Rev. Andrew H. Parker and Margaret J. McDowell

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Husband Rev. Andrew H. Parker ^{1 2}

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           Born: 1845 - Mifflintown, Juniata Co, PA 3
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           Died: 1 Feb 1899 - Reedsville, Mifflin Co, PA 3
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         Father: Caleb Parker (      -1885) 4
         Mother: Sarah McCully (      -      ) 3

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       Marriage: 30 May 1878 5

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Wife Margaret J. McDowell ^{1 5}

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           Born: 4 May 1847 - Mifflin Co, PA 5
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           Died: Aft 1913
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         Father: John McDowell (1800-1863) 6 7
         Mother: Mary [2] Brisbin (1814-1892) 1 8

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Children

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1 M John McDowell Parker ⁵

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           Born: 12 Jul 1879 5
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           Died: 22 May 1880 5
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         Spouse: Did Not Marry

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2 M Frank McDowell Parker ⁵

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           Born: 9 Sep 1880 5
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         Spouse: Mabel Taylor Smith (      -      ) 5

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3 F Mary Brisbin Parker ⁵

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           Born: 7 Apr 1884 5
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         Spouse: Rev. H. M. Campbell (      -      ) 5

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General Notes: Husband - Rev. Andrew H. Parker

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His early education was obtained in the public schools; his preparatory education at Tuscarora Academy; his classical education at Princeton College, when he was graduated, class of 1866. He chose the ministry as his profession and pursued a three years' course in divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary, whence he was graduated in April, 1869. He had received a license to preach from the Huntingdon Presbytery, October 7, 1868, and soon after his graduation was invited to become "stated supply" of the East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church during the summer. He accepted the call in May, 1869, and so well had he pleased the congregation that during the following summer they made him a formal call to become their permanent pastor. He accepted, and at an adjourned meeting of Huntingdon Presbytery, held in the East Kishacoquillas Church, December 7, 1869. He was ordained a minister of the Gospel and installed as pastor of that church. The first twenty-four years of his pastorate he preached in the "Brick Church," in which he was ordained, situated about three-quarters of a mile from Reedsville, on a hill consecrated by many precious memories, where the congregation had worshipped for one hundred and ten years. In 1893 it was deemed wise to change the place of worship to Reedsville, and a handsome brownstone church was erected there, and was thereafter the home of the congregation, but still retained its old time name, East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church. On June 14, 1894, the twenty-fifth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. Parker was celebrated with appropriate services held in the church, a number of ministers, elders, and a great many members and friends of the church and pastor participating. The services at the church were followed by a banquet at the town hall, where the pastor was presented with an expensive silver water service of beautiful design and suitably inscribed. Five years later, after a pastorate of thirty years, he ceased from his labors, and in the presence of a large gathering his funeral services were held in the church he had served so well. He was a faithful servant of God, studious and earnest, a pleasing, forceful preacher of the highest type of character and a man beloved by all. His church prospered spiritually and materially under his guidance and many were added to the church roll of membership. He was interested in all that concerned the welfare of his community. aided in their civic affairs, and was a strong force for good. He was considered one of the strong men of the Huntingdon Presbytery and held many honors received at the hands of his brethren.

1 —, History of the Susquehanna and Juniata Valleys (Philadelphia, PA: Everts, Peck & Richards, 1886), Pg 576.

2 John W. Jordan, LL.D., A History of the Juniata Valley and Its People (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1913), Pg 782.

3 John W. Jordan, LL.D., A History of the Juniata Valley and Its People (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1913), Pg 779.

4 John W. Jordan, LL.D., A History of the Juniata Valley and Its People (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1913), Pg 778.

5 John W. Jordan, LL.D., A History of the Juniata Valley and Its People (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1913), Pg 780.

6 —, History of the Susquehanna and Juniata Valleys (Philadelphia, PA: Everts, Peck & Richards, 1886), Pg 574.

7 John W. Jordan, LL.D., A History of the Juniata Valley and Its People (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1913), Pg 781.

8 John W. Jordan, LL.D., A History of the Juniata Valley and Its People (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1913), Pg 431, 781.