Parker, Peter 1872-1933

PARKER, THOMAS, MANN

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/11/2013 at 10:29:42

Note: His mother's maiden name was Thomas and his wife's maiden name was Mann.

RESIDENT HERE SINCE BOYHOOD

PETER PARKER WAS WELL KNOWN RESIDENT IN WEST PART OF COUNTY

Raleigh Parker, of this city,was notified Friday of the death of his brother, Peter Parker, of Akron, which took place that day caused by a lingering illness due to an internal malady.

Mr. Parker followed the pursuit of farming most of his life. He was a son of the late William Parker, a Civil War veteran, who lived in Le Mars many years, after retiring from farming in the Adaville vicinity.

Peter Parker was born near Hazel Green, Wis., October 14, 1872, and when a boy came here with his parents.

Mr. Parker attended schools in the county and later followed the pursuit of farming. He was widely known in the western part of the county.

He leaves to mourn his death his wife and children, his brother, William Parker, of Johnson township, Raleigh Parker, of Le Mars, and three sisters, Mrs. Annie Oakes and Mrs. Kate Moore, of Akron, and Mrs. John Butler, of Seney.

A brother, Wenzel Parker,preceded him in death March 30, this year.

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Christian church in Akron and interment made in Riverside cemetery adjoining the town.

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Tuesday, November 7, 1933
Le Mars, Iowa