James E. Parker

PARKER, STRAWN

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 1/14/2011 at 20:14:28

Parker, James E., farmer, was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, January 20th, 1849. Three years later his parents removed to Benton county, Ohio, where J. E. remained until 1878, the greater part of the time engaged in farming. During that year he came to Clay and located in Gillett's Grove township, where he has since lived. He is the owner of 80 acres of land, 55 of which is under cultivation. He is assessor of Gillett's Grove township and a leading citizen. He was married in 1872 to Miss Jennie Strawn. They have seven children: Clifford, Everett, Earle, Clad, Sarah, Neva and Lavancia.

Source: A History of Clay County, by W. C. Gilbreath, 1889.