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Joe Parker 1886–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1886

Birth Location: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 7 May 1961

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

Father: James Parker

Mother: Martha Medley

Spouse(s): Lillie Messer

Children(s): Millie Parker, Odesia Parker, Rhett Parker, Albert Parker, Berry Parker, Etta Parker, Martha Parker, Dorothy Mullinax, Zillie Parker

In 1886, Joe Parker entered the world in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA, born to James Parker And Martha Medley. In 1900, Joe Parker resided in Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, Joe Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA. Joe Parker married Lillie Mae Messer, and had children including Albert Leslie Parker, Berry Parker, Dorothy Parker Mullinax, Etta Mae Parker, Martha Jane Parker, Millie Pearl Parker, Mittie Parker, Odesia Parker, Rhett James Parker, Zillie Elizibeth Parker. Joe Parker passed away in 1961 in Abingdon, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Joe Parker entered the world in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA, born to James Parker And Martha Medley.
  • In 1900, Joe Parker resided in Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Joe Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA.
  • Joe Parker married Lillie Mae Messer, and had children including Albert Leslie Parker, Berry Parker, Dorothy Parker Mullinax, Etta Mae Parker, Martha Jane Parker, Millie Pearl Parker, Mittie Parker, Odesia Parker, Rhett James Parker, Zillie Elizibeth Parker.
  • Joe Parker passed away in 1961 in Abingdon, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Parker
1840–1921
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Martha Medley
1847–1935
Birth Location: Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Lillie Messer
1889–1980
Birth Location: South Carolina
LM

Children(s)

Millie Parker
1918–1993
Birth Location: Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
MP
Odesia Parker
1908–1994
Birth Location: Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
OP
Rhett Parker
1911–1990
Birth Location: Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States
RP
Albert Parker
1912–1975
Birth Location: South Carolina
AP
Berry Parker
1914–1985
Birth Location: , Cherokee, South Carolina, United States
BP
Etta Parker
1920–1997
Birth Location: Gaffney Cher, South Carolina
EP
Martha Parker
1922–1980
Birth Location: Gaffney Cher, South Carolina
MP
Dorothy Mullinax
1926–2022
Birth Location: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
DM
Zillie Parker
1915–2003
Birth Location: Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
ZP

Joe Parker's Ancestors

Self
Joe Parker
1886–1961
Birth Place: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
James Parker
1840–1921
South Carolina
Martha Medley
1847–1935
Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (W "Chicken") Parker
1812–
South Carolina
Sarah Mathis
1809–1878
Ramsey, Sussex, England
Berry Medlin
1821–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joe Parker's Descendants

1.
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Joe Parker (16 Jun 1886–7 May 1961) m. Lillie (Mae) Messer (15 December 1889–5 March 1980)
  1. 1. Millie (Pearl) Parker 1918–1993 m. Charles (Adolphus) Atkins 1904–1976
  2. 2. Odesia Parker 1908–1994 m. John (Bentley) Hollifield 1900–1975
    1. 1. Boyce Hollifield 1925–
  3. 3. Rhett (James) Parker 1911–1990 m. Louise (Lillian) Hughey 1928–2006
    1. 1. James (Willie Parker) Sr 1951–2020
  4. 4. Albert (Leslie) Parker 1912–1975
  5. 5. Berry Parker 1914–1985 m. Eva (Odell) Mullinax 1916–1999
  6. 6. Etta (Mae) Parker 1920–1997 m. Charlie (Earley) Davis 1910–1974
  7. 7. Martha (Jane) Parker 1922–1980
  8. 8. Dorothy (Parker) Mullinax 1926–2022 m. James (Nesbitt) Mullinax 1922–1961 m. Earlie (Washington) Pettit 1919–1988
  9. 9. Zillie (Elizibeth) Parker 1915–2003 m. Lloyd (Eugene) Blackwell 1912–1982
    1. 1. Joe (William) Blackwell 1937–2007

Joe Parker's Timeline

10 Records

1886
16 Jun 1886
Birth of Joe Parker in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Joe Parker resided here in Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Joe Parker resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1915
abt 1915
Age 29
Joe Parker resided here
None
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
Joe Parker resided here in Cherokee, South Carolina
Cherokee, South Carolina
1920
1920
Age 34
Joe Parker resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Joe Parker resided here in Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Joe Parker resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 54
Joe Parker resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1961
7 May 1961
Age 75
Death of Joe Parker in Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1886
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3797; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11-6
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1690; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 190
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 2191; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 571.0; FHL microfilm: 2341925
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Cherokee; Roll: 1852501
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 1541; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0091
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1454; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375467
    [7] South Carolina Death Index, 1915-1949
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1917, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1915

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 1541; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0091

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1454; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375467

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1915
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1917, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Cherokee, South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Cherokee; Roll: 1852501

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1690; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 190

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 2191; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 571.0; FHL microfilm: 2341925

    Genealogy Event 8
    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: 4A; Enumeration District: 11-6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3797; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11-6

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1961
    Event Place: Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina Death Index, 1915-1949
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Abingdon, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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