Some Descendants of Elijah Parker (Isaac, Moses, Aaron, Moses, Abraham) and Rhoda Lord of Cavendish

  1. Elizabeth R. Parker was born on 15 Apr 1832 in Cavendish. [Ref][Ref, about 1832 in Vermont] She may be the Elizabeth R. who married Russell W. Burke. Russell was born about 1827 in Vermont. [Ref] He died on 16 May 1894 in New York City. [Ref]
    In 1850 Elizabeth R. lived with her parents in Cavendish. [Ref] In 1870 Russell and Elizabeth lived in New York City and Russell was a corn merchant with real estate worth $2,800. Eliza Parker, born 1806 in Vermont, lived with them. It may be that both Elizabeth R. and her mother are named Elizabeth Rhoda. [Ref] Mrs. Russell W. Burke was issued a passport on 29 Oct 1870 for the purpose of travelling abroad with her two daughters. [Ref] In 1871 Elizabeth R. Burke was living in Brighton, Sussex, England. One of her daughters and her cousin [first cousin once removed] Anne D. Proctor was living with her. [Ref] In 1880 Elizabeth and Russell were living in New York City and Russell was an agent for an oil business. [Ref]
    In her 1870 passport application, Mrs. Burke is described as 5'3" tall with hazel eyes and red hair. [Ref]
  2. Sarah E. Parker was born about 1839 in Vermont. [Ref]
    In 1850 Sarah E. lived with her parents in Cavendish. [Ref]