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Frank Blakely Parker 1928–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Dec 1928

Birth Location: Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 5 February 1983

Death Location: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Sam Parker

Mother: Dora Gibson

Spouse(s): Betty Ledford

Children(s): Jerry Parker

In 1928, Frank Blakely Parker entered the world in Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA, born to Sam Parker And Dora Etta Gibson. In 1930, Frank Blakely Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA. In 1935, Frank Blakely Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina. Frank Blakely Parker married Betty Juanita Ledford, and had children including Frances Parker, Jerry Daniel Parker, Jill Parker. Frank Blakely Parker passed away in 1983 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Frank Blakely Parker entered the world in Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA, born to Sam Parker And Dora Etta Gibson.
  • In 1930, Frank Blakely Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Frank Blakely Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina.
  • Frank Blakely Parker married Betty Juanita Ledford, and had children including Frances Parker, Jerry Daniel Parker, Jill Parker.
  • Frank Blakely Parker passed away in 1983 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Frank Parker's Ancestors

Self
Frank Parker
1928–1983
Birth Place: Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Sam Parker
1877–1959
South Carolina, United States
Dora (Etta) Gibson
1886–1974
Haywood, North Carolina
Grandparents
James Parker
1840–1921
South Carolina
Martha Medley
1847–1935
Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Parker
1812–
Sarah Mathis
1809–1878
Berry Medlin
1821–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Frank Parker's Descendants

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Frank (Blakely) Parker (9 Dec 1928–5 February 1983) m. Betty (Juanita) Ledford (22 May 1933–13 October 2000)
  1. 1. Jerry (Daniel) Parker 1950–1989

Frank Parker's Timeline

6 Records

1928
9 Dec 1928
Birth of Frank Blakely Parker in Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Frank Blakely Parker resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
Frank Blakely Parker resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 12
Frank Blakely Parker resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States
1950
1950
Age 22
Frank Blakely Parker resided here in White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1983
5 February 1983
Age 55
Death of Frank Blakely Parker in Cherokee, Gaffney, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Gaffney, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1928
    Event Place: Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3797; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11-6
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 2191; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 267.0; FHL microfilm: 2341925
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 2191; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 267.0; FHL microfilm: 2341925

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3797; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11-6

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3797; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11-6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 February 1983
    Event Place: Cherokee, Gaffney, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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