Some Descendants of Elijah
Parker (Isaac, Moses,
Aaron, Moses,
Abraham) and Rhoda Lord of Cavendish
- 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]
- Sarah E. Parker
was born about 1839 in Vermont. [Ref]
In 1850 Sarah E. lived with her parents in Cavendish. [Ref]