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1847–1868

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25 October 1835
Death Date
27 April 1905
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William Parker

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  • William arrived in Utah in 1852 in a company headed by his father John. In 1856 he participated in the rescue of companies stranded on the plains. Using his father's wagon he returned with Marie Jackson Normington from the Martin Company. She later married his father. 

John Parker Company (1852)

  • Age at Departure: 16

Traveled with

  • John Parker Jr. (Age: 40)
  • Elizabeth Parker (Age: 15)
  • Mary Ann Parker (Age: 12)
  • Alice Parker (Age: 4)
  • John Samuel Parker (Age: Infant)

Rescue Companies (1856)

  • Age at Departure: 20

Sources

  • "Died, Deseret News, 28 April 1905, 2.
  • Douglas, Richard, Notes, 1909-1910.
  • England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
  • Robert T. Burton diaries, 1856-1907; Record book, circa 1856 October-November.
  • Utah Death Certificate Index, 1905-1967.