Home > United States of America > Indiana > Tipton County > Windfall > Brookside Cemetery > Deacon Thomas Parker

Deacon Thomas Parker

Birth	:	1609 Wiltshire, England
Death	:	12 Aug 1683 Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial	:	Brookside Cemetery, Windfall, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3665170, -85.9635330
Inscription	:	HERE LYETH WITHIN THIS ARCHED PLACE YE BODY OF DEACON THOMAS PARKER WHO WAS WON OF THE FOUNDATION OF YE CHURCH WHO DYED YE 12 OF AUGUST 1683 AGED ABOUT 74
Description	:	Thomas Parker emigrated on the ship “Susan and Ellin”, departing London, England on 11 Mar 1635. The ship was fitted by Sir Richard Saltonstall. Because of a connection between Sir Richard Saltonstall and the Parkers of Browsholme (his granddaughter Mary Sunderland married an Edward Parker, born 1602), some have speculated Thomas Parker was part of the Parkers of Browsholme. There is no documentary evidence to support the conjecture. On the ship list, he gave his age as 30, placing his birth about 1605. Thomas Parker settled first in Lynn, MA, removing to Reading, MA a... Read More	Thomas Parker emigrated on the ship “Susan and Ellin”, departing London, England on 11 Mar 1635. The ship was fitted by Sir Richard Saltonstall. Because of a connection between Sir Richard Saltonstall and the Parkers of Browsholme (his granddaughter Mary Sunderland married an Edward Parker, born 1602), some have speculated Thomas Parker was part of the Parkers of Browsholme. There is no documentary evidence to support the conjecture. On the ship list, he gave his age as 30, placing his birth about 1605. Thomas Parker settled first in Lynn, MA, removing to Reading, MA a few years later, where he was one of seven founding member of the town’s first church. He was named deacon of the church in 1645. He died 12 Aug 1683, nine days after making his will, dated 3 Aug 1683, proved 18 Dec 1683. In the 19th century, a number of old gravestones were discovered in a building, including that of the Thomas Parker. The discovered gravestones were then placed together in a section of the cemetery, not over the actual graves. Based on the birth estimate from his gravestone, some researchers have also tried identifying Thomas Parker and the son of John Parker and Jane Bates who was baptized on 31 Mar 1609 at Norton, Derbyshire, Eng. This Thomas, however, was buried on 18 Jul 1609. Other researchers have tried to place his birth in Cholderton, Wiltshire. Parker was a common surname, as Thomas was a common given name. There were plenty of Thomas Parkers whose baptisms in England can be found between 1605-1609. No documentation is known to confirm the origins of Deacon Thomas Parker of Reading, MA. (This info thanks to Gar Watson)

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Deacon Thomas Parker's memorial?
Deacon Thomas Parker's memorial is located at: Brookside Cemetery, Windfall, Tipton County, USA.
When did Deacon Thomas Parker death?
Deacon Thomas Parker death on 12 Aug 1683 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Deacon Thomas Parker's memorial?
Latitude: 40.3665170
Longitude: -85.9635330

Family Members:

Spouse

Children

Lieut Hananiah Parker

(1638 - 1724)

Sgt John Parker

(1640 - 1699)

Ens Nathaniel Parker

(1651 - 1737)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brookside Cemetery
Windfall, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3665170, -85.9635330

2. Turkey Creek Cemetery
Wildcat Township, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3767280, -85.9552060

3. Wheeler Cemetery
Windfall, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3990260, -85.9423780

4. Salem Cemetery
Windfall, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4028015, -85.9558029

5. Nevada Cemetery
Nevada, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3916740, -86.0034332

6. Sidner Cemetery
Tipton, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3841700, -86.0244240

7. Turner Cemetery
Sharpsville, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3657040, -86.0376800

8. New Hope Cemetery
Phlox, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4137080, -85.9208320

9. Curtisville Cemetery
Curtisville, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3198318, -85.8967743

10. Chandler Cemetery
Greentown, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4317180, -85.9947650

11. Sandbank Cemetery
Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2917450, -85.9900870

12. Union Civil Cemetery
West Liberty, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4357440, -85.9095590

13. Sisters of Saint Joseph Cemetery
Tipton, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3053040, -86.0368000

14. Freeman Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4523560, -85.9805170

15. Simpson Cemetery
West Liberty, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4355400, -85.8914300

16. Sharpsville Cemetery
Sharpsville, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3766136, -86.0790405

17. Leisure Cemetery
Duck Creek Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3658800, -85.8456700

18. Jerome Cemetery
Jerome, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4565720, -85.9371450

19. One Man Cemetery
Tipton, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2841415, -86.0198135

20. Goar Cemetery
Jackson, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3255997, -86.0744019

21. Lower Kokomo Church Cemetery
Kokomo, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4412530, -86.0540540

22. Poff Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4470210, -86.0512090

23. Lamb Cemetery
Greentown, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4712410, -85.9758072

24. Old Fairview Cemetery
Tipton, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2760500, -86.0464100