Parker, J. M.

PARKER, DIAMOND

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/21/2012 at 09:10:38

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

PARKER, J.M.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 845. Harness and saddlery. Was born in Plessis, Jefferson county, New York, November 6, 1847, was there raised and educated and learned his trade. In 1868 he came West, locating at Colfax, Iowa and where he remained fifteen months, resided for a time in Nebraska; came to Brooklyn in 1874 where he has since resided. He was married January 7, 1873, to Miss A.L. Diamond of Kansas, formerly of Michigan. By this union they have had two children: Castella and Braton (deceased). Mr. Parker is a member of the I.O.O.F. Himself and family are identified with the Presbyterian Church. He keeps a fine line of light and heavy harness and is a first-class workman.