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LEROY
TOWN, GENESEE COUNTY, NEW YORK GENWEB PROJECT
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BIOGRAPHY SAMUEL PARKER - OF ELBA, NY |
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Samuel
Parker, a native of Massachusetts, served in the Revolutionary war.
Sherrard, his son, was born in Massachusetts, August 4, 1794, and
came with his parents to Byron in 1806. He was educated at the district
schools, and taught several terms. He was a farmer and millwright
by occupation, and built the first mill in the town of Byron. In 1817
he married Sarah, daughter of William Williams, of that town, and
the same year located on Road 23, in Elba. They had eight children,
viz.: Harlow E., Sarah D., Mary E., Clara, Albert, Edward, Amanda
M., and Samuel. Samuel Parker was born on the old homestead, where
his father located in 1818, and where he still resides, September
22, 1834. His education was derived from the district schools and
an academy. He has been supervisor of the town, justice of the peace,
and president of the Genesee County Agricultural Society. April 10.
1861, he married Alice L., only daughter of O. R. Clark, and they
have children as follows: B. Clark, who married Mary C. Fuller, of
Oakfield; Carrie A., who married Lewis H. Chase, of Philadelphia;
and Bert H., who lives at home with his parents. |
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SAMUEL
PARKER was born in Elba, NY, September 22, 1834, son of Sherred and
Sarah (Williams) Parker. Sherred Parker was born in Massachusetts
August 4, 1794, and with his parents, Samuel and Mary Parker, came
to Byron, NY, in 1806. Like many other early residents of Western
New York, he served for a time in the war of 1812. He was a prominent
man in his town, public spirited and liberal in his support of educational
and religious institutions. He filled many positions of trust, and
his judgment was sought and respected; he died November 18, 1875.
Samuel
Parker was educated in the common schools and at Albion Academy.
He has been a practical farmer, making a success of that calling.
He has been a justice of the peace, president of the Genesee County
Agricultural Society, and during the years 1878 and 1879 was supervisor
for Elba. He is a sound Republican and has voted the ticket since
the organization of the party. In April, 1898, he was elected president
of the First National Bank of Batavia, succeeding the late Levant
C. McIntyre. He brought to the discharge of his duties excellent
judgment, of men and affairs, long business experience and that
other prime requisite for a successful bank president, public confidence.
On April 10, 1861, Mr. Parker was married to Alice L., daughter
of Orlo R. Clark of Elba (now of Batavia). Their children are B.
Clark, who married Mary C. Fuller of Oakfield, H. Bert, and Carrie
P., wife of Lewis H. Chase of Philadelphia. The family are attendants
at the Presbyterian Church. |
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