bullet Teresa Lynn PARKS (photo) was born on 1 Oct 1958 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS. Parents: Charles Lee PARKS and Laura Mae HOLMES.

She was married to Paul PETERSON on 17 Jul 1982 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS. Children were: Rachel Amber PETERSON, Sarah Nicole PETERSON, Tabathia Ann PETERSON , John Calvin PETERSON.

bullet Theodore PARKS was born about 1872. Parents: Samuel E PARKS .

bullet Theodore Harvey PARKS(49) was born on 30 Aug 1845 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN. . He died on 1 Mar 1902 in Ilwaco, Pacific Co., WA. He was buried in Ilwaco Cemetery. Theodore was a physician. He was in Parson, KS on the 1850 census of Ks. He was in Peabody, KS when he received $1200 from his father, Leroy Harvey Parks. He later moved on to Olympia and Ilwaco, WA area.
Theodore's birthday is given as 30 Aug 1836 on his gravestone.
Ilwaco Obituary:
"Dr. Theodore Harvey Parks, expired of heart failure at his home." It states"he came to Washington in 1880. He was a member of Lodge LOOF under whose auspices he was buried. The funeral was held at the Ilwaco Opera House and despite bad weather the turn out was one of the largest ever known in Ilwaco. Dr. Parks was a graduate of Rush Medical College, a member of United Artisans, in which he carried $3000 ins. and of the AOUW, carrying $2000 ins. It is said he carried other ins. He opened a Drugstore in 1889. He organized the first brass band in Ilwaco, and was its leader. The past hew years he devoted his time to running a Drugstore at Long Beach, practicing medicine and operating a telephone line, touching Long Beach, Ilwaco, Pleasantville and Chinook" Parents: Leroy Harvey PARKS and Sarah Jane HATCHET.

He was married to Emma Charlotte CRUMBAUGH on 7 May 1868 in McLean Co., IL. Children were: Gertrude Lenora PARKS.

He was married to Ella about 1886. Children were: Leroy Harvey PARKS.

bullet Theophelus L PARKS(36) (3) was born on 12 May 1860 in McLean Co., IL. (50) I believe Marriage date is incorrect, or date of Arthur's birth.
He died on 8 Oct 1928 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. Parents: Benjamin Franklin PARKS and Martha Jane BROWN .

He was married to Sarah E RUTLEDGE on 22 Jun 1884. Children were: Arthur PARKS, Benjamin French PARKS, Hazel PARKS.

He was married to Minnie SIDELL on 16 Jun 1906.

bullet Thomas PARKS JR(51) was born about 1721 in Essex Co., VA. He died in Oct 1790 in Wilkes Co., NC.
The Parks of Amherst Co., VA came into NC, the location was known as Rowan Co. In 1777 it became Wilkes and Burke Counties. It was into the area along the Yadkin River, called by some "The Happy Valley" that the Parks settled. Thomas may have detoured by way of Pittsylvania Co., VA, where his sister Elizabeth Hutchins lived.

Will: from Internet Parks page

Will of Thomas Parks: Thomas Parks of the State of North Carolina.....I
give to loving wife Precilla a Negro girl Dicey and the land on the plantation
whereon I now dwell the land as low as the middle branch during her
natural life. I give an bequeath to my daughter Peggy Parks one negro girl
named Hannah to her and her heirs forever to be delivered to her at the time
of the rest of the estate being divided or at the day of her marriage. I give to
my son Ambros Parks the land whereon I now live as low down as the
middle branch after the decease of his mother to him and his heirs forever. I
give and bequeath to my son Rubin Parks all the land lying below the middle
branch being part of the tract of land I now live on to him and his heirs
forever. I give to my son Ambros Parks my island land containing 18 acres
to him and his heirs forever. My will and desire is that my beloved wife
Pricilla have the use of all my movable estate only as before directed during
her natural life and then to be equally divided among my children namely,
Ann Parks, John Parks, Thomas Parks, Rubin Parks, Aaron Parks, Mary
Johnson, William Parks and I do hereby constitute and appoint my two sons,
Rubin Parks and Ambrose Parks executors of this my last will and
testament.......5 July 1790 signed in presence of ? Wheatly, Richd Allen,
Mason Wheatly signed Thomas Parks (seal)

Following from Rootsweb archives, 27 Feb 1999:
THOMAS PARKS II (THOMAS PARKES I,) was born 1700-1710 in Essex County
or Richmond County, Virginia, and died October 1790 in Wilkes County,
North Carolina. He married PRISCILLA (POSSIBLE BLANTON ?) Abt. 1745 in
Albemarle County, Virginia, daughter of RICHARD BLANTON and ELIZABETH.



. MARY PARKS (THOMAS, THOMAS PARKES I, )was born 1752 in Albemarle
County (now Amherst), Virginia, and died Abt. 1830 in Wilkes County,
North Carolina. She married WILLIAM JOHNSON Abt. 1773 in Surry
County(now Wilkes), North Carolina, son of JEFFERY JOHNSON and RACHEL
WALKER. Parents: Thomas I PARKS and Sarah MILLER.

He was married to Priscilla BLANTON about 1725. Children were: John PARKS, Thomas PARKS III, Reuben PARKS, Aaron PARKS, Ambrose PARKS, William PARKS, Margaret "Peggy" PARKS , Ann PARKS, Mary PARKS .

bullet Thomas PARKS III was born on 26 May 1751 in Albemarle Co., Va. He died on 26 Nov 1819 in Wilkes Co., NC. Thomas Parks III did not leave a Last Will and Testament. However,
County records indicate that sons Benjamin Parks and George Parks were
appointed administrators of Thomas Parks, deceased, giving a bond in the
sum of $10,000. George Parks was a partner with Finley & Waugh, his
share being $7, 836.53 and was county trustee for several years. There is a
record of powers of attorney executed to George Parks by his brothers and
sisters who left Wilkes, namely Uriah Parks and Priscilla Gilreath and her
husband (William Gilreath), all of Whitley County, Kentucky; Abial C.
Parks and Charity Chandler and her husband Richard Chandler of Franklin
County, Georgia. Sources: County Court Minutes, Wilkes Co. 1820; Will
Book #4 page 36, Bond for George Parks, County Court Minutes. Oct 1821
from Wilson web page
HOMAS4 PARKS III (THOMAS LL3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born May 26, 1751 in Albemarle,
Co, Va, and died November 26, 1819 in Wilkes Co N.C.. He married (1) SARAH CARRINGER. He
married (2) RACHEL HOOT Abt. 1770 in Surry Co, N.C..
Notes for THOMAS PARKS III:
32. Thomas PARKS III was born on 26 May 1751 in Probably, Albemarle, Virginia. He died on
22 Nov 1819 in Wilkes, North Carolina. !Information on this line was obtained from D. L Parks, a
direct descendant of
Thomas Parks III. It was copied as follows:
!Birth and death dates from the Neel-Dickson Genealogy by William Trent Neel on
micro-film in the National Archives. Marriage confirmed by same. Also by
Biography of Judge Walter Wagner Faw. Found in Volume IV, pages 960-964 of a
four volume book entitled "A History of the Party and It's Representatives-Past
and Present", By Austin P. Foster, Recording Secretary Tennessee Historical
Society and Albert H. Roberts, Ex-Govenor of Tennessee.
Revolutionary War record from DAR Number 708680.
For any searcher studying this line this writer has a strong belief that Ambrose
Parks (no record of marriage) and Lavina Parks who married Henry Gilbreath
belong to this family. Thomas Parks who married Rachel Hoot and Elizabeth Parks
who married Allen are possibilities.
Marriage record from Ashe Co. N. C. Heritage Book
Copy of will probated 12 Oct 1870 in Rusk, Cherokee Co. Tx.
Copy in possession of D. L. Parks.
Thomas Parks III
Thomas Parks III did not leave a Last Will and Testament. However,
County records indicate that sons Benjamin Parks and George Parks were
appointed administrators of Thomas Parks, deceased, giving a bond in the
sum of $10,000. George Parks was a partner with Finley & Waugh, his
share being $7, 836.53 and was county trustee for several years. There is a
record of powers of attorney executed to George Parks by his brothers and
sisters who left Wilkes, namely Uriah Parks and Priscilla Gilreath and her
husband (William Gilreath), all of Whitley County, Kentucky; Abial C.
Parks and Charity Chandler and her husband Richard Chandler of Franklin
County, Georgia. Sources: County Court Minutes, Wilkes Co. 1820; Will
Book #4 page 36, Bond for George Parks, County Court Minutes. Oct 1821
More About SARAH CARRINGER:
Fact 1: Source: Book by Charley Hays
       
Children of THOMAS PARKS and SARAH CARRINGER are:
 
i.
 
BENJAMIN5 PARKS, b. 1771, Wilkes Co. NC; d. 1853, Wilkes Co. NC.
 
ii.
 
URIAH PARKS, b. Abt. 1775, Wilkes Co. NC; d. Abt. 1834, Whitely,
KY; m. (1) SALLEY GREEN, May 22, 1805, Wilkes Co. NC; m. (2)
RACHEL JOHNSON, August 28, 1809.
 
iii.
 
PRISCILLA PARKS, b. Abt. 1784, Wilkes Co. NC; d. Bef. 1828, Whitely,
KY; m. WILLIAM GILREATH, March 25, 1802.
 
Notes for PRISCILLA PARKS:
Marriage record filed in Wilkes Co N.C. Bond by Uriah Parks, Bro.
 
iv.
 
AMBROSE PARKS, d. Bef. 1828.
 
v.
 
CHARITY PARKS, b. Abt. 1770, Wilkes Co. NC; m. RICHARD
CHANDLER, Abt. 1797.
 
Notes for CHARITY PARKS:
Marriage record filed in Wilkes Co
N. C. Named in Father's Estate settlement
Richard and Charity moved to
Franklin County, Georgia about 1813 and then to Carroll County, Georgia
in 1830. Richard Chandler's parents are unknown at this time.
 
vi.
 
LAVINA PARKS, b. Abt. 1790, Roaring River Wilkes, NC.
 
vii.
 
GEORGE PARKS, b. Wilkes Co. NC; d. 1822, Ashe, NC.
 
Notes for GEORGE PARKS:
Estate of George, bond dated 11/6/1822
Adm. John Finnley, Ambrose Parks and Benjamine J Parks
Source: Estate records, NC archives.
 
viii.
 
SARAH PARKS, b. October 08, 1792, Wilkes Co. NC; d. December 14,
1853, Jefferson. Ashe, NC; m. JONATHAN FAW, December 14, 1823,
Wilkes Co. NC.
 
Notes for SARAH PARKS:
She was buried in Jefferson, Ashe, North Carolina. !Source:
Same as for father, Thomas Parks III. In a paper by grandson Judge
Walter Faw in the State Library & Archives in Nashville, Tn. entitled
"Some
Descendants of Thomas Parks of Virginia", he states that he visited her
graves
and the inscription on her tombstone reads "Daughter of Thomas Parks of
Wilkes,
Co. N. C.
 
ix.
 
ABIAL C PARKS, b. Abt. 1795, Wilkes Co. NC; d. October 12, 1870,
Cherokee, TX; m. ELIZABETH BOWER, Abt. 1821, Ashe, NC.
 
Notes for ABIAL C PARKS:
He was buried in Parks Cemetery, , Cherokee, Texas. !Birth date from
1850
census of Cherokee Co. Tx.
 
Notes for ELIZABETH BOWER:
Elizabeth
BOWER was born about 1798 in (of), Ashe, North Carolina. She died in
Cherokee, Texas. She
was buried in Parks Cemetery, , Cherokee, Texas. !Birth date from 1850
census of Cherokee Co.
Tx.
Burried in Parks Cemetery. See record for husband Abial C. Parks.
Named in will of father, John Bower, Ashe Co N C Will Bk B pg 103,
"Negro boy
Ned to be held in trust of by son, George Bower to hold the same with
every
interest therein for the benfit of my daughter, Elizabeth Parks and children
forever". Parents: Thomas PARKS JR and Priscilla BLANTON.

He was married to Sarah CARRINGER about 1770 in Surry Co., NC. Children were: Benjamin PARKS, Urish PARKS, Charity PARKS, Priscilla PARKS, Ambrose PARKS, Lavina PARKS, George PARKS, Sarah PARKS, Abial C PARKS.

He was married to Rachel HOOT on 6 Mar 1805.

bullet Thomas PARKS(52) was born on 29 Nov 1740 in VA. He died in 1819 in Adkin River, Wilkes Co., NC. Thomas and Rachel's son, Ambrose went with George Parks, his uncle, to Indiana in 1814. He apparently looked at the territory, and returned to NC. He married Eliza and returned to IN in 1816. Accompanying Ambrose and Eliza was Nancy Parks and her new husband, Josiah Baker. Ambrose and Nancy were first cousins.
1814 Tax list: Thomas, with 670 acres and 1 black poll tax. Parents: John PARKS and Sarah WINGFIELD.

He was married to Rachel WHITE in 1767. Children were: John PARKS, Larkin PARKS, Thomas PARKS, Ambrose PARKS.

bullet Thomas PARKS was born about 1779. He died about 1803 in Claiborne, MO. Parents: Thomas PARKS and Rachel WHITE .

He was married to Elizabeth REED in 1801.

bullet Thomas PARKS Parents: Joseph Marion PARKS and Eliza WEBB.

bulletThomas H PARKS was born on 19 Oct 1840. He died on 27 Apr 1891 in Moore Co., TN. Parents: Ambrose Lee PARKS and Eleanor E WATTS.

He was married to Emily A M TAYLOR in 1869.

bullet Thomas I PARKS was born between 1670 and 1680 in Old Rappahannock Co., VA. (53)(54) He died on 12 Mar 1761 in Albermarle Co., VA.
Thomas' wife information obtained from Larry M Wilson (pbatek@wwonline.com) from Genforum.
From Patricia M Fulton, May 1998
Presbyterian Church list Thomas of Orange Co VA from Gt Britain and Ireland.
in Spotsylvania Co., VA 1728
bought land in Orange Co., 1736
bought land in Albemarle Co., 1751
Will probated in Albemarle Co 12 Mar 176
The name was first dePark, meaning "the family living near the park".
In Thomas' will, 24 Feb 1752, "To my best beloved son, Thomas Parks, all my estate". He named Thomas executor. The other children received 1 English shilling each.


THOMAS2 PARKS (JOHN1) was born Bet. 1670 - 1675 in Old Rappahanock Co, Va., and died
March 12, 1761 in Ablemarle Co, Va1. He married SARAH MILLER, daughter of SIMON MILLER.
Notes for THOMAS PARKS:
Possible he was born in Ireland or England
Lived on Ballingers Mountain in Albermarle Co, VA, Possible a school teacher
WILL OF THOMAS PARKS OF
Albermarle County, Charlottesville, Virginia 1752
Will Book 2, page 101...copy February 2, 1965
by Marvin H. Parks of a certified copy by
Eva W. Maupin Clerk of the Circuit Court.
In the Name of God Amen, I, Thomas Parks of Ballengers Mountain in Albermarle County being very Weak in Bodily constitution but perfect sence and memory considering the Perils and dangers of this transitory life and to avoid future strife and controversy I do make and constitute this my last will and testament First I do commit my Body to the grave and my soul unto God who gave it and for many causes and due consideration I do bequeath all my worldly stock and substance unto my best beloved son Thomas Parks likewise I do make and constitute him to be my sole heir & executor Secondly I doth leave unto my son John Parks an English Shilling Thirdly I doth leave unto my son Sam’l Parks an English Shill. Fourthly I doth leave unto my son Charles Parks an English Shill. Fifthly I doth leave unto my Daughter Martha Russell otherwise Parks an English Shill. Sixthly I doth leave my Daughter Mary Bond an English Shill. Seventhly I doth leave unto my daughter Eliz’th Hutchins an English shill. As witness my hand this Twenty Fourth of February and in the year of our lord God One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Two.
Thomas Parks Being Present Daniel Burford his Ellex x Duggins mark

At a Court held for Albermarle County the twelfth day of March 1761 This will was presented in Court proved by the oaths of Daniel Burford & Alexander Duggins the witnesses thereto &
ordered to be recorded & on the motion of Thomas Park the Executor therein named who made oath according to law certificate was granted him for obtaining a probate thereof giving security on which he with Thomas Josling & Thomas Cottrell his securities entered into & acknowledged their bond accordingly.
Teste John Nicholas, Clk.
W. B. 2 p. 101
A Copy Teste:
(Signed)
Eva W. Maupin, Clerk.
Thomas Parks Notes:
Jan 1997 Janice Parks, 8531 Washington Ave. NE, Bremerton, WA 98310
Schoolteacher in in Essex co., lived in Richmond, VA
1692, Essex co., 1725-29 St. George Parrish, Essex-Spots co.
1725-29 lived in Spotslvania, 1741 Orange, 1751 St. Ann's Parish, Albemarle.
Will dated 24 Feb 1752, Probated 12 Mar 1761
Rucker Family Genealogy, p-436
Notable Southern Families
Occupation= Tax collector in King Philips way (per Emily Hamilton) 5-97
       
Parents: John PARKS and Mrs. John PARKS.

He was married to Sarah MILLER about 1705 in Albemarle Co., Va. Children were: John PARKS, Martha PARKS, Charles PARKS, Samuel PARKS, Mary PARKS, Elizabeth PARKS, Thomas PARKS JR.

bullet Thomas IV PARKS was born in 1796. He died in Lincoln Co., TN. Parents: Aaron PARKS and Omy STUBBLEFIELD.

He was married to Sarah WOODRUFF in 1800.

bullet Thomas L PARKS was born on 16 Aug 1871. He died on 27 Nov 1909. Parents: Harvey C PARKS and Sarah Elizabeth CAIN.

bullet Thomas Lafayette PARKS was born on 17 Nov 1838 in GA. He died on 10 May 1918. ON Internet page: http://www.usgennet.org/~baicon/data/fam01475.htm
death date given as 2 Apr 1868.

Same Internet page has the last three children's mother as Elizabeth Calhoun. lsp

Following from Randy Wilson's web page:
Thomas Lafayette PARKS

•BIRTH: 17 NOV 1838, GA
•REFERENCE: 38
Father: Benjamin PARKS
Mother: Sarah HENDERSON
Family 1: Milcha MONTGOMERY
•MARRIAGE: ABT 3 DEC 1857
1.Sarah Vasti PARKS 2.Nancy J. PARKS 3.Benjamin Samuel PARKS 4.Daniel H.
PARKS
Family 2: Elizabeth CALHOUN
•MARRIAGE: 2 APR 1868
1.Harvey C. PARKS 2.Joseph M. PARKS 3.Barney Albert PARKS Parents: Benjamin PARKS Jr and Sarah HENDERSON.

He was married to Melicha MONTGOMERY on 3 Dec 1857. Children were: Sarah Vasti PARKS, Nancy J PARKS, Benjamin Samuel PARKS, David PARKS, John PARKS, Harvey C PARKS, Joseph Marion PARKS, Barney Albert PARKS.

He was married to Elizabeth Jane CALHOUN on 2 Apr 1866.

bullet Thomas Lodge PARKS was born in 1823. He died on 30 Nov 1900 in Lynchburg, Moore Co., TN. Parents: Martin Livingston PARKS and Susannah Bird SMITH.

bulletThomas Lodge Dennis PARKS died in Jan 1849 in Lynchburg, Moore Co., TN. He was born in Wilkes Co., NC. Parents: Ambrose PARKS and Frances Livingston ISBELL.

Children were: William PARKS, James PARKS, Ann PARKS, Martin PARKS, Polly PARKS, Susan PARKS.

bulletThomas Marion PARKS was born in 1856. He died on 8 Apr 1920. Parents: John Henderson PARKS and Barzilla CASTLEBERRY .

He was married to Ollie A HAYES on 28 Sep 1897.

bullet Tillman PARKS was born on 3 Jul 1866. He died on 27 Oct 1873 in Oak Grove Cemetery, McLean Co., IL. Parents: Benjamin Franklin PARKS and Martha Jane BROWN.

bullet Unnamed PARKS died on 19 Jul 1877. This death date may be wrong, as is before the marriage date of George and Lillie. Parents: George P. PARKS and Lillie EDMONDSON.

bullet Urish PARKS was born about 1775 in Wilkes Co., NC. He died about 1834 in Whitely, KY. Parents: Thomas PARKS III and Sarah CARRINGER.

He was married to Salley GREEN on 22 May 1805 in Wilkes Co., NC.

He was married to Rachel JOHNSON on 28 Aug 1809.

bullet Vera Corean PARKS (photo) was born on 20 Feb 1919 in Payne Co., OK.
Poem written by Maxine (Steward) Gordon:

For My Other Mother

Now its time to think of Valentines,
So I get out my paper and pen,
And write my loved ones their rhymes,
That I keep promising now and then.

My first message goes to you, my beloved Auntie Vera;
You've waited so patiently for your verse in rhyme,
My only excuse, my deara,
Is that, my brain has been in neutral for a long time.

Not everyone has been blessed as richly as I,
When I reflect back on my life with a sigh.
God gave me a wonderful Mother, I'll love till I die,
Then He doubled my blessings, when He gave me you,
The one I call my "other Mother".

You have been a part of my life since I was very small,
I soon out-grew you because you aren't very tall.
But you are a giant in wisdom as I recall.

It was always a treat when you came to our home,
Always bringing a gift for each one,
It made us all happy, even if it was a comb.
It's just your nature to give and to share,
You surely learned this trait from your parents,
who were a precious pair.
They taught you to work from sun up to sun down,
Whether milking cows, washing dishes or working
in hay field you never had a frown!

You were my HERO during World War II,
When the WACS you did join,
You didn't get to be a mechanic thats true,
The job you got was like the flip of the coin,
It was also important don't you see?
You helped feed 10,000 soldiers who were hungry,
With full tummies "WE" won the victory!

You grew to appreciate military men,
And soon ones heart you would win.
Aon April 20, 1946 to the Anderson County
Courthouse the two of you sped.
There before the judge your vows were said.
And Vera Parks and Edward Wills your
wedded life did begin.

Uncle Sam wasn't thru with Eddie yet,
So you waved good-bye as be flew into the sunset.
Your brides heart was filled with pain
the day the telegram came:
"Eddie Wills in critical condition on Bermuda Island".
You flew to his bedside to hold his hand.
Thru your love and many prayers Eddie came home
to till the land.
Then by and by God increased your joy,
By sending you a darling baby boy!
That joy only lasted a year and a forthnight,
For God called Eddie to make his last flight.

Since 1957 a widow you have been,
But you weren't alone; you had Glen.
Your life has been full since then.
You studied so hard and got your GED,
Raised your son, kept house and sold
Stanley products, a housewife's need.

Later working in a nursing home,
Your calling would be,
You were a bright and shining star,
Caring for the needy.
On your days off your fingers would fly,
And a quilt you'd finish by and by.

Oh, the hobbies you do just for fun!
Crossword and jigsaw puzzles;
Tending flowers in the sun,
Making and collecting dolls keep you on the run.
Placing stamps, coins and photos in albums
look nice when you are done!

On Sundays you'll be at Fist Baptist in your pew,
Singing and praying, your faith to renew.
The Lord loves you, let me tell you!

Now, my "other Mother", as I bring this to a close,
I'd like to hand you a rose,
You have been my inspiration in your
quiet and gentle way.
You have been my baby sitter,

My cake baker,
My dress fitter,
My Quilt maker,
My shoulder to cry on,
The list goes on and on,
It makes me very glad,
Because you treat me like the daughter
you never had.
I'll love you forever, and take care
of you when you are old.
Now that the story of your life has been told!

Written February 1992
Parents: LeRoy Franklin PARKS and Margaret Rebecca SMITH.

She was married to Cleo Edward WILLS on 20 Apr 1946 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS. Children were: Glen Edward WILLS.

bullet Verlincha PARKS was born on 2 Jun 1802 in NC. She died on 3 Nov 1885 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN. She was buried in Chamersville Cemetery. Parents: William A PARKS and Jemimah BRANCH.

She was married to Lewis WALDEN on 25 Apr 1822.

bullet Wade Hampton PARKS was born on 13 Apr 1868. Parents: David Rives PARKS and Ellen Elizabeth WEAVER .

bullet Walter J PARKS Parents: Joseph PARKS and Addie SWEENEY.

bullet Walter William PARKS was born on 17 Feb 1873 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN. He died on 17 Sep 1953 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN. Parents: Joseph PARKS and Laura Caroline WHISENAND.

He was married to Lilian Ann SCHERTZ on 26 Mar 1903 in Danvers, IL. Children were: Ruby Pearl PARKS .

bullet Wanda Joe PARKS was born on 12 Aug 1961 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS. Parents: Gilbert Ray PARKS and Karen Kay GILLESPIE.

She was married to Troy GAVEL on 16 Sep 1989 in Franklin Co., KS. Children were: John Coleman GAVEL, Colt GAVEL.

bullet William PARKS was born in 1768 in Rowan Co., NC. William "went west" Parents: Thomas PARKS JR and Priscilla BLANTON.

He was married to Rhoda VAN WINKLE on 1 Oct 1788 in Wilkes Co., NC.

bullet William PARKS died in Lincoln Co., TN. Parents: Aaron PARKS and Omy STUBBLEFIELD.

bulletWilliam PARKS was born on 13 Oct 1737 in Spotsylvaina Co., VA. He died on 30 May 1776 in Powell's Valley, VA. Parents: John PARKS and Sarah WINGFIELD.

Children were: Benjamin PARKS, Martin PARKS, William PARKS, Sally PARKS, Peggy PARKS, Elizabeth PARKS.

bulletWilliam PARKS was buried in Shawneetown, IL. Parents: Thomas Lodge Dennis PARKS and Elizabeth L SMITH.

bullet William PARKS Parents: William PARKS and Tabitha WARE.

bullet William PARKS Parents: Benjamin PARKS and Virlinche BRANCH.

bulletWilliam PARKS. Parents: Joseph Marion PARKS and Eliza WEBB.

bulletWilliam PARKS was born about 1848. Parents: James M PARKS and Mary JENKINS.

bullet William PARKS was born about 1868. Parents: Samuel E PARKS .

bullet William A PARKS(36) was born on 13 Dec 1778 in Wilkes Co., NC. He was buried in 1862 in Chamersville Cemetery. He died on 21 Nov 1862 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN. William and Jemimah and their nine children mirgated to Monroe Co., IN in 1820. Parents: Samuel Lined PARKS and Elizabeth HARBISON.

He was married to Jemimah BRANCH on 13 Sep 1798 in NC. Children were: Patsy Martha PARKS, Verlincha PARKS, Elizabeth PARKS, Nancy PARKS, Polly Mirah PARKS, Albert PARKS, Clarissa PARKS, William Harrison PARKS, Martin PARKS, Emma Harriet PARKS.

bullet William D PARKS was born on 22 Apr 1835. He died on 27 Mar 1911. Parents: Benjamin PARKS Jr and Sarah HENDERSON.

He was married to Sarah F JAY on 8 Feb 1855. Children were: Elizabeth PARKS, Ethel PARKS , Minnie PARKS, Annie PARKS , Benjamin PARKS.

bullet William F PARKS was born on 28 Jul 1838.
William died young and unmarried.
Parents: Andrew Baker PARKS and Rhoda Ann NEELY.

bullet William Harrison PARKS was born on 29 Sep 1815 in NC. He died on 4 Jul 1886 in Caldwell, KS. Parents: William A PARKS and Jemimah BRANCH.

He was married to Mary HOUSTON on 31 Dec 1844.

bullet William Smith PARKS was born on 18 Apr 1820. He died on 3 Aug 1911 in Woodville, TX. Parents: Martin Livingston PARKS and Susannah Bird SMITH.

bulletWillis PARKS was born on 27 Aug 1806. He died on 27 Dec 1816. Parents: Benjamin F PARKS and Mary R (Polly) PARKS.

bullet Wingfield PARKS was born on 24 Mar 1744 in VA. Wingfield and Mildred were twins. May have died young. Parents: John PARKS and Sarah WINGFIELD.

bullet Winnie PARKS was born on 1 Mar 1782 in Wilkes Co., NC. She died about 1822. Parents: John PARKS and Rachel (Betsy) JOHNSON.

bullet Woodruff PARKS was born in 1799. Parents: Aaron PARKS and Omy STUBBLEFIELD.

bulletBonnie Jeanne PARRISH (photo) was born on 21 Apr 1957 in Petersburg, Va.

Bonnie Jeanne was named after her grandmothers. Bonnie from her maternal side and Jeanne, from her paternal, we dropped the "tte" from Jeannette to make it easier to say.
Bonnie Jeanne was an Assistant Manager for a local Sonic however, she now works in the Food Service department at Northwest Texas Hospital, where her husband, Harold works. She took cosmetology in high school in Pueblo. She still holds a cosmetology licenses, so she can buy at the beauty supply house and give me perms, and so I can give them to her. lsp Parents: Marion Allen PARRISH Jr. and Joyce Lavonne STEWARD .

She was married to Harold Dean BETTS on 30 Dec 1977 in Pueblo, Co. Children were: Kameron Deanne BETTS .

bullet Marion Allen PARRISH Jr. (photo) was born on 27 Oct 1934 in Chesterfield Co., VA.
Sonny joined the Airforce on 21 Jan 1952, rank of A/1C, # AF24280147. Stationed at Savannah, GA and Okla City, OK. Attended: Century College of Medical Technology, Chicago, IL. Received a diploma as Medical X-Ray Technician.
Sonny and Lavonne met on 24 Sept 1955 while Sonny was stationed in Oklahoma City, OK.
They were married in the home of Sonny's uncle, Coleman Woodruff in Ettrick, Va. They lived in VA for 10 years, where their daughter Bonnie Jeanne was born. Sonny worked for Ritchie's Hardware and various paint companies.
In 1965 they moved to Lavonne's hometown, Waverly, KS and operated a hardware store for seven years. While there their son, "Chip" was born. Due to drought the business became bad, so Sonny took a job with one ot the wholesale hardware companies, and was placed in Pueblo, CO, traveling the area around there.
The family lived there until 1983, when at that time, Sonny and Lavonne divorced. Sonny moved to TX and Lavonne and Chip moved back to Waverly. In July of 1989, Bonnie and Harold had a daughter, Kameron, their first grandchild. Lavonne came to visit, and during that visit, she and Sonny dated, and then on 26 Sept 1989, they remarried.
Sonny worked for the National Park Service at that time. In the summer of 1990 he was injuried on the job and had to take a medical retirement. He has diabetes, and has developed problems with his eyes. Sonny remains at home, and has become the best cook in TX!! Leaving Lavonne time to do her favorite thing...genealogy, and complying this book. lsp Parents: Marion Allen PARRISH Sr. and Jeannette WOODRUFF .

He was married to Joyce Lavonne STEWARD on 6 Apr 1956 in Chesterfield Co., VA. He was divorced from Joyce Lavonne STEWARD on 15 Jan 1985 in Pueblo, Co. Children were: Bonnie Jeanne PARRISH, Marion Allen PARRISH III.

He was married to Kathy PETERMAN in 1985 in Pueblo, Co.

bullet Marion Allen PARRISH Sr. was born on 11 Oct 1912 in Bedford Co., VA.

He was married to Jeannette WOODRUFF in 1933 in VA. Children were: Marion Allen PARRISH Jr..

bullet Marion Allen PARRISH III (photo) was born on 1 Jan 1969 in Emporia, Lyon Co., KS.
Marion Allen Parrish III is known as "Chip". The children of Yvette Ayers were like his own children, and still loved as children and grandchildren even after the divorce. They are:
Brandy Ayers (17 June 1983)
Dustin Dane Ayers (5 Sept 1985)
Whitney Tyler Ayers 21 Oct 1988) Parents: Marion Allen PARRISH Jr. and Joyce Lavonne STEWARD.

He was married to Kim Yvette THOMPSON on 22 Jun 1991 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.

bullet Victoria PARSONS died on 10 Apr 1948 in Wilson Cemetery, Lincoln Co., MO.

She was married to Hanon Bray POWELSON on 31 Oct 1883. Children were: Charles H POWELSON, William Hanan POWELSON, Jobe POWELSON, Jane POWELSON, Joseph Walker POWELSON, Callie POWELSON, Reed POWELSON, Edward POWELSON, John POWELSON, Archie POWELSON.

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Children were: Pearl Ann.

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