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Ira Clarkston Parker 1841–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1841

Birth Location: Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA

Death Date: Dec 23, 1925

Death Location: Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA

Father: William Parker

Mother: Mary Parker

Spouse(s): Louisa Knowland

Children(s): Altus Parker, Elma Parker, Bain Parker, Shirley Parker, Leon Parker

The story of Ira Clarkston Parker began in 1841 in Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA. In 1850, Ira Clarkston Parker resided in Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, USA. In 1851, Ira Clarkston Parker resided in Bartholomew, Indiana. Ira Clarkston Parker married Louisa A Knowland, and had children including Altus Harding Parker, Bain William Parker, Elma Parker, Leon Parker, Shirley Parker. Ira Clarkston Parker passed away in 1925 in Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ira Clarkston Parker began in 1841 in Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1850, Ira Clarkston Parker resided in Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1851, Ira Clarkston Parker resided in Bartholomew, Indiana.
  • Ira Clarkston Parker married Louisa A Knowland, and had children including Altus Harding Parker, Bain William Parker, Elma Parker, Leon Parker, Shirley Parker.
  • Ira Clarkston Parker passed away in 1925 in Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Parker
1815–1890
Birth Location: Driftwood, Jackson, Indiana, United States
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Mary Parker
1820–1896
Birth Location: Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America
MP

Spouses(s)

Louisa Knowland
1849–1933
Birth Location: Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
LK

Children(s)

Altus Parker
1875–1948
Birth Location: Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
AP
Elma Parker
1870–1949
Birth Location: Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
EP
Bain Parker
1873–1962
Birth Location: Jackson, Indiana, USA
BP
Shirley Parker
1890–1953
Birth Location: Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
SP
Leon Parker
1871–1871
Birth Location: Azalia, Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States of America
LP

Ira Parker's Ancestors

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Ira Parker
1841–1925
Birth Place: Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Parents
William Alpheus Parker
1815–1890
Driftwood, Jackson, Indiana, United States
Mary Parker
1820–1896
Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Phineas Parker
1790–1840
Contentnea, Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Zilpha Coleman
1790–1846
Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Thomas (Parker) 1
1778–1846
Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
Ann Peele
1778–1823
Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Parker
1764–1851
Elizabeth Albertson
1763–1843
Elijah Coleman
1757–1795
Honor
1755–1830
Elisha Parker
1730–1804
Elizabeth Peele
1736–1804
Isaac Peelle
1733–1807
Tabitha Dunigan
1755–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Parker
1730–1804
Elizabeth Peele
1736–1804
William Albertson
1724–1784
Sarah Pritchard
1723–1794
Peter Parker
1700–1785
Mary Wallace
1700–1810
Robert Peelle
1702–1782
Elizabeth Edgerton
1712–1749

Ira Parker's Descendants

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Ira (Clarkston) Parker (25 Mar 1841–Dec 23, 1925) m. Louisa (A.) Knowland (1 Jun 1849–25 September 1933)
  1. 1. Altus (Harding) Parker 1875–1948 m. Nanine ("Nancy" Harriet) Doup 1891–1978 m. Norma Piercefield 1884–1944
    1. 1. Harriet (Julia) Parker 1922–2012 m. John (Kirkpatrick) McNeal 1922–1976
    2. 2. Carol (Elizabeth) Parker 1929–2024 m. John (Edgar) Ahlbrand 1927–2020
    3. 3. Margaret (Cleoan) Parker 1905–1984 m. Marvin (A. Peak) Sr 1906–1967
      1. 1. Thomas (Parker) Peak 1927–1970 m. Helen (S) Lotze 1931–2009
        1. 1. Gerald (T.) Peak 1949–1985
      2. 2. James (Barringer) Peak 1929–1985
      3. 3. Robert (J) Peak 1930–2008
      4. 4. Donald (William) Peak 1933–2007
      5. 5. Nanine (Adele) Peak 1937–2021 m. Charles (Ray) Young 1941–1999
    4. 4. Irene (Elma) Parker 1903–1979 m. Bernard (William Gratzer) II 1894–1975
      1. 1. Bernard (William Gratzer) III 1938– m. Valerie (Lavonne) Anderson 1937–
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Anne "Betty") Gratzer 1936–1990
      3. 3. Norma (Jean) Gratzer 1932–2005 m. Dieter (Warren) Nieling 1926–
      4. 4. Robert (P.) Gratzer 1934–2007
  2. 2. Elma Parker 1870–1949 m. Edgar (F.) Williams 1866–1940
    1. 1. Benjamin (Clifford) Williams 1889–1954 m. Bess (M) Cisco 1892–
    2. 2. Neva (Louise) Williams 1906–1960 m. Lewis (Earl) Hosea 1903–1973
      1. 1. Richard (Earl) Hosea 1936–2005
      2. 2. Mary (Lee) Hosea 1930–2009
    3. 3. Katherine (Elma) Williams 1908–2001
    4. 4. Edith Williams 1896–1969 m. Roscoe (Clarence) Baker 1891–1962
      1. 1. Robert (Earl) Baker 1923–1995
    5. 5. Ruth (Marie) Williams 1892–1983 m. Shirley (John) Willcox 1892–1967
      1. 1. Jean (Marie) Willcox 1928–2008 m. Kenneth (Ellis) Westerfield 1926– m. Kenneth (Ellis) Westerfield 1926–1995
    6. 6. Buzzie Williams 1890–
    7. 7. Helen (E.) Williams 1904–1980 m. Walter (E.) Gibson 1906–
      1. 1. Infant (Stillborn Girl) Gibson –1934
    8. 8. Leon (A.) Williams 1889– m. Ruth Bawell 1892–
      1. 1. Winona Williams 1917–1999
  3. 3. Bain (William) Parker 1873–1962 m. Edith (Angie) Mikesell 1871–1956
    1. 1. Fay (Forst) Parker 1898–1993 m. John (Phillip Hagel) Jr. 1895–1960
      1. 1. Jack (Bain) Hagel 1923–1948 m. Sue (Ann) Schild 1923–2011
      2. 2. Robert (Dale) Hagel 1925–2011 m. Patricia (Ruth) Staver 1931–2017
      3. 3. Thomas (Lynn) Hagel 1927–2011 m. Carolyn Day 1926–1998
      4. 4. Phyllis (Alta) Hagel 1929–2008 m. Gene (L.) Hudson 1929–1994
    2. 2. Earl (Clarkston) Parker 1902–1983 m. Mary (Florence) Wiethoff 1905–2008
      1. 1. Robert Parker 1931–2013
    3. 3. Robert (Franklin) Parker 1908–1994
  4. 4. Shirley Parker 1890–1953 m. Ida West 1902– m. Mary Smith 1884–1931
    1. 1. Bain (W.) Parker 1919–2004 m. Beulah (Katherine) Hanner 1921–1978
      1. 1. William (Larry) Parker 1939–2017 m. Ruth (L.) Fleetwood 1912–1997
  5. 5. Leon Parker 1871–1871

Ira Parker's Timeline

18 Records

1841
25 Mar 1841
Birth of Ira Clarkston Parker in Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 9
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, USA
Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, USA
1851
2 Aug 1851
Age 10
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Bartholomew, Indiana
Bartholomew, Indiana
1852
24 Oct 1852
Age 11
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Bartholomew, Indiana
Bartholomew, Indiana
1860
1860
Age 19
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Azalia, Bartholomew, Indiana
Azalia, Bartholomew, Indiana
1870
1870
Age 29
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Azalia, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Azalia, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Rushville, Rush, Indiana, USA
Rushville, Rush, Indiana, USA
1881
31 Aug 1881
Age 40
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Columbus, Indiana, USA
Columbus, Indiana, USA
1887
5 Mar 1887
Age 46
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Bartholomew, Indiana
Bartholomew, Indiana
1900
1900
Age 59
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Vienna, Scott, Indiana, USA
Vienna, Scott, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Vienna, Scott, Indiana, USA
Vienna, Scott, Indiana, USA
1917
1917
Age 76
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Columbus, Indiana, USA
Columbus, Indiana, USA
1919
1919
Age 78
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Columbus, Indiana, USA
Columbus, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 79
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
1922
1922
Age 81
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Seymour, Indiana, USA
Seymour, Indiana, USA
1922
14 Sep 1922
Age 81
Ira Clarkston Parker - Probate in Jackson, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Indiana, USA
1925
23 Dec 1925
Age 84
Ira Clarkston Parker resided here in Seymour, Indiana, USA
Seymour, Indiana, USA
1925
Dec 23, 1925
Age 84
Death of Ira Clarkston Parker in Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1841
    Event Place: Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Births and Deaths; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes
    [2] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Monthly Meeting Record; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: T625_422; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 20
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rushville, Rush, Indiana; Roll: 308; Family History Film: 1254308; Page: 178A; Enumeration District: 088
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Azalia, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: M593_299; Page: 242A; Family History Library Film: 545798
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Vienna, Scott, Indiana; Roll: 402; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1240402
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Azalia, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: M653_244; Page: 452; Family History Library Film: 803244
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Vienna, Scott, Indiana; Roll: T624_379; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1374392
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Wayne, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: 180; Page: 153a
    [10] Indiana, CIVIL War Soldier Database Index
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1925; Roll: 16
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 24 Dec 1925; Publication Place: Seymour, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.5745514,0.28088412,0.8219772&xid=2
    [14] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Wayne, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: 180; Page: 153a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1851
    Event Place: Bartholomew, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Minutes of Women Friends, 1836-1857; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes
    [2] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Men's Meeting, 8-30-1820 - 1-1-1870; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1852
    Event Place: Bartholomew, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Men's Meeting, 8-30-1820 - 1-1-1870; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Azalia, Bartholomew, Indiana
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Azalia, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: M653_244; Page: 452; Family History Library Film: 803244

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Azalia, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Azalia, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: M593_299; Page: 242A; Family History Library Film: 545798

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rushville, Rush, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rushville, Rush, Indiana; Roll: 308; Family History Film: 1254308; Page: 178A; Enumeration District: 088

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1881
    Event Place: Columbus, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Republic; Publication Date: 31 Aug 1881; Publication Place: Columbus, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1887
    Event Place: Bartholomew, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Record of Births and Deaths; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Vienna, Scott, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Vienna, Scott, Indiana; Roll: 402; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1240402

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Vienna, Scott, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Vienna, Scott, Indiana; Roll: T624_379; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1374392

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Columbus, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Columbus, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sandcreek, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: T625_422; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 20

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1818-1928; Author: Indiana. County Court (Jackson County); Probate Place: Jackson, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1925
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Monthly Meeting Record; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: Ira C Parker

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bartholomew County
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Republic; Publication Date: 31 Jan 1917; Publication Place: Columbus, Indiana, USA; ,0.14051339,0.15279752,0.53974&xid=3356

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bartholomew County, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bartholomew, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Record of Births and Deaths; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana and Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, ca. 1949 - ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Grou

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marrie At Sand Creek
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Births and Deaths; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 23, 1925
    Event Place: Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1818-1928; Author: Indiana. County Court (Jackson County); Probate Place: Jackson, Indiana
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1925; Roll: 16
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 24 Dec 1925; Publication Place: Seymour, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.5745514,0.28088412,0.8219772&xid=2
    [6] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1922
    Event Place: Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1818-1928; Author: Indiana. County Court (Jackson County); Probate Place: Jackson, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1818-1928; Author: Indiana. County Court (Jackson County); Probate Place: Jackson, Indiana
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