Sidney Parker 1837 - 1914

PARKER, ROBERTS, CALMANE, SCHREINER, RYLAND, MCDOUGALL, ROUCH, BRIDGE

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 7/1/2004 at 17:13:20

Sidney Parker.

Sydney Parker, eldest son of Edward and Sarah Parker, was born Sept. 1st, 1837, at Burslen, England, coming with his parents to America, at age nine years and going directly to Wisconsin. During his boyhood, the family lived in several states, finally settling in Iowa.

When 18 years old, he apprenticed himself to R.M. Dickson of Vernon, for the purpose of learning the pottery trade, remaining with him for several years. While there, Nov. 12th, 1858, he was married to Miss Margaret A. Roberts; to this union were born four children, two sons and two daughters.

During the year 1863, he united with the Adventist church of Vernon, and nowhere could there have been found a more consistent member, or a better Bible student. About the same time, he joined the Masonic lodge, becoming an enthusiastic member, and filling with honor all the offices pertaining to the order.

Later he came to Bonaparte where he and Thomas Hanback built and operated the “Bonaparte Pottery.” He was connected with this interest for years, finally selling his interest to Robert Wilson. Mr. Parker was a good workman, a master of his trade. March 16, 1889, the youngest son, Bruce, was called to the great beyond, and March 28th, 1893, the wife and mother followed.

Feb. 12, 1902, he was married to Emily J. Calmane, at Alton, Illinois, she passing away two years later. He has since made his home with his children. He died February 14th, 1914, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.O. Schreiner of Ottumwa, having reached the age of 76 years.

He leaves one son and two daughters: --Walter S. of Prairie City, Iowa; Mrs. Minnie Ryland, of Bonaparte; Mrs. Georgia Schreiner, of Ottumwa; two brothers and three sisters; George of West Grove, Iowa; William of Bloomfield, Iowa; Mrs. Mary McDougall, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Harriet Rouch of California; and Mrs. Emma Bridge of Bonaparte.

Source:
The Bonaparte Record
17 Feb 1914
page 4, col 4

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