Samuel Lined Parks

The "family bible" information of Elijah M. Parks recorded before 1853 is assumed to be a more accurate source of information than http://www.phys.utk.edu/jeparks/Genealogy/Parks%20Genealogy%202008.pdf The original can be viewed at http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/wilkes/bibles/parks02.txt

Transcript from http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/wilkes/bibles/parks02.txt " This book was wet and damaged spring 1853 when returning from Texas trying to swim on horseback one of the bayou's in the north of La. and also had myself and all my belongings wet and damaged. E.M. Parks (This book belonged to Elijah M. Parks, great grandson of John, grandson of George, son of James Lafayette Parks.)

The sons of Thomas Parks were as follows: John Parks died in Tenn. Thomas Parks died in Wilkes County, N.C.* Rueben Parks died in Tenn. Aaron Parks died in Tenn., near Fayett Ambrose Parks died in Misouri William Parks died West These are the children of T. Parks of brother to John, my grandfathers father. according to the memory of Benjamin Parks of Wilkes County, N.C. This August 9 1848.

Martin Parks inspector at Lynchburg and William, brothers were the sons of William killed at Powell's Valley in Amherst Co. Va. some of them are living 12 miles above Lynchburg near James River.

• Col. Benjamin J. Parks on the Red River is son of Thomas who died on the Adkin River in Wilkes County, N.C.

The Family of Parks- Thomas and Son John Thomas had John and Thomas Names of children of John were as follows John Parks was born 18 May 1706 and married Mary Sharp 20 August 1732 in VA. She was born 20 August 1715. Their children: Rachel Parks born 3 December 1733 Betsy Parks born 27 February 1735 Mary Parks born 27 February 1736 William Parks born 13 October 1737 John Parks born 6 March 1739 Thomas Parks born 29 November 1740 Ann Parks born 15 September 1742 Mildred Parks born 24 March 1744 Winfield Parks born 24 March 1744(twins) Benjamin Parks born 25 March 1746 Franky Parks born 28 December 1747 Charles Parks born 13 October 1749 Susanna Parks born 22 September 1751 Linchfield Parks born 14 February 1753 Sarah Parks born 22 March 1755 Samuel Parks born 28 November 1757 George Parks born 5 August 1759

https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/r/a/n/Richard-W-Raney/GENE48-0012.html appears to be a good source of information but is probably less reliable than http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/wilkes/bibles/parks02.txt and http://www.phys.utk.edu/jeparks/Genealogy/Parks%20Genealogy%202008.pdf

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9. SAMUEL LINED4 PARKS (JOHN3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born November 28, 1757 in Amherst Co NC, and died October 23, 1844 in Burke Co, NC. He married ELIZABETH HARBISON14 Abt. 1778 in Wilkes Co NC.

Notes for SAMUEL LINED PARKS:

Rev. War record no. SF8937 DAR A 087206, Pvt. NC.

Possible Residence Burke Co., NC after 1795.

Widow daughter and her children lived with them.

Samuel's birth date is also given as 28 Nov 1757.

Samuel left all his property and slaves to daughter Betsy Penland. Executors though were John S Parks and John Parks. On file was a charge to Samuel's estate by John S Parks "Six gallons of Brandy @ 50 cents per gal. Total $3.00". Also $1.00 was paid by John S for plank to make a coffin on 15 Oct 1846.

Children of SAMUEL PARKS and ELIZABETH HARBISON are:

	i.	 	MARY5 PARKS14, d. Abt. 1851, Bloomington Co, IN; m. ZEBULON ALEXANDER, 1820.

ii. AMBROSE PARKS14, m. MARTHA PARKS.
Notes for MARTHA PARKS:
See Patsy Martha Parks d/o/William and Jemimah Parks. May be the same person.

	iii.	 	WILLIAM A PARKS14, b. December 13, 1778, Wilkes Co, NC; d. November 21, 1862, Bloomington Co, IN; m. JEMIMAH BRANCH14, September 13, 1798, NC.

Notes for WILLIAM A PARKS:
William and Jemimah and their nine children migrated to Monroe Co, IN in 1820.

	More About WILLIAM A PARKS:

Burial: 1862, Chambersville Cem.

	iv.	 	GEORGE PARKS14, b. 1779, NC; d. January 17, 1860, Cumberland Co, IL; m. (1) MARY MOORE14; m. (2) SALLY CHAMBERS, 1808.

Notes for GEORGE PARKS:
George and Polly and their children migrated to Monroe Co., IN with George Parks' wagon train in 1815.

W R Lawrence, child of Eliza and John Lawrence, has stated that George and Polly Parks first settled in TN, near Columbia, where his mother was born.

W R Lawrence also stated George's second wife, Sally Chambers was a widow, and mother of Nancy Puitt, who married Elijah Moore, son of Daniel and Rachel (Stone) Moore (parents of Polly Moore, wife of George II).

W R Lawrence states Juletta and Cynthia had no children, but records show at least one daughter for Juletta.

My address is : Ms. Linda S. Hart

2308 Motley Dr. - Mesquite, Texas 75150-5308 Will be in touch soon. Linda

	Notes for MARY MOORE:

There are several dates for "Pollys" death 1827, 1830, 1844.

	More About MARY MOORE:

Burial: on farm 4 miles from Bloomington

	v.	 	BENJAMIN F PARKS14, b. June 03, 1785, Wilkes Co, NC; d. April 15, 1852, Putman Co, IN; m. MARY R PARKS14, Abt. 1805, Burke Co, NC.

Notes for BENJAMIN F PARKS:
Benjamin was a Baptist minister and was pastor of the Vernal Baptist Church in Monroe Co. IN.

On the 1850 census, Warren Twp, Putnam Co., IN: Benjamin was 64 with $3000 assets. Samuel and James were still at home. Also daughters Mary J and Nancy Piercy, with 2 small children, James T and Samuel J Piercy. Possibly husband has died. Louisa has also died and a child of her's is also in home with Benjamin and Polly, a Louisa T Johnston, age 8.

Benjamin and Polly were first cousins.

The Jenkins-Parks cemetery is located on US 40, 35 miles east of Terre Haute, on a farm 1 1/2 miles north of Putnamville.

	More About BENJAMIN F PARKS:

Burial: Jenkins Parks Cem.

	vi.	 	ELIZABETH PARKS14, b. 1795, NC; d. Abt. 1860, Buncomb Co, NC; m. HENRY PENLAND, Abt. 1810.

Notes for ELIZABETH PARKS:
1820 census of Buncomb Co, NC. 5 children under 10, 2 boys and3 girls.

	vii.	 	JOHN S PARKS14, b. 1797, Burke Co, NC; m. MARY.

Notes for JOHN S PARKS:
John and family lived in Wilkes Co, NC

	viii.	 	GABRIEL PARKS14, b. February 20, 1798, Burke Co, NC; d. February 27, 1880, Bloomington Co, IN; m. (1) DAVIS; m. (2) HARDIE; m. (3) MARTHA JERNIGAN BURCH.

Notes for GABRIEL PARKS:
Gabriel and family went to GA in 1823.

	ix.	 	MARTIN A PARKS14, b. Abt. 1800, Burke Co, NC; d. Abt. 1857; m. UNKNOWN, Abt. 1825.

Notes for MARTIN A PARKS:
1830 census of Burke Co, NC. Martin and wife were 20 and 30 years old. 2 boys under 5.

	x.	 	JAMES RANSON PARKS14, b. March 29, 1801, Burke Co, NC; d. April 02, 1890, Owen Co, IN; m. ELIZABETH HARBISON, March 14, 1820.

Notes for JAMES RANSON PARKS:
James may have died in Monroe Co, IN

	More About JAMES RANSON PARKS:

Burial: 1890, Chambersville Cem.