Background
He was born to John Parker III and Mary Daniell, granddaughter of Governor Robert Daniell. He married Susannah Middleton, daughter of Henry Middleton and sister of Arthur Middleton.
He was born to John Parker III and Mary Daniell, granddaughter of Governor Robert Daniell. He married Susannah Middleton, daughter of Henry Middleton and sister of Arthur Middleton.
Graduate Middle Temple, London, England. Admitted to South Carolina. bar, 1785, began practice in Charleston, engaged in rice planting.
He was American planter of the Hayes Plantation and lawyer from Charleston, South Carolina. He also served as a delegate for South Carolina to the Congress of the Confederation from 1786 to 1788. He was educated in Charleston and England, and graduated from the Middle Temple, London.
He returned to South Carolina, settled on his rice plantation, and engaged in planting.
He was admitted to the bar in 1785 and practiced in Charleston. He served in the Congress of the Confederation from 1786 to 1788.
His father served in the colony and eventually the state in various capacities including as the state senator for Goose Creek, South Carolina as well as on the Privy Council under John Rutledge. John Parker was buried on the “Hayes” estate in Saint James’ Parish, Goose Creek, near Charleston.
Member Continental Congress from South Carolina., 1786-1788.