John Parker Sr.
- Born: Bef 1670, Accomack Co., VA
- Marriage (1): Tabitha Truitt
- Died: Bef 01 Apr 1731, Somerset Co., MD
In the Oct 1684Accomack County, Virginia court, he was shown as Jno. Parker, orphan of Maj. Geo. Parker, age over 14.
He wrote his will on 1 Dec 1730
In his will John Parker Sr. gave
To son George 400 acres of Wicconies Neck. He stated that having sold 350 acres in Accomack Co, VA, to Henry Scarburgh (given to him by father George Parker) should said son George insist on an interest in said 350 acres then he is to be utterly debarred from any benefit by this will, and portion bequeathed him shall be divided among 8 children, viz: John, Tabitha, Phillip, Charles, Samuel, Elinor, Sarah and Leah.
To daughter Tabitha Nicholson 175 acres called Dumfreeze and Brotherhood lying at head of sound.
To sons Philip and Charles 300 acres of Castle Green.
To grandson John Turner 150 acres of tract Parker's Adventure, residue thereof (50 acres) to son George.
To wife 400 acres of tract Parker's Adventure during life and at her deceased to son Samuel.
Executors wife Tabitha and son Samuel.
Witnesses: Isaac Morris, Henry Tarman & James Nickholson.
It was probated on 1 Apr 1731 in old Somerset Co, Maryland
John married Tabitha Truitt, daughter of George Truitt and Eleanor Meredith. (Tabitha Truitt was born about 1672 in Accomack Co., VA and died between 12 Aug 1745 and 04 Oct 1745 in Worcester Co., MD.)
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