D. A. PARKER, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Mt. Hope; born in 1832 in Shenango Co., N. Y.; was a son of Amasa and Livonia Parker; when 2 years of age, he emigrated to Warren Co., Penn.; lived there twenty years; he then came to Grant Co., Wis.; in 1855, located in Little Grant, where he has lived since, with the exception of one year, which he spent in Nebraska, and two years in Missouri. Married, in 1856, Mary Underwood, a daughter of Willis Underwood; had three children, two living - Sophronia E., Emma E. Married the second time Elizabeth Tyler, a daughter of Lewis Tyler. He enlisted in 1862 in the 20th W. V. I., Co. I; served three years; was in seven battles; has been Constable two terms; has 40 acres of land, valued at $1,000. Is a member of the United Brethren Church. Politics, Republican.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.