Taylor Co., TX., Obits - Major R.H. Parker
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Maj. Robert H. Parker Dead.

Major Robert H. Parker died this morning at 5:30 at his residence in this 
city. His death was not unexpected, as he had been confined to his bed for 
the past several weeks. Last week he appeared to be improving, and his 
family and his friends entertained a hope that he would get well, but he 
grew worse last Saturday and gradually sank from that hour. He was 
surrounded by his faithful and devoted wife and daughters, save 
Mrs. Dr. Fields, who had not arrived but was on the way.

Maj. Parker was born at Versailles, Ky., Sept. 16, 1828, and 
would have been 68 years old tomorrow.

His father was Dr. John T. Parker, and eminent physician of 
Lexington, Ky. and the family was related to some of the best 
and most prominent people of Kentucky and Missouri, the Major 
being first cousin of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of the president.

He was married in 1851 to Miss Sallie Clark, who survives him.

In 1860 he moved to Texas and settled in Collin county. 
When the war broke out he entered the Confederate service. 
After the war for some time he engaged in stock shipping 
from Shreveport to New Orleans.

In 1882 he came to Abilene and engaged in the lumber business, 
and continued in that business until two or three years ago.

At the time of his death all of his children were with him 
save Mrs. Dr. Fields and his son, John T. They are Mrs. Hallie Adams, 
Mrs. Bettie Kelley, Mrs. Sallie Willis, Mrs. Lavinia McDaniel, 
Misses Roberta and Neva, and Mrs. Nellie Davis.

Maj. Parker was a man of strong convictions; of indomitable energy, 
brave and kind, doing many deeds of charity, of which the world knew nothing.

He was a Presbyterian, and will be buried from that church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.

To the bereaved family in this hour of great affliction the Reporter extends sincere sympathy. 

Taylor County News
Abilene, Taylor County, Texas
Friday, 18 September 1896