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     George O. Evans was born in 1837 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Ann Turlington circa 1851.^1,2

George O. Evans died on 6 April 1869 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹
George O. Evans was buried after 6 April 1869 at Main Ridge, Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Jemimah "Mimay" Spence was born circa 1808 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Per Milesfiles: "he 1850 census puts her birth at 1800, but her parents gave consent on her 1825 marriage, so she was evidently born circa 1808 as shown in the 1880 census."¹ She married John Parramore (Palmer) (?) on 5 July 1825 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Per Milesfiles: "Wm. Sparrow was the security on the M.L.B. of John Parramore of Jno. of Smith Island and Jemimah Spence, daughter of James & Eliz. Spence, who gave consent."²
     Jemimah "Mimay" Spence was listed as a resident in James Spence and Ellizabeth Parks's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Election District 3, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1820 United States Federal Census
There are multiple EVANS households on ppl 424 and 425 of the census, as well as relatedfamilies of BRADSHAW, PARKS, SPENCE, and TYLER.
p. 425, line 5

Jemimah "Mimay" Spence and John Parramore (Palmer) (?) appeared in the census of 1850 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census head of household     1850      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
He was shown as Jno. Parramore the head of HH#1165, a 50 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Parramores: Mimay, age 50; Sopha, age 16; and Sally, age 48.²

Jemimah "Mimay" Spence and John Parramore (Palmer) (?) appeared in the census of 1860 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census head of household     1860      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [4]
He was shown as John Parramore the head of HH#577, a 60 year old sailor. Listed with him were Jemina Parramore, age 68; Wm. L. Jones, a 27 year old sailor; and Sophia Jones, age 22.²

Jemimah "Mimay" Spence and John Parramore (Palmer) (?) appeared in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
He was shown as John Parramore, age 65 in HH#LM954 headed by Wm. L. Jones, a 36 year old sailor. Also listed was Sophier Jones, age 35 and keeping house, who was evidently his daughter and Jemima Parramore, age 72, who was evidently his wife.²

     John Parramore (Palmer) (?) was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Jemimah "Mimay" Spence, daughter of James Spence and Ellizabeth Parks, on 5 July 1825 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Per Milesfiles: "Wm. Sparrow was the security on the M.L.B. of John Parramore of Jno. of Smith Island and Jemimah Spence, daughter of James & Eliz. Spence, who gave consent."¹
     John Parramore (Palmer) (?) and Jemimah "Mimay" Spence appeared in the census of 1850 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census head of household     1850      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
He was shown as Jno. Parramore the head of HH#1165, a 50 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Parramores: Mimay, age 50; Sopha, age 16; and Sally, age 48.¹

John Parramore (Palmer) (?) and Jemimah "Mimay" Spence appeared in the census of 1860 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census head of household     1860      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [4]
He was shown as John Parramore the head of HH#577, a 60 year old sailor. Listed with him were Jemina Parramore, age 68; Wm. L. Jones, a 27 year old sailor; and Sophia Jones, age 22.¹

John Parramore (Palmer) (?) and Jemimah "Mimay" Spence appeared in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
He was shown as John Parramore, age 65 in HH#LM954 headed by Wm. L. Jones, a 36 year old sailor. Also listed was Sophier Jones, age 35 and keeping house, who was evidently his daughter and Jemima Parramore, age 72, who was evidently his wife.¹

John Parramore (Palmer) (?) appeared in the census of 7 June 1880 at Onancock & Tangier Island, Lee District, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census with son-in-law     7 Jun 1880      Onancock & Tangier Island, Lee District, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
The HH was headed by Lemor Spence, a 50 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Spences: Betsy, a 48 year old wife; Griffin, a 25 year old son and farm hand; Lewis, a 23 year old son and farm hand; Thomas, an 18 year old son and farm hand; John, a 16 year old son and farm hand; Sophia, a 12 year old daughter and farm hand; Richard, an 8 year old son; and Mary, a 5 year old daughter. Also listed were Mary Carmine, a 25 year old cook; John Palmer, age 80, (head of HH's wife's father) (transcriped by Ancestry.com as head of HH's father-in-law) who works about; and Mimy Palmer, age 72 (head of HH's wife's mother) (transcriped by Ancestry.com as head of HH's mother-in-law).¹

     William Z. Evans was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Jane Powell on 28 February 1848 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Per MilesFiles: "John R. Boggs was the security on the M.L.B. of William Evans and Jane Powell, ward of John W. Chandler."^2,1
William Z. Evans died on 10 July 1894 at District No. 2, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles: "Census head of household     1850      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He was shown as Wm. Evans the head of HH#122, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600. Listed with him were the following Evans: June, age 21 and John, age 1."¹
     Reference:
MilesFiles cites:

William Z. Evans was listed as a resident in William Evans and Nancy Evans's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Election District 3, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1820 United States Federal Census
There are multiple EVANS households on ppl 424 and 425 of the census, as well as relatedfamilies of BRADSHAW, PARKS, SPENCE, and TYLER.
p. 424, line 4

William Z. Evans and Jane Powell appeared in the census of 1850 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles: Census head of household     1850      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He was shown as Wm. Evans the head of HH#122, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600. Listed with him were the following Evans: June, age 21 and John, age 1.¹

     Jane Powell was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married William Z. Evans, son of William Evans and Nancy Evans, on 28 February 1848 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Per MilesFiles: "John R. Boggs was the security on the M.L.B. of William Evans and Jane Powell, ward of John W. Chandler."^1,2
     Jane Powell and William Z. Evans appeared in the census of 1850 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles: Census head of household     1850      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He was shown as Wm. Evans the head of HH#122, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600. Listed with him were the following Evans: June, age 21 and John, age 1.²

     Rebecca "Beckyi" Ann Trader was born circa 1815 at Virginia, USA;
Aged 35 in the 1850 census.¹ She married William H. Deagle on 19 November 1833 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives, her 1st of 3 husbands.
His first wife, Polly, died in 1833.
Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940 Rebecca "Beckyi" Ann Trader married Abel Parks (Sr.), son of John Parks (Sr.) and Mary "Polly" Evans, on 4 November 1844 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives. Her 2nd of 3 husbands
Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940 Rebecca "Beckyi" Ann Trader married James Dawson Yates on 12 January 1859 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 3rd of 3 husbands
Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
     Rebecca "Beckyi" Ann Trader and Abel Parks (Sr.) appeared in the census of 11 September 1850 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
NB: Harriet may be his daughter, while Emily and Alfred may be grandchildren
p. 210-A, lines 37-42, dwelling 190, family 189
37 PARKES, Able 60 [1790] M W Fisherman $1,2000 VA Cannot Read or Write
38 " , Becky A. 35 [1815] F W VA Cannot Read or Write
39 " , Lucretia 11/12 [1849] F W VA
40 DEAGLE, Emily 12 [1838] F W VA >- Possible child by Rebecca's first marriage
41 PARKES Harriet 3 [1847] F W VA
42 JEFFERSON Alfred 10 [1840] M W VA.¹

     Harriet C. Parks was born on 14 February 1847 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA;
Aged 3 in the 1850 census, but age 22 on 1869 marriage record.^1,2,3 She married James Alfred Wood on 4 November 1869 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
Bride:

Groom:
Harriet C. Parks died on 20 October 1914 at age 67.³
     Harriet C. Parks was listed as a resident in Abel Parks (Sr.) and Rebecca "Beckyi" Ann Trader's household in the census report on 11 September 1850 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
NB: Harriet may be his daughter, while Emily and Alfred may be grandchildren
p. 210-A, lines 37-42, dwelling 190, family 189
37 PARKES, Able 60 [1790] M W Fisherman $1,2000 VA Cannot Read or Write
38 " , Becky A. 35 [1815] F W VA Cannot Read or Write
39 " , Lucretia 11/12 [1849] F W VA
40 DEAGLE, Emily 12 [1838] F W VA >- Possible child by Rebecca's first marriage
41 PARKES Harriet 3 [1847] F W VA
42 JEFFERSON Alfred 10 [1840] M W VA.¹

     James Alfred Wood was born in 1847 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Harriet C. Parks, daughter of Abel Parks (Sr.) and Rebecca "Beckyi" Ann Trader, on 4 November 1869 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
Bride:

Groom:

     William H. Deagle married Polly Kellum
;
His 1st of 2 wives.³ William H. Deagle was born in 1798 at Pine Top district, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.² He married Rebecca "Beckyi" Ann Trader on 19 November 1833 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives, her 1st of 3 husbands.
His first wife, Polly, died in 1833.
Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
William H. Deagle died before 4 November 1844;
His wifeRebecca remarried in that year.²

     Polly Kellum married William H. Deagle
;
His 1st of 2 wives.¹ Polly Kellum was born circa 1800 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Polly Kellum died before 1833.¹

     James Dawson Yates was born in 1824.¹ He married Rebecca "Beckyi" Ann Trader on 12 January 1859 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 3rd of 3 husbands
Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

     Abel Parks Jr. was born in 1826 at Smith Island, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Aged 34 in the 1860 census.^1,2,3 He married Elizabeth Ann Deagle on 26 July 1852 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850
Abel Parks Jr. died on 3 May 1863 at Battle of Chancellorsville, near Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USA;
See Wikipedia article on Chancellorsville.^1,6,7
     Abel Parks Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Deagle appeared in the census of 28 July 1860 at Saluda, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA;
1860 United States Federal Census
Household Members (Name)     Age

Abel Parks Jr. began military service between 3 March 1862 and 3 May 1863 at Civil War - Confederate, Virginia, USA,
U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

     Curtis Parks was born in 1828.¹

     Elizabeth Ann Deagle was born circa 1836 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA;
Aged 24 in the 1860 census.^1,2 She married Abel Parks Jr., son of Abel Parks (Sr.) and Lavina Parks, on 26 July 1852 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850
Elizabeth Ann Deagle died on 21 March 1865 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Elizabeth Ann Deagle and Abel Parks Jr. appeared in the census of 28 July 1860 at Saluda, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA;
1860 United States Federal Census
Household Members (Name)     Age

     Sarah Ann Parks was born in 1849.¹

     William Reuben Parks was born in 1855.¹ He married Elvira Jackman Blake on 19 December 1877
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.²
William Reuben Parks died in February 1885.¹

     Elvira Jackman Blake was born on 24 April 1860 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married William Reuben Parks, son of Abel Parks (Sr.) and Rebecca "Beckyi" Ann Trader, on 19 December 1877
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.¹
Elvira Jackman Blake died on 15 September 1939 at age 79.¹

     Lucretia Parks was born circa October 1849 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA;
Aged 11 months in the 1850 census.¹
     Lucretia Parks was listed as a resident in Abel Parks (Sr.) and Rebecca "Beckyi" Ann Trader's household in the census report on 11 September 1850 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
NB: Harriet may be his daughter, while Emily and Alfred may be grandchildren
p. 210-A, lines 37-42, dwelling 190, family 189
37 PARKES, Able 60 [1790] M W Fisherman $1,2000 VA Cannot Read or Write
38 " , Becky A. 35 [1815] F W VA Cannot Read or Write
39 " , Lucretia 11/12 [1849] F W VA
40 DEAGLE, Emily 12 [1838] F W VA >- Possible child by Rebecca's first marriage
41 PARKES Harriet 3 [1847] F W VA
42 JEFFERSON Alfred 10 [1840] M W VA.¹

     Thomas Parks was born circa 1798 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He married Susan Catlin on 5 August 1822 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
MilesFiles cites:[S564] Pollitt, Roy - Som Co Marriages 1796-1871, (Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co, 1986), 564.
Thomas Parks died before 12 August 1852 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Per MilesFiles, in his 12 Aug 1852 will, his father, Charles PARKS, mentioned two deceased sons and FIVE deceased daughters, including: Thomas, Charles (Jr.), Polly BRADSHAW, Sally THOMAS, Britannah MISTER, Alisey BLAKE, and Jemima EVANS.

MilesFiles cites: [S2233] Dryden, Ruth - Som Wills, 1837-1859, (Ruth T. Dryden, 2414 Front St. #25, San Diego, CA 92101), p. 54 (will of Charles Parks), 2233.^1,2
     Thomas Parks was listed as a resident in Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Election District 3, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1820 United States Federal Census
There are three PARKS households on this census page:
Line     Name
4     John PARKS <-- father of Reuben #71532 (line 8) and Charles #100471 (line 6)
6     Charles PARKS <-- Son of John PARKS #100438 (line 4), brother of Reuben #71532 (line 8)
8     Ruben PARKS <-- Son of John PARKS #100438 (line 4), brother of Charles #100471 (line 6)
     In the 1820 and 1830 censuses, Reuben's father is listed as "John PARKS". In the 1820 census (p. 433, line 4). The same tree also shows two brothers of Reuben named Charles PARKS (1755-1753) and John PARKS (1778-1862), so these other two PARKS households are likely related to Reuben: his father and brother or two brothers.
     Interestingly, there is a William CROSWELL (line 7) on the same page, who could be a relative of Ruben's wife Priscilla (CROSWELL).
There are also four EVANS households on the same page:
Line     Name
16     Elizabeth EVANS
17     Zachariah EVANS
18     Sarah EVANS
19     Peter EVANS
     Some Ancestry family trees such as the Craig Family Tree show Reuben Parks' mother to have been an EVANS: Mary Polly EVANS (1761-1832, dau. of a Richard EVANS (1738-1824). Mary Polly EVANS married Reuben's father, John Charles PARKS (1756-1847).

p. 433, line 6
Thomas Parks is mentioned in the will of Charles Parks on 12 August 1852 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Will     12 Aug 1852      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
In his will Charles Parks gave son Jacob Parks (Extr) plantation Parks Safeguard (112 1/2 ac). To heirs of sons Thomas and Charles, both dec'd. To daughter Arrabella Bradshaw. To heirs of dec'd daughters Polly Bradshaw, Sally Thomas, Brittannah Mister and Alisey Blake. To heirs of daughter Jemima Evans. Witt: Michael Webster, Hamilton J. Webster and Traves Daniel.

MilesFiles cites: [S2233] Dryden, Ruth - Som Wills, 1837-1859, (Ruth T. Dryden, 2414 Front St. #25, San Diego, CA 92101), p. 54 (will of Charles Parks), 2233.²

     Susan Catlin was born circa 1800 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA. She married Thomas Parks, son of Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw, on 5 August 1822 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
MilesFiles cites:[S564] Pollitt, Roy - Som Co Marriages 1796-1871, (Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co, 1986), 564.

     Alicey Parks was born on 5 June 1802 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ She married George Blake on 29 July 1822 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives. Per MilesFiles:They were shown as George Blake and Alcey Parks.
MilesFiles cites: [S564] Pollitt, Roy - Som Co Marriages 1796-1871, (Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co, 1986), 564.²
Alicey Parks died on 30 October 1834 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA, at age 32.¹
Alicey Parks was buried after 30 October 1834 at Jacob Parks' Plot, Deal Island, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
From Find a Grave:
Birth     5 Jun 1802, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Death     30 Oct 1834 (aged 32), Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Burial     Jacob Parks' Plot, Deal Island, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Wife of George Blake b. 1804. D. Dec. 1875
Mother of George Wesley Blake, Hester Blake, Sarah Jane Blake, William T. Blake, Elizabeth S. Blake and John S. Blake
Daughter of Charles Parks and Britannia Bradshaw Parks
Family Members
Parents
     Charles Parks 1775–1853
     Britannia Bradshaw Parks 1767–1860
Siblings
     Mary "Polly" Parks Bradshaw 1792–1833
     Arabella Parks Evans 1795–1878
     Jacob Parks 1804–1885
     Charles Parks 1808–1834
     Jemima Parks Evans 1814–1841
Children
     Hester Ann Blake Hewitt 1823–1918
     Capt William T. Blake 1829–1897
Created by: crjmaryland
Added: Jul 30, 2015
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 150012716.^1,3
     Alicey Parks was listed as a resident in Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Election District 3, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1820 United States Federal Census
There are three PARKS households on this census page:
Line     Name
4     John PARKS <-- father of Reuben #71532 (line 8) and Charles #100471 (line 6)
6     Charles PARKS <-- Son of John PARKS #100438 (line 4), brother of Reuben #71532 (line 8)
8     Ruben PARKS <-- Son of John PARKS #100438 (line 4), brother of Charles #100471 (line 6)
     In the 1820 and 1830 censuses, Reuben's father is listed as "John PARKS". In the 1820 census (p. 433, line 4). The same tree also shows two brothers of Reuben named Charles PARKS (1755-1753) and John PARKS (1778-1862), so these other two PARKS households are likely related to Reuben: his father and brother or two brothers.
     Interestingly, there is a William CROSWELL (line 7) on the same page, who could be a relative of Ruben's wife Priscilla (CROSWELL).
There are also four EVANS households on the same page:
Line     Name
16     Elizabeth EVANS
17     Zachariah EVANS
18     Sarah EVANS
19     Peter EVANS
     Some Ancestry family trees such as the Craig Family Tree show Reuben Parks' mother to have been an EVANS: Mary Polly EVANS (1761-1832, dau. of a Richard EVANS (1738-1824). Mary Polly EVANS married Reuben's father, John Charles PARKS (1756-1847).

p. 433, line 6
Alicey Parks is mentioned in the will of Charles Parks on 12 August 1852 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Will     12 Aug 1852      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
In his will Charles Parks gave son Jacob Parks (Extr) plantation Parks Safeguard (112 1/2 ac). To heirs of sons Thomas and Charles, both dec'd. To daughter Arrabella Bradshaw. To heirs of dec'd daughters Polly Bradshaw, Sally Thomas, Brittannah Mister and Alisey Blake. To heirs of daughter Jemima Evans. Witt: Michael Webster, Hamilton J. Webster and Traves Daniel.

MilesFiles cites: [S2233] Dryden, Ruth - Som Wills, 1837-1859, (Ruth T. Dryden, 2414 Front St. #25, San Diego, CA 92101), p. 54 (will of Charles Parks), 2233.⁵

     George Blake was born circa 1805 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He married Alicey Parks, daughter of Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw, on 29 July 1822 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives. Per MilesFiles:They were shown as George Blake and Alcey Parks.
MilesFiles cites: [S564] Pollitt, Roy - Som Co Marriages 1796-1871, (Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co, 1986), 564.¹ George Blake married Henrietta "Rettana/Ritty" Parks, daughter of Reuben Parks and Priscilla Franklin Croswell, on 24 February 1835 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives. Per MilesFiles:They were shown as George Blake and Rittana Parks.
MilesFiles cites: [S564] Pollitt, Roy - Som Co Marriages 1796-1871, (Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co, 1986), 564.

Maryland, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1655-1850
George Blake died between 14 July 1850 and 14 June 1860 at Potato Neck, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
He was listed in the 1850 census aged 45 in Brinkleys Dist., Somerset Co., MD. Henrietta listed as a widow with three of their children in the 1860 census without George.

1860 United States Federal Census
p. 57, lines 22-27, dwelling 420, family 409
22 BLAKE, Henrietta 44 [1816] F W Widow $200 $100 MD Cannot Read or Write
23 " , John L. 22 [1838] M W MD
24 " , James H. 13 [1847] M W MD
family 409
25 " , William F. 25 [1835] M W Farmer $300 MD
26 " , Charlotte 35 [1825 W F MD Cannot Read or Write
27 " , Edmund 12 [1848] M W MD Attended School.^1,4
     George Blake and Henrietta "Rettana/Ritty" Parks appeared in the census of 15 July 1850 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Per MilesFiels:
Census head of household     1850      Brinkleys District, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
HH#83 was headed by George Blake, a 45 year old farmer. Listed with him was Ritty Blake, age 38; Sarah J. Blake, age 22; Elizabeth Blake, age 19; John Blake, age 15; and James H. Blake, age 4.

1850 United States Federal Census
p. 356-A, lines 9-15, dwelling 83, line 83
9 BLAKE, George 45 [1805] M W Farmer $800 MD
10 " , Ritty 38 [1812] F W MD
11 " , Sarah J. 22 [1828] F W MD
12 " , William T. 20 [1830] M W Farmer MD
13 " , Elizabeth 19 [1831] F W MD
14 " , John 15 [1835] M W MD
15 " , James H. 4 [1846] M W MD.^1,5

     Henrietta "Rettana/Ritty" Parks was born circa 1812 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ She married George Blake on 24 February 1835 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives. Per MilesFiles:They were shown as George Blake and Rittana Parks.
MilesFiles cites: [S564] Pollitt, Roy - Som Co Marriages 1796-1871, (Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co, 1986), 564.

Maryland, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1655-1850
Henrietta "Rettana/Ritty" Parks died after 1850; She was listed in the 1850 census aged 38 in Brinkleys Dist., Comerset Co., MD.¹
     Henrietta "Rettana/Ritty" Parks and George Blake appeared in the census of 15 July 1850 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Per MilesFiels:
Census head of household     1850      Brinkleys District, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
HH#83 was headed by George Blake, a 45 year old farmer. Listed with him was Ritty Blake, age 38; Sarah J. Blake, age 22; Elizabeth Blake, age 19; John Blake, age 15; and James H. Blake, age 4.

1850 United States Federal Census
p. 356-A, lines 9-15, dwelling 83, line 83
9 BLAKE, George 45 [1805] M W Farmer $800 MD
10 " , Ritty 38 [1812] F W MD
11 " , Sarah J. 22 [1828] F W MD
12 " , William T. 20 [1830] M W Farmer MD
13 " , Elizabeth 19 [1831] F W MD
14 " , John 15 [1835] M W MD
15 " , James H. 4 [1846] M W MD.^5,6

Henrietta "Rettana/Ritty" Parks appeared in the census of 14 June 1860 at Potato Neck, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1860 United States Federal Census
Henrietta is one family away from her brother, Reuben PARKS #100814 (family 407, lines 10-16].
p. 57, lines 22-27, dwelling 420, family 409

     Charles Parks II (Jr.) was born on 6 November 1808 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.^1,2 He married Lovey Ann Evans, daughter of Solomon Evans and Sarah Mister, on 2 June 1830 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
MilesFiles cites: [S564] Pollitt, Roy - Som Co Marriages 1796-1871, (Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co, 1986), 564.
Maryland, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1655-1850

Charles was possibly her 1st of 2 husband. The Virginia East Family tree reports a 7 May 1844 marriage of Lovey Ann (EVANS) PARKS to a George Jones, in Somerset Co., MD, but cites no source. There is a George and Lovey Jones with children in the 1850 federal census for Hungry Neck, Somerset MD.^3,4
Charles Parks II (Jr.) died on 20 September 1834 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA, at age 25;
Per MilesFiles: He was named in his father's will as deceased on 12 Aug 1852.^1,2
Charles Parks II (Jr.) was buried after 20 September 1834 at Jacob Parks' Plot, Deal Island, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
From Find a Grave:
Birth     6 Nov 1808, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Death     20 Sep 1834 (aged 25), Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Burial     Jacob Parks' Plot, Deal Island, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Son of Charles Parks and Britannia Bradshaw Parks
Inscription
Ages 26 years
Family Members
Parents
     Charles Parks 1775–1853
     Britannia Bradshaw Parks 1767–1860
Siblings
     Mary "Polly" Parks Bradshaw 1792–1833
     Arabella Parks Evans 1795–1878
     Ailcey Parks Blake 1802–1834
     Jacob Parks 1804–1885
     Jemima Parks Evans 1814–1841
Created by: crjmaryland
Added: Jul 30, 2015
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 150012173.²
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Charles Parks II (Jr.) was listed as a resident in Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Election District 3, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1820 United States Federal Census
There are three PARKS households on this census page:
Line     Name
4     John PARKS <-- father of Reuben #71532 (line 8) and Charles #100471 (line 6)
6     Charles PARKS <-- Son of John PARKS #100438 (line 4), brother of Reuben #71532 (line 8)
8     Ruben PARKS <-- Son of John PARKS #100438 (line 4), brother of Charles #100471 (line 6)
     In the 1820 and 1830 censuses, Reuben's father is listed as "John PARKS". In the 1820 census (p. 433, line 4). The same tree also shows two brothers of Reuben named Charles PARKS (1755-1753) and John PARKS (1778-1862), so these other two PARKS households are likely related to Reuben: his father and brother or two brothers.
     Interestingly, there is a William CROSWELL (line 7) on the same page, who could be a relative of Ruben's wife Priscilla (CROSWELL).
There are also four EVANS households on the same page:
Line     Name
16     Elizabeth EVANS
17     Zachariah EVANS
18     Sarah EVANS
19     Peter EVANS
     Some Ancestry family trees such as the Craig Family Tree show Reuben Parks' mother to have been an EVANS: Mary Polly EVANS (1761-1832, dau. of a Richard EVANS (1738-1824). Mary Polly EVANS married Reuben's father, John Charles PARKS (1756-1847).

p. 433, line 6
Charles Parks II (Jr.) is mentioned in the will of Charles Parks on 12 August 1852 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Will     12 Aug 1852      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
In his will Charles Parks gave son Jacob Parks (Extr) plantation Parks Safeguard (112 1/2 ac). To heirs of sons Thomas and Charles, both dec'd. To daughter Arrabella Bradshaw. To heirs of dec'd daughters Polly Bradshaw, Sally Thomas, Brittannah Mister and Alisey Blake. To heirs of daughter Jemima Evans. Witt: Michael Webster, Hamilton J. Webster and Traves Daniel.

MilesFiles cites: [S2233] Dryden, Ruth - Som Wills, 1837-1859, (Ruth T. Dryden, 2414 Front St. #25, San Diego, CA 92101), p. 54 (will of Charles Parks), 2233.⁶

     Lovey Ann Evans was born circa 1815 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ She married Charles Parks II (Jr.), son of Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw, on 2 June 1830 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
MilesFiles cites: [S564] Pollitt, Roy - Som Co Marriages 1796-1871, (Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co, 1986), 564.
Maryland, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1655-1850

Charles was possibly her 1st of 2 husband. The Virginia East Family tree reports a 7 May 1844 marriage of Lovey Ann (EVANS) PARKS to a George Jones, in Somerset Co., MD, but cites no source. There is a George and Lovey Jones with children in the 1850 federal census for Hungry Neck, Somerset MD.^1,4

     Jacob Parks was born on 3 August 1804 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.^1,2 He married Julia Ann Daniel on 2 July 1828 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
Miles Files cites: [S564] Pollitt, Roy - Som Co Marriages 1796-1871, (Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co, 1986), 564.³
Jacob Parks died on 29 September 1885 at Maryland, USA, at age 81.²
Jacob Parks was buried after 29 September 1885 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Deal Island, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
From Find a Grave:
Birth     3 Aug 1804, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Death     29 Sep 1885 (aged 81), Maryland, USA
Burial     Saint Johns Cemetery, Deal Island, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Inscription:
Family Members
Parents
     Charles Parks 1775–1853
     Britannia Bradshaw Parks 1767–1860
Spouse
     Julia Ann Daniel 1812–1893 (m. 1828)
Siblings
     Mary "Polly" Parks Bradshaw 1792–1833
     Arabella Parks Evans 1795–1878
     Ailcey Parks Blake 1802–1834
     Charles Parks 1808–1834
     Jemima Parks Evans 1814–1841
Created by: Art Singletary
Added: Sep 13, 2013
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 117007985.²
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Jacob Parks was listed as a resident in Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Election District 3, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1820 United States Federal Census
There are three PARKS households on this census page:
Line     Name
4     John PARKS <-- father of Reuben #71532 (line 8) and Charles #100471 (line 6)
6     Charles PARKS <-- Son of John PARKS #100438 (line 4), brother of Reuben #71532 (line 8)
8     Ruben PARKS <-- Son of John PARKS #100438 (line 4), brother of Charles #100471 (line 6)
     In the 1820 and 1830 censuses, Reuben's father is listed as "John PARKS". In the 1820 census (p. 433, line 4). The same tree also shows two brothers of Reuben named Charles PARKS (1755-1753) and John PARKS (1778-1862), so these other two PARKS households are likely related to Reuben: his father and brother or two brothers.
     Interestingly, there is a William CROSWELL (line 7) on the same page, who could be a relative of Ruben's wife Priscilla (CROSWELL).
There are also four EVANS households on the same page:
Line     Name
16     Elizabeth EVANS
17     Zachariah EVANS
18     Sarah EVANS
19     Peter EVANS
     Some Ancestry family trees such as the Craig Family Tree show Reuben Parks' mother to have been an EVANS: Mary Polly EVANS (1761-1832, dau. of a Richard EVANS (1738-1824). Mary Polly EVANS married Reuben's father, John Charles PARKS (1756-1847).

p. 433, line 6

Jacob Parks was listed as a resident in Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw's household in the census report on 8 October 1850 at Dames Quarter District, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
p. 499-B, lines 33-41 dwelling 1545, family 1545
33 PARKES, Chars 75 [1775] M W Farmer $4,000 MD
34 " , Brittania 80 [1770] F W MS
35 " , Jacob 45 [1805] M W Farmer MD
36 " , Julia Ann 38 [1812] F W 37 SNEED, Elizabeth 19 [1831] F W MD
38 Julia CROCKETT 49 [1801] F W MD
39 GAMBRILL, William 10 [1840] M W (Black ) MD
40 " , Elizabeth 18 [1832] F Black MD
41 SNEED, William 18 [1832] M Black Farmer MD.⁵
In Charles Parks's will dated 12 August 1852 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA, Jacob Parks was named as an heir;
Per MilesFiles:
Will     12 Aug 1852      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
In his will Charles Parks gave son Jacob Parks (Extr) plantation Parks Safeguard (112 1/2 ac). To heirs of sons Thomas and Charles, both dec'd. To daughter Arrabella Bradshaw. To heirs of dec'd daughters Polly Bradshaw, Sally Thomas, Brittannah Mister and Alisey Blake. To heirs of daughter Jemima Evans. Witt: Michael Webster, Hamilton J. Webster and Traves Daniel.

MilesFiles cites: [S2233] Dryden, Ruth - Som Wills, 1837-1859, (Ruth T. Dryden, 2414 Front St. #25, San Diego, CA 92101), p. 54 (will of Charles Parks), 2233.⁶

     Julia Ann Daniel was born on 21 February 1812 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.^1,2 She married Jacob Parks, son of Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw, on 2 July 1828 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
Miles Files cites: [S564] Pollitt, Roy - Som Co Marriages 1796-1871, (Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co, 1986), 564.¹
Julia Ann Daniel was buried in December 1893 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Deal Island, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
From Find a Grave:
Birth     21 Feb 1812
Death     Dec 1893 (aged 81), Maryland, USA
Burial     Saint Johns Cemetery, Deal Island, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Family Members
Parents
     Travers Daniel 1780–1861
     Mary L. Wallace Daniel 1789–1862
Spouse
     Jacob Parks 1804–1885 (m. 1828)
Siblings
     David W Daniel 1813–1831
     Margaret Daniel Dix 1818–1888
     William Daniel 1826–1897
     James Travers Daniel 1830–1902
Created by: Art Singletary
Added: Sep 13, 2013
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 117007985.²
Julia Ann Daniel died in December 1893 at Maryland, USA, at age 81.²
     Julia Ann Daniel was listed as a resident in Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw's household in the census report on 8 October 1850 at Dames Quarter District, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1850 United States Federal Census
p. 499-B, lines 33-41 dwelling 1545, family 1545
33 PARKES, Chars 75 [1775] M W Farmer $4,000 MD
34 " , Brittania 80 [1770] F W MS
35 " , Jacob 45 [1805] M W Farmer MD
36 " , Julia Ann 38 [1812] F W 37 SNEED, Elizabeth 19 [1831] F W MD
38 Julia CROCKETT 49 [1801] F W MD
39 GAMBRILL, William 10 [1840] M W (Black ) MD
40 " , Elizabeth 18 [1832] F Black MD
41 SNEED, William 18 [1832] M Black Farmer MD.³

     Brittania Parks was born circa 1808 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ She married Bennett Mister on 13 August 1828 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.²
Brittania Parks died before 12 August 1852 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
She was listed as "deceased" in her father's will of this date.¹
     Brittania Parks was listed as a resident in Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Election District 3, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1820 United States Federal Census
There are three PARKS households on this census page:
Line     Name
4     John PARKS <-- father of Reuben #71532 (line 8) and Charles #100471 (line 6)
6     Charles PARKS <-- Son of John PARKS #100438 (line 4), brother of Reuben #71532 (line 8)
8     Ruben PARKS <-- Son of John PARKS #100438 (line 4), brother of Charles #100471 (line 6)
     In the 1820 and 1830 censuses, Reuben's father is listed as "John PARKS". In the 1820 census (p. 433, line 4). The same tree also shows two brothers of Reuben named Charles PARKS (1755-1753) and John PARKS (1778-1862), so these other two PARKS households are likely related to Reuben: his father and brother or two brothers.
     Interestingly, there is a William CROSWELL (line 7) on the same page, who could be a relative of Ruben's wife Priscilla (CROSWELL).
There are also four EVANS households on the same page:
Line     Name
16     Elizabeth EVANS
17     Zachariah EVANS
18     Sarah EVANS
19     Peter EVANS
     Some Ancestry family trees such as the Craig Family Tree show Reuben Parks' mother to have been an EVANS: Mary Polly EVANS (1761-1832, dau. of a Richard EVANS (1738-1824). Mary Polly EVANS married Reuben's father, John Charles PARKS (1756-1847).

p. 433, line 6
Brittania Parks is mentioned in the will of Charles Parks on 12 August 1852 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Will     12 Aug 1852      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
In his will Charles Parks gave son Jacob Parks (Extr) plantation Parks Safeguard (112 1/2 ac). To heirs of sons Thomas and Charles, both dec'd. To daughter Arrabella Bradshaw. To heirs of dec'd daughters Polly Bradshaw, Sally Thomas, Brittannah Mister and Alisey Blake. To heirs of daughter Jemima Evans. Witt: Michael Webster, Hamilton J. Webster and Traves Daniel.

MilesFiles cites: [S2233] Dryden, Ruth - Som Wills, 1837-1859, (Ruth T. Dryden, 2414 Front St. #25, San Diego, CA 92101), p. 54 (will of Charles Parks), 2233.⁴

     Bennett Mister was born circa 1805 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He married Brittania Parks, daughter of Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw, on 13 August 1828 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.¹ Bennett Mister married Mary W. Daniel on 25 May 1838 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives.²
Bennett Mister died between 1 December 1849 and 9 January 1850 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Presumablyo died between the date of his will and its probate.¹
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