Fullerton W. Parker and Amelia Harris
Husband Fullerton W. Parker 1 2 3 4 5 6
Born: 15 Dec 1806 - Parker Twp, Butler Co, PA 3 5 6 Christened: Died: 26 Dec 1883 3 6 Buried:
Father: John Parker (1766-1842) 2 4 6 7 8 9 Mother: Jane Woods (1774-1833) 2 3 6 9
Marriage: 5 Apr 1832 3 6
Wife Amelia Harris 1 4 5
AKA: Amelie Harris 3 6 Born: Abt 1806 Christened: Died: 1883 5 Buried:
Father: Ephraim Harris ( -1825) 10 11 12 Mother: Hannah Elliott ( - ) 10
Children
1 F Jane M. Parker 5
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Andrew J. Haldeman ( - ) 5
2 F Julia Parker 5
AKA: Juliet Parker 4 Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: James M. Agnew ( - ) 5
3 M Ephraim Harris Parker 5 13
Born: 2 Mar 1838 5 Christened: Died: 11 Apr 1870 5 Buried: - Presbyterian Cemetery, Parker, Armstrong Co, PASpouse: Margaret Phipps (1837-1915) 5 13 Marr: 28 Apr 1857 5
4 F Mary A. Parker 5 14
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Parker M. Hollister (1838- ) 5 14 Marr: 1 Jan 1863 14
5 M William J. Parker 5
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
6 F Amelia Parker 5
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Samuel M. McGough ( - ) 5
7 F Lizzie Parker 5
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Watson C. Mobley ( - ) 5
8 F Ella P. Parker 5
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: William H. Spain ( - ) 5
General Notes: Husband - Fullerton W. Parker
He was reared to manhood on the old Parker homestead, ob-taining his education in the local schools. In early life he operated a tannery and later was actively engaged in the larger part of the lead-ing enterprises of Parker City. He was one of the projectors and principal stockholders of the Parker & Karns City and the Karns City & Butler railroads, which, built in 1873, were important factors in the development of the Butler oil fields. He was also one of the founders and leading stockholders of the Parker bridge, which was erected in 1872, and through his enterprise was founded, in 1871, the Exchange Bank of Parker City, of which he was president for years. In fact, there were but few enterprises connected with the growth of that section in which his help was not sought and his advice followed.
"Fullerton Parker, after a long and severe illness, died Wednesday, December 26, 1883. The name of Mr. Parker is well-known to many citizens of this city, and of the entire oil country, as he was identified with many of the important business interests and enterprises of the lower oil regions. Mr. Parker was one of the oldest residents of this section of the State. He was one of the projectors and principal stockholders of the Parker & Karns City and Karns City & Butler R. R, which, being built in 1873, were important factors in the development of the Butler oil field. He was also one of the projectors and leading stockholders in the Parker bridge, which was built in 1872. Through his enterprise the Exchange Bank of Parker City was founded in 1871, and he was, for years, its president. Indeed, there was not any important enterprise connected with the growth of Parker City and the lower oil country in which he was not interested. Being a man of splendid physique and indomitable energy, his enterprises were pushed vigorously and successfully, and the name of 'Uncle Fullerton,' as he was commonly called by his friends, was the synonym of courage and energy. With all his physical energy and mental shrewdness, Mr. Parker was a man of undoubted moral character and courage. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church, and a man of decided convictions in regard to intemperance and Sabbath desecration. Many a time, in the palmy days of Parker, when the town was overrun by gamblers, Uncle Fullerton did the work of a half-dozen policemen, and he had the respect as well as the fear of the lower classes. With all his blunt and courageous manner, he was a true gentleman, and of a tender heart, and the children on the street all knew him, and welcomed the smile which he ever had for them. Having reached a good old age, having attained to the hoary head, which was to him 'a crown of glory,' he has passed away."
General Notes: Wife - Amelia Harris
Parker City, Armstrong Co, PA
She died in 1883. [HAC 1914, 972] But BHCIA, 500 speaks as if she was still living in 1891.
1 Editor, History of Butler County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Waterman, Watkins & Co., 1883), Pg 399.
2 Editor, History of Butler County, Pennsylvania (R. C. Brown & Co. Publishers, 1895), Pg 1323.
3 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of the Allegheny Valley, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1913), Pg 342.
4 Samuel T. Wiley, Biographical and Historical Cyclopedia of Indiana and Armstrong Counties, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia: John M. Gresham & Co., 1891), Pg 500.
5 Editor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Her People Past and Present (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1914), Pg 972.
6 Charles A. Babcock, Venango County, Pennsylvania, Her Pioneers and People (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1919), Pg 462.
7 J. H. Newton, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Columbus, OH: J. A. Caldwell Publishers, 1879), Pg 539.
8 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of the Allegheny Valley, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1913), Pg 341.
9 Editor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Her People Past and Present (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1914), Pg 506, 972.
10 Editor, History of Butler County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Waterman, Watkins & Co., 1883), Pg 399, 403.
11 James A. McKee, 20th Century History of Butler and Butler County, Pa., and Representative Citizens (Chicago, IL: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., 1909), Pg 784.
12 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1914), Pg 812.
13 Editor, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk, & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 980.
14
J. H. Newton, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Columbus, OH: J. A. Caldwell Publishers, 1879), Pg 574.
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