Brief Life History of George
George Parker was born about 1790, in Virginia, United States. He married Sarah Sally Yager on 21 December 1818, in Madison, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 4 daughters. He died in his hometown.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know George? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (10)
- George Parker, "United States Census, 1850"
- Legacy NFS Source: George Parker - Individual or family possessions: Family genealogies: birth-name: George Parker
- George Parker, "Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1771-1989"
Spouse and Children
Children (6)
+1 More Child
World Events (8)
1791
Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.
1812 · Monumental Church Built
The Monumental Church was built between 1812-1814 on the sight where the Richmond Theatre fire had taken place. It is a monument to those that died in the fire.
1821 · Financial Relief for Public Land
A United States law to provide financial relief for the purchasers of Public Lands. It permitted the earlier buyers, that couldn't pay completely for the land, to return the land back to the government. This granted them a credit towards the debt they had on land. Congress, also, extended credit to buyer for eight more years. Still while being in economic panic and the shortage of currency made by citizens, the government hoped that with the time extension, the economy would improve.
Name Meaning
English: occupational name from Middle English parker ‘park-keeper’ (Old French parquier, parchier), an officer employed to look after deer and other game in a hunting park (see Park 1). This surname is also very common among African Americans. It has also been recorded since medieval times in Ireland.
Americanized form of one or more similar (like-sounding) Jewish names.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.