Francis Borland Parker1,2

#1167, (1832 - 1903)
FatherRobert Parker1 (s 1805 - b 1856)
MotherElizabeth Houghman1
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of Magnus Fidlar & Janet Irvine

Children of Francis Borland Parker and Sarah Hay Fidlar
  • Emily A Parker12 (1867 or 1868 - 1967)
  • Elizabeth Parker13 (1870 - 1960)
  • Sarah Mabel Parker14 (1872 - 1916)
  • male Parker15 (1876 - )
  • male Parker16 (1876 - )

Life Events

BirthFrancis Borland Parker was born on 24 Aug 1832 in Ontario.3,4
 
DirectoryHe was listed in the 1864 Stirling, Hastings County, directory as
Parker, Francis B., grocer, north side Mill street.5 
MarriageHe married Sarah Hay Fidlar, daughter of John Fidlar and Elizabeth Harvey, on 17 Jan 1866 in Hastings County, Ontario.
Information from the register: Francis B. Parker, age 33, birthplace Canada, residence Stirling Township, son of Robert Parker & Elizabeth Houghman;
Sarah H Fidler, 22, born in Canada, residence Marmora, daughter of John Fidler & Elizabeth Harvey;
They were married by Alex Buchan, minister of the Presbyterian Church in connection with the Church of Scotland and the witness was [Francis' brother] Robert Parker of Stirling.1 
(Witness) Land RecordFrancis B Parker endorsed a land transaction between brothers James Fidlar and John Fidlar on 14 Nov 1866 in Lot 15 Conc 5, Marmora, Ontario.6 
1871 CensusFrancis and Sarah appeared on the 1871 Census of Stirling, Hastings County, Ontario. Francis was 38 [ages supposed to be next birthday], born in Ontario, religion Church of Scotland, of Scotch origin, occupation miller. Sarah was 27, born in Ontario and also of Scotch origin. With them was Margery Parker (67, widow, born Scotland) and their two daughters, Emily (4) and Elizabeth (1).7 
1881 CensusFrancis B and Sarah Parker appeared on the 1881 Census of Stirling, Hastings County, Ontario. Francis was age 48, Scottish, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, and was an accountant. Sarah was 38 and born in Ontario. Their children were Emily (14), Bessy (12), Mabel (10), all attending school. With them was Margery Parker (widow, 76, born Scotland) and Ellen Ward (20, English, born Ontario). [Note: Marjorie's maiden name was Fidlar - she was Sarah's aunt and also the second wife of Francis' father]8 
1891 CensusFrancis B and Sarah appeared on the 1891 Census of Stirling Village, Hastings County, Ontario, enumerated 20 Apr 1891. The Parker family lived in a 12 room wood house; there was also a 2 story 7 room uninhabited brick house. Francis B was 58, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ontario, religion Presbyterian, and was a Div Court Clerk employing one person. Sarah was 48, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and her religion was Presbyterian. Their children were Emily (23), Bessie (21), Mable (19). Also with them was Frances' widowed step mother Marjora Parker (85). They could all read and write.9 
(Informant) DeathFrancis Borland Parker registered the 1893 death of Marjory Parker.10 
1901 CensusFrank B and Sarah H Parker appeared on the 1901 Census of Stirling Village, Hastings County, Ontario, at Front Street. They lived in a 10 room wooden house, owned 175 acres, 10 village lots, 7 houses, 5 stores, and 6 outbuildings. Frank was 68, born Aug 24, 1832 in Ontario, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and was a banker. His income was not recorded. Sarah was 57 and born in Ontario. Their children were Emily A (34, bank accountant), Bessie (31), and Mabel (29).3 
DeathFrancis died on 23 Dec 1903 in Stirling, Hastings County, Ontario.
Details from the register: Francis Borland Parker, age 71, residence Stirling, Division Court Clerk, married, born Marmora, Presbyterian, cause of death Paralysis, registered by Dr Sprague 24 Dec 1903.11 
BurialHe was buried in Stirling Cemetery, Ontario. F B Parker Aug 24 1832 - Dec 23 1903.4 
Last Edited21 Sep 2010

Citations

  1. Marriage certificate from the parish register of Francis B Parker and Sarah F Fidler, married 17 January 1866 in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada (Family History Library, Film #1030057).
  2. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. 012293-03.
  3. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Hastings (71), Stirling (n-2), page 2, line 44.
  4. Eleanor Botting ed. Stirling Cemetery, Ontario Genealogical Society Quinte Branch, Ameliasburg, (1994) FHL 6039142 "#97 [Big Parker stone in front of these stones]."
  5. 1864-65 Directory of the County of Hastings (Belleville: Mackenzie Bowell, 1865). Digitized copy viewed online at Randy Saylor's site "Transcribed Records of the Bay of Quinte", page 344.
  6. Upper Canada land Petitions "J" Bundle 16, 1829-1831, RG1, L3, Vol. 259. RG1, C-1-5, vol 4, #19332.
  7. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Hastings (62), Stirling (b), Page 34.
  8. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Hastings (122), Village of Stirling, (B), Page 21 & 22.
  9. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Hastings North (74), Village of Stirling (), page 24.
  10. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Marjory Parker, #006780-93.
  11. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Francis Borland Parker, #012293-03.
  12. Transcription of the 1881 Census for Canada (Family History Library, online).
  13. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. 001788-70.
  14. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. 009036-72.
  15. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. 009541-77.
  16. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. 009542-77.