Notes for Richard Parker: [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 2, Ed. 1, Tree #2978, Date of Import: Feb 24, 1997]
!1. THE PARKER FAMILY OF JOHNSTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA (FHL #929.273 P223k) 2. IGI, 1988 ED., CORNWALL, ENG [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 6, Ed. 1, Tree #4555, Date of Import: Apr 25, 1997]
Richard Parker migrated from England to Nansemond Co VA and setteled on the St James River. It is stated that he was "a Doctor of Physicke", a term meaning doctor of medicine. Thus, dispite having 21 children, this implies that Richard's parents had sufficient resources to provide for the education of some or all of their children. Richard Parker was granted 1500 acres of land in a total of three grants in Nansemond Co, VA. Later, he wa High Sheriff of that county. Richard married first Elizabeth Bailey, a dau of Captain Richard Bailey of London and Accomac Co VA. After her death he married Judith Burton, the widow of Dr William Hunt. This Richard (I) left land to his sons, thomas and Richard (II) and Francis Parker. The description of the land owned by all three Richards is identical.
Children of Richard Parker and Elizabeth Baily are:
Thomas Parker, b. Abt. 1660, Nansemond County,Va, d. October 1717, Chowon County,N.C..
Richard Parker (b. November 29, 1630, d. April 16, 1683)
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