Dale County AlArchives Biographies.....Parker, Archibald G. May 13 1854 - living in 1893 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson alabammygrammy@aol.com May 18, 2004, 7:53 pm Author: Brant & Fuller (1893) ARCHIBALD G. PARKER, merchant of Charlton, Ala., was born in Talbot county, Ga., May 13, 1854. He is a son of William R. and Mary (Parker) Parker, the former of whom was a native of Georgia, born October 13, 1808. He began life for himself as a school teacher, teaching several terms in Pike county, Ga., where he was married in 1836. He followed teaching successfully about eight years. In 1845 he became engaged in merchandising at a place called Red Bone in Talbot county, Ga., remaining in business until the winter of 1837, when he moved with his family to Alabama, settling near Elba in Coffee county, where he purchased a farm upon which he remained one year, removing thence to Pike county, and purchased near Troy and in time owned and improved a large plantation. This he sold in 1871 and moved to Brundidge, purchased another farm, and gave his entire attention to farming and loaning money. He continued thus employed until his death, which occurred in June, 1887. Politically he was a democrat, and in 1863 was elected to the office of county commissioner, which office he held for sixteen consecutive years. He always took a lively interest in the political issues of the day and was conspicuous as a leader of his party. The mother of Archibald G. Parker was born in Georgia and grew to womanhood under the paternal roof. She was married at the age of eighteen and became the mother of nine children, eight of whom reached mature years and six of whom now survive. One lost his life during the late war. Mrs. Parker was a member of the Missionary Baptist church from early life until her death, which occurred in 1876. Archibald G. Parker was brought up on a farm, attended school eleven years, most of the time at Troy and Brundidge. At the age of nineteen he entered the employ of Knox, Malone & Knox, Of Troy, as a teamster, driving a team for them one year. He then became a clerk for the same firm and divided his time between the road and the store. He was thus employed for two years and then he engaged in farming for himself, in which he was occupied five years in company with his brother. They then dissolved partnership and Archibald G. continued on the farm two years more, when he sold out and moved to Victoria, Coffee county, where he opened a stock of merchandise in 1888, continuing there till he was burnt out in August, 1891. He then removed to Charlton where he has been engaged in the mercantile business ever since, doing a business of about $10,000 per annum. He was married in 1882 to Miss Florence Pittman, daughter of George Pittman. Mrs. Parker was born in Henry county, Ala., in 1866, and was educated by Joseph Espey, one of Alabama's popular educators. She is the mother of two children, William R. and Mary Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Parker are members of Missionary Baptist church. The former is a member of the democratic party, and always takes an active interest in the political issues of the day. He is a public-spirited man and is highly respected by his fellow-citizens. Additional Comments: from "Memorial Record of Alabama", Vol. I, p. 832-833 Published by Brant & Fuller (1893) Madison, WI This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 3.7 Kb