in Logan, Cache, Utah, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Hyrum Parker 1845–1912

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 Feb 1845 · Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA

Died 27 Oct 1912 · Logan, Cache, Utah, USA

Father Henry Miller Parker

Mother Nancy Wood Riley Parker M

Siblings Heber Thomas Riley Parker, Henry Abraham Riley Twin Parker, Nancy Ann Parker, Ruth Elizabeth Parker, Sarah Jane Riley Parker, Violate Ellen Parker, Willard Richard Riley Parker

Records

Utah Pioneers and Prominent Men

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Miller Parker

Nancy Wood Riley Parker M

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1845, Joseph Hyrum Parker entered the world in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA, born to henry miller parker and nancy wood riley parker m. Joseph Hyrum Parker passed away in 1912 in Logan, Cache, Utah, USA.

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Record Utah Pioneers and Prominent Men

Life Timeline

1845

Birth of Joseph Hyrum Parker in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA

Birth

1912

Death of Joseph Hyrum Parker in Logan, Cache, Utah, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Parker

This ancestor line traces from Entwisle Hall, Lancashire, England (1550) to Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA (1845) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Parker (1845–1912) was born in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA and died in Logan, Cache, Utah, 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 Joseph 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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