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Paul Parker 1914–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1914

Birth Location: Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 31 October 1985

Death Location: Pacolet, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA

Father: Sam Parker

Mother: Dora Gibson

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Paul Parker began in 1914 in Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA. In 1920, Paul Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA. In 1930, Paul Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA. Paul Parker passed away in 1985 in Pacolet, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Paul Parker began in 1914 in Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Paul Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Paul Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA.
  • Paul Parker passed away in 1985 in Pacolet, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sam Parker
1877–1959
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
SP
Dora Gibson
1886–1974
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina
DG

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Paul Parker's Ancestors

Self
Paul Parker
1914–1985
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

Paul Parker's Timeline

6 Records

1914
14 May 1914
Birth of Paul Parker in Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
Paul Parker resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Paul Parker resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 26
Paul Parker resided here in Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 36
Paul Parker resided here in White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1985
31 October 1985
Age 71
Death of Paul Parker in Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1914
    Event Place: Cherokee, Gowdysville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 250-24-4366; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: 1952
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
    [5] 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
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996
    [7] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    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: Residence
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 October 1985
    Event Place: Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 250-24-4366; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: 1952
    [3] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pacolet, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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