Brief Life History of James
James Parks Jr. was born on 30 January 1761, in Harford, Maryland, United States as the son of James Parks Sr. He married Jane Buchanan on 4 May 1786, in Rockbridge Parish, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. He died on 13 March 1837, in Scott, Kentucky, United States, at the age of 76, and was buried in Parks Cemetery, Rockholds, Whitley, Kentucky, United States.
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Sources (5)
- James Parks, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940"
- James Parks, "Find A Grave Index"
- James Parks, "Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901"
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1773
Historical Boundaries: 1774: Harford, Maryland Colony, British Colonial America 1776: Harford, Maryland, United States
1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1781
In 1781, Maryland donated land to be used for part of Washington, D. C.
Name Meaning
English:
variant of Park 1 with genitival, plural, or post-medieval excrescent -s.
variant of Perk , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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