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Birth	:	18 Jun 1863 Pittsboro, Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	14 Nov 1936 Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Mount Gravatt Cemetery and Crematorium, Mount Gravatt, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-27.5541280, 153.0659870
Inscription	:	Father
Description	:	History of Hendricks County Indiana, Her People and Industries and Institutions John V. Hadley, B.F. Bowen & Co., Indianapolis, 1914, page 702: ROBERT E. PARKER - Middle township, Hendricks county, has been especially honored in the character and career of Robert E. Parker, who, in the face of obstacles that would have discouraged and defeated many another, has forged his way to the front by a strong inherent force and well directed intelligence and judgment and who for many years has ranked among the substantial and prominent men of this locality, few having occupied a more honored... Read More	History of Hendricks County Indiana, Her People and Industries and Institutions John V. Hadley, B.F. Bowen & Co., Indianapolis, 1914, page 702: ROBERT E. PARKER - Middle township, Hendricks county, has been especially honored in the character and career of Robert E. Parker, who, in the face of obstacles that would have discouraged and defeated many another, has forged his way to the front by a strong inherent force and well directed intelligence and judgment and who for many years has ranked among the substantial and prominent men of this locality, few having occupied a more honored place in the estimation of his fellow citizens than he. He is a man of public spirit, who, while laboring for his individual advancement, has never neglected his broader duties to the public in general, and his character has been exemplary in all the relations of life. Robert E. Parker, the son of William G. and Martha (Wells) Parker, was born in Pittsboro, Indiana, in 1863. William Parker was a native of Kentucky and when a small boy came to this county with his parents. Upon reaching manhood he remained on the farm for a time and later engaged in the mercantile business in Pittsboro for a number of years. During the war he bought and shipped mules for the government and throughout his whole life he was interested in the buying and selling of stock. In 1872 William Parker moved to Indianapolis, but four years later moved back to Pittsboro. where he remained until his death, January 8, 1877. While he was primarily interested in business ventures of one kind and another, he was, nevertheless, greatly interested in politics and always took a prominent part in the affairs of his community. He was trustee of his township for eight years and was always active in Republican politics. Mrs. William Parker was born in North Carolina and came in a wagon to this county with her parents when she was a small girl. She is still living in Pittsboro. Mr. and Mrs. William Parker reared a family of nine children: Mrs. Mary E. Lewis; Loyd; Wilson; Jennie, deceased; Robert E., whose history is herein presented; William; Ruth, deceased, and two who died in infancy. Robert E. Parker received his education in the school of Pittsboro and Indianapolis, a part of the time in Indianapolis, while his parents were living there from 1872 to 1876, and later in Pittsboro. Upon the death of his father in 1877, he went on to the home farm, where he has resided since. In addition to his general farming, he also raises hogs and good road horses, which he finds a very successful and lucrative part of his farming. Mr. Parker was married August 21, 1890, to Mary E. Dillon, a native of Middle township, daughter of Luke and Julia (Ashby) Dillon, and to this marriage were born three children, Chester, Margaret, deceased, and Edgar. On January 22, 1905, Mr. Parker was married to Cora Keeney, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Bursott) Keeney. Charles Keeney is a native of Montgomery county, Indiana, and now lives with his son-in-law, Mr. Parker. He owns a farm in Raintown. Mrs. Keeney was a native of Kentucky and died in 1909. Mr. and Mrs. Keeney had eight children: Mrs. Sarah J. Money, David D., Mrs. Olive Ann Ellis, Cora (the wife of Mr. Parker), Orin F., George, and two who died in infancy. Mr. Parker takes a keen interest in politics and has been identified with the Republican party since he was able to cast his first ballot. He has never been tempted to make the race for any office, being content to devote his time to his agricultural interests. He is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons and is a devout member of the Christian church, in which he has been a deacon for many years. Mrs. Parker is a member of the Baptist church. His earnest labors and honest dealings with his fellow men have resulted in a large measure of success in a material way, and at the same time he has won the confidence and admiration of his neighbors and fellow men.

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Where is Robert Ellsworth Parker's memorial?
Robert Ellsworth Parker's memorial is located at: Mount Gravatt Cemetery and Crematorium, Mount Gravatt, Brisbane City, Australia.
When did Robert Ellsworth Parker death?
Robert Ellsworth Parker death on 14 Nov 1936 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Ellsworth Parker's memorial?
Latitude: -27.5541280
Longitude: 153.0659870

Family Members:

Parent

Martha Wells Parker

(1829 - 1914)

Spouse

Siblings

Mary Evaline Parker Lewis

(1853 - 1920)

Children

Chester Vernon Parker

(1891 - 1976)

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Coordinate: -27.5541280, 153.0659870

2. Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium
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Coordinate: -27.5258170, 153.0777450

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4. St John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -27.4855800, 153.0446860

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Coordinate: -27.4854900, 153.0447200

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Coordinate: -27.4749890, 153.0353880

14. Tingalpa Christ Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -27.4727272, 153.1117449

15. Cathedral of St Stephen
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Coordinate: -27.4686810, 153.0285400

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Coordinate: -27.4671437, 153.0149713

17. Paddington Cemetery (Defunct)
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Coordinate: -27.4650180, 153.0084460

18. Bulimba Uniting Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -27.4514020, 153.0623340

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20. Dennis Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: -27.4747380, 152.9829810

22. Chapel Hill Uniting Church Cemetery
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23. Saint Mark's Anglican Cemetery
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24. Kingston Pioneer Cemetery
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