James W. Parker1

b. 20 June 1872, d. 14 September 1930
FatherWhitfield Monroe Parker2
MotherSarah Maria Holt2
Birth20 Jun 1872 James W. Parker was born on 20 Jun 1872 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
Marriage7 May 1901 He married Anna Rose Buchanan, daughter of William Russell Buchanan and Martha Ann Snodgrass, on 7 May 1901 in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Cens-Sum  James and Anna lived in Washington County where James worked as a salesman in a store. The 1930 census reported that he owned a home (not a farm) valued at $2,500.4,5,6 
Death14 Sep 1930 James died on 14 Sep 1930 in Washington County, Virginia, at age 58.1 
Burial He was buried at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.7 
Last Edited8 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S1005] Deitz, "Descendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn", report dated Sept. 2004.
  2. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley reports: James Walter Parker (20 Jun 1872-14 Sep 1930; Cem. 235), s/o Whitfield Monroe Parker & (1)Sarah Maria Holt; m. 07 May 1901 Washington County, Virginia, Anna Rose Buchanan, d/o William Russell Buchanan & Martha Ann Snodgrass.
  3. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 84. Transcription states: J.W. Parker, 28, s/o W.M. & S.M. Parker, clerk AND Anna R. Buchanan, 26, d/o W.R. & M.A. Buchanan; marr 7 May 1901.
  4. [S237] James W. Parker household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring district, ED 117, sheet 6A (p. 21 stamped), dwelling 82, family 88, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2006, image 11 of 45. Enumeration includes: James W. Parker, 37, marr #1, marr 8 yrs, salesman in general store; Anna, 36, marr #1, marr 8 yrs, no children; both b. VA; also parents b. VA; Meadowview written in margin.
  5. [S238] James W. Parker household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Meadowview, ED 148, sheet 2A (p. 78 stamped), dwelling 21, family 21, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2006, image 3 of 13. Enumeration includes: James W. Parker, 47, owns farm, b. VA, parents b. VA, employed as salesman [grocery?] store; Anna, wife, 45, b. VA, parents b. VA; Susie, dau, 11, b. VA, parents b. VA.
  6. [S639] James W. Parker household, 1930 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Meadowview, ED 96-5, sheet 4A (p. 11 stamped), dwelling 70, family 70, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2006, image 7 of 14. Enumeration includes: James W. Parker, 57, marr at 28, owns home valued: $2,500, not a farm, b. VA, father b. VA, mother b. NC; Annie R., wife, 55, marr at 26, b. VA, parents b. VA.
  7. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 204. Stone reported to read: James W. Parker, 20 Jun 1872 - 14 Sept. 1930.