From: Sherri Hall [ldrbelties@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 4:07 AM To: KY-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Wm. Parker, 1875, Barren Co. & VA Submitted by Sandi Gorin NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. "Death of Mr. Wm. Parker -- Editor times: Please permit me through your valuable paper to announce the death of Mr. Wm. Parker, a highly respectable citizen of this county, which melancholy event occurred on Saturday, the 20th inst., at five o'clock and thirty minutes, A.M., after a painful illness of about four weeks, during which time he had every attention that could be bestowed, both, by his affectionate family, and the best medical skill which his family hysician, Dr. W. G. Rhodes, could bestow. His neighbors also contributed what they could to render his last moments pleasant. Mr. Parker was born in Amherst county, Va., on the 1st day of March, 1799, and came to Barren county when a small boy. His father settled eight miles south-west of Glasgow, where he raised a highly respectable family, all of whom have passed away - Wm. Parker being the last survivor of the family. For industry, and honest integrity, Mr. Parker has no superior in his neighborhood. As husband, father, neighbor, and friend, he was a true man. This great error of his life was the neglect of his spiritual interest though in his last illness he sought the love, and found sweet consolation in Christ, and was enabled to rejoice in God his Saviour. His was truly a peaceful death; he passed away without a struggle, or the moving of a muscle of his face; his countenance was as pleasant as a sleeping infant. Mr. Parker leaves a wife, the faithful partner of his life, and sharer of his tolls [toils] and earthly cares. She too has neglected to prepare for the other live which is to come. Oh! may this affliction and sad bereavement be sanctified to the good of Mrs. Parker and her unconverted children, and the entire family have the grace of God to sustain them in their sad affliction. After an appropriate sermon at the house of the deceased, by Rev. Mr. Ruddell, the deceased was decently interred in the family burying grave-yard in the presence of a large concourse of friends." Parker Cemetery William Parker 4 Mar 1799 - 20 Feb 1875, b. Amherst Co. Va. There is a difference in birth dates. Glasgow (KY) Weekly TImes, 4 March 1875. ______________________________