The Family of Vern Parker Vernon O. Parker was born July, 1899, perhaps in Hanford, California, most likely in Lindsay, California. His mother was Anna Bills from Feldon County, Illinois, his father was James Madison Parker, of Wills Point, Texas. Nothing is known of his mother's family, but the Parker line dates back to the 1300's in England, where his ancestor imigrated from Cornwall to Virginia in the 1600's. From Virginia the Parkers moved to North Carolina, to Franklin County, Alabama. James Madison's father, Green, took his wife, Catherine "Docia" Burns and his family to Texas. James Madison then moved his family to California, where the five younger of eight children were born. Vernon and his twin sister, Vera, were the youngest in the family. James Madison and Anna Parker are both buried in the Lindsay Cemetery, Lindsay, California. Green and "Docia" Parker are buried at Wills Point, Texas. Docia Burns Parker: Paternal grandmother of Vern Parker, dated, 1882, Wills Point, Texas The Parker Family: Standing: Julian E., Claude M., Mary "Mamie" D., Lillian. Seated: Mother; Anna, Esther, Father; James Madison, Jennie M. Vernon and Vera were not born at this time. Hanford, California, around 1900. The Eldest Parker Sisters: Jennie, Lillian, seated; Mamie, the eldest, probably around 1890. Probably in Texas, as these three were born there. Brother: Claude Madison Parker Sister: Esther Ruth Parker Dan The House in Lindsay, California, probably around 1910. James Madison, the twins; Vera and Vernon, baby; probably grandson. Anna Bills Parker with grandson; probably George, son of Julian. Lindsay, California. Anna Bills Parker. Probably in the late 1930's. The James Madison Family James Madison Parker 1850 - 1918  Anna Bills Parker 1851 - 1948 Mary Docia Parker Squires 1881 - 1969  Lillian P. Parker Jarrett 1884 - 1948  Jennie M. Parker 1886 - Date of Death Unknown Claude Madison Parker 1888 - 1953 Julian E. Parker 1890 - 1920 Esther Ruth Parker Dan 1897 - 1982  Vernon O. Parker 1899 - 1978  Vera I. Parker Volk 1899 - Date of Death Unknown More About Lindsay, California  Go to the Next Page   Return to Top of Page Return to About Vern Parker  Return Home "Hast thou given the horse his might? Hast thou clothed his neck with the quivering mane?" Job 39:19 ASV