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Nelson Reuben Parke 1872 – 1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Nov 1872

Birth Location: Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois

Death Date: 1958

Death Location: Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois

Father: Nelson Parke

Mother: Elizabeth West

Spouse(s): Effie Purinton

Children(s): Kenneth Parke, Wallace Parke, Doris Parke, Frank Parke, Melvile Parke

In 1872, Nelson Reuben Parke entered the world in Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois, born to Nelson Reuben Parke and Elizabeth West. In 1880, Nelson Reuben Parke resided in Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois. In 1900, Nelson Reuben Parke resided in Sycamore Township (Excl. Sycamore City), De Kalb, . Nelson Reuben Parke married Effie Madge Purinton, and had children including Kenneth Nelson Parke, Wallace E Parke, Doris Parke, Frank L Parke, Melvile Reuben Parke. Nelson Reuben Parke passed away in 1958 in Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois.

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Biography

  • In 1872, Nelson Reuben Parke entered the world in Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois, born to Nelson Reuben Parke and Elizabeth West.
  • In 1880, Nelson Reuben Parke resided in Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois.
  • In 1900, Nelson Reuben Parke resided in Sycamore Township (Excl. Sycamore City), De Kalb, .
  • Nelson Reuben Parke married Effie Madge Purinton, and had children including Kenneth Nelson Parke, Wallace E Parke, Doris Parke, Frank L Parke, Melvile Reuben Parke.
  • Nelson Reuben Parke passed away in 1958 in Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nelson Parke
1823 – 1880
Birth Location: Windham, Greene, New York
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Elizabeth West
1833 – 1901
Birth Location: Evans, Erie, New York
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Spouses(s)

Effie Purinton
1872 – 1972
Birth Location: Illinois
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Children(s)

Kenneth Parke
1898 – 1979
Birth Location: Dekalb County, Illinois
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Wallace Parke
1902 –
Birth Location: Illinois
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Doris Parke
1904 –
Birth Location: Illinois
DP
Frank Parke
1907 – 1979
Birth Location: Illinois
FP
Melvile Parke
1911 – 1991
Birth Location: Illinois
MP

Nelson Parke's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Parke
1872 – 1958
Birth Place: Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois
Parents
Nelson Reuben Parke
1823 – 1880
Windham, Greene, New York
Elizabeth West
1833 – 1901
Evans, Erie, New York
Grandparents
Larmon (Zalmon) Parke
1800 – 1885
Windham, Greene, New York
Martha (W) Fenton
1799 – 1871
Washington, New York
John West
1796 – 1875
Rochester, Monroe, New York
Avis Bowen
1798 – 1881
Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Reuben Parke
1772 – 1862
Elisabeth Ford
1781 – 1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Smith Parke
1721 – 1807
Mary Davis
1729 – 1826
Martha Holcomb
1756 – 1846
Adonijah Ford
1748 – 1820

Nelson Parke's Descendants

1.
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Nelson (Reuben) Parke (25 Nov 1872 – 1958) m. Effie (Madge) Purinton (May 1872 – Jul 1972)
  1. 1. Kenneth (Nelson) Parke (21 Sep 1898 – 11 Jun 1979) m. Florence (Esher) Fraser (16 Jun 1898 – 25 Aug 1945) m. Catherine (Marguerite) Wells (8 Mar 1898 – 14 Dec 1984)
    1. 1. Robert (Earl) Parke (24 Mar 1925 – 17 Oct 2002) m. Sorensen
    2. 2. John (Kenneth) Parke (26 Jul 1928 – 17 Dec 1990) m. Shirley (A) Elliott
  2. 2. Wallace (E) Parke (1902 – ) m. Violet (May) Parke (abt 1900 – )
    1. 1. Betty (L) Parke (abt 1928 – )
    2. 2. Joanne (Kathrine) Parke (Mar 1930 – )
  3. 3. Doris Parke (1904 – )
  4. 4. Frank (L) Parke (24 Nov 1907 – 28 Jul 1979) m. Mildred (L) Parke (abt 1908 – )
  5. 5. Melvile (Reuben) Parke (11 Oct 1911 – 4 Feb 1991)

Nelson Parke's Timeline

9 Records

1872
25 Nov 1872
Birth of Nelson Reuben Parke in Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois
Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois
1880
1880
Age 8
Nelson Reuben Parke resided here in Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois
Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois
1900
1900
Age 28
Nelson Reuben Parke resided here in Sycamore Township (Excl. Sycamore City), De Kalb, Illinois
Sycamore Township (Excl. Sycamore City), De Kalb, Illinois
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 33
Nelson Reuben Parke resided here in Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin
Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin
1910
1910
Age 38
Nelson Reuben Parke resided here in Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois
Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois
1917
1917
Age 45
Nelson Reuben Parke resided here in DeKalb, Illinois
DeKalb, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 48
Nelson Reuben Parke resided here in Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois
Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois
1930
1930
Age 58
Nelson Reuben Parke resided here in Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois
Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois
1958
1958
Age 86
Death of Nelson Reuben Parke in Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois
Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1872
    Event Place: Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: T625_303; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: 510; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 367.0.
    [4] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: DeKalb County, Illinois; Roll: 1613180; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 0298.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: T623_297; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 19.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cortland, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 0298.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sycamore Township (Excl. Sycamore City), De Kalb, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: T623_297; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 19.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: DeKalb, Illinois
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: DeKalb County, Illinois; Roll: 1613180; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: T625_303; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: 510; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 367.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois
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