Background
He was born on December 27, 1810, in Steuben, Oneida County, New York, the son of John Parker (died 1843) and Louisa (Frisby) Parker (died 1823).
He was born on December 27, 1810, in Steuben, Oneida County, New York, the son of John Parker (died 1843) and Louisa (Frisby) Parker (died 1823).
In 1834, the family moved to a farm in the Town of Orwell. Parker was Assessor of the Town of Orwell from 1841 to 1847. Highway Commissioner for four years.
And Overseer of the Poor for two years.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Oswego Company, 3rd Doctorate) in 1866 and 1870.
