George Bell Parker

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353690
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

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GEORGE B. PARKER DIES IN 92ND YEAR

Has Lived In Preston Since 1881; Superintendent Of Methodist Sunday School

George B. Parker passed away at his home here last night in his 92nd year. His death was not unexpected. In the passing of Mr. Parker, Preston loses one of its oldest and most revered citizens. Born in Weston in 1839, Mr. Parker was one who saw the growth of Preston, Waterloo county and the province practically from the time of the MacKenzie rebellion. He was married in 1863, to Elizabeth Jane Hurst at Brampton. He moved to Elora in 1864 where their eight children were born. In 1881 the family moved to Preston and resided on Queen street. He was predeceased by his wife in 1901 and then made his home with his daughter, Miss Isobel Parker, until recently when he went to live with his son, Mr. Thomas J. Parker on Duke street. The death severs a link with Ontario's past. The late Mr. Parker's family settled in York county in 1830 and have always been prominent and untiring workers on behalf of the Liberal party. The last of his family, his brothers, lived to even a greater age and were highly respected in York county by all with whom they came in contact. A staunch Methodist all his life, Mr. Parker was for many years superintendent of the local Sunday school. He displayed intense interest in all matters pertaining to the church. For many years he was with the P. E. Shantz foundry and later transferred his connections to the E. B. Salyerds Company. He retired about 20 years ago. Of his eight children, two survive. They are Mr.Thomas J. Parker and Miss Isobel Parker. There are also seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, The grandchildren are Mrs. D. W. Panabaker, Hespeler; Mrs. R. H. Renwick, Preston; Mr. Elmer Parker, London: Mr. Walter Parker, Preston and Messrs, Roy Lawrence and Elton Parker, Port Huron, Mich. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the home of his son, Mr. Thomas J. Parker, 553 Duke street, to Preston cemetery, where interment will take place, Rev. R. M. Geiger of St. Paul's church will officiate.

Kitchener Daily Record 21 Apr 1931 pg 3

George married Jane Elizabeth Hurst 4 Feb 1864, Peel Co., Ontario. Jane was born 29 Nov 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Margaret Bell "Maggie" Parker was born 1865, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1896.
2. George Wilfred Parker was born 1863, Brampton, Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. John Hurst Parker was born 18 May 1870, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Thomas J. Parker was born 3 Dec 1868, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Margaret Bell Parker was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Emily Bell "Emma" Parker was born 16 Jul 1872, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1899, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
7. Isaac Modeland Parker was born 24 Mar 1876, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
8. Nelson S. Parker was born 30 Nov 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
9. Isabella Jane Parker was born 11 Jul 1878, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1879; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
10. Nelson Shakspeare Parker was born 30 Nov 1883, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1907, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
11. Nelson Shakespeare Parker was born 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.