Parker, Laura Matilda

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MRS. LAURA M. SMITH (JUNE 26, 1918)

Mrs. Laura M. Smith, widow of William W. Smith, died at 7:40 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Enda (sic) Briggs, 904 Nineteenth street after an illness of four years. Deceased was the daughter of Robert and Mary Parker, deceased, and was born in Mifflin county on August 1, 1860. She was married on January 1, 1876 to William W. Smith who preceded her to the grave eighteen years ago. Six children survive: Robert J. , Bruce G. , Mrs. Edna Briggs, Mrs. Rachael Newton, all of Altoona; Mrs. Rhoda Brunton and Mrs. Clara McCracken, both of Erie, Pa. Two brothers, D.E. Parker and O.E. Parker live in Juniata. The funeral services will be held at the daughter's home this evening at 8 o'clock. The remains are to be taken to Mapleton for interment Friday morning.

Laura married Smith, William on 1 Jan 1879. William died on 25 Aug 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Smith, Edna
2. Smith, Robert J
3. Smith, Bruce G
4. Smith, Rachael
5. Smith, Rhoda
6. Smith, Clara

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ROBERT PARKER
Robert Parker, whose illness has been mentioned in these columns, died of heart trouble at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Annie Slates, in this place at 10 o'clock Tuesday evening, October 25, 1892. His remains were interred in Mountain View Cemetery, Thursday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. A.W. Maxwell.
Mr. Parker was born in Centre county, November 16, 1813, hence was at the time of his death 78 years, 11 months, and 9 days. He was married to Miss Mary C. Robley, September 3, 1835.
They commenced housekeeping at Spruce Creek, lived some time in Mifflin county and in 1863 moved to Smith valley, where Mrs. Parker died August 20, 1880. In 1882 he broke up housekeeping and with his daughter Annie spent a year in the West. Two sisters- Mrs. Catharine Clark, of Bellwood, and Mrs. Reuben Dittsworth, of Neff's Mills--and eight of his children survive him. The children are William, of Iowa, Mrs. Annie Slates and Albert M., of Mapleton; Hiram, Mrs. Mary Comstock, Oliver, and David, of Altoona, and Mrs. Laura Smith, of Cass township.
Mr. Parker was a good citizen and a devout Christian man. When convinced that a thing was right nothing could swerve him. This is illustrated by his convictions on the prohibition question. He was opposed to the rum traffic and for years only one prohibition vote was polled at each election in Union township and everybody who knew him knew it was Robert Parker's vote. A few days before his death his pastor asked him, " Well, father, how is it now, down along the river?" His reply was,"Oh, that's all right; I fixed that matter many years ago." Such a man would naturally be greatly missed in any community. The friends, who are thankful for the kindness shown them during Mr. Parker's long illness, have the sympathy of the community.

Birth:
West Barree, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA

Robert married Robley, Mary Catherine on 3 Sep 1835. Mary (daughter of Robley, Mathew and Smith, Hannah) was born on 15 Sep 1817 in Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA; died on 20 Aug 1880 in Mapleton Depot, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WAS IN THE COLONIAL ARMY

David married Love, Mary Ann. Mary was born about 1780 in Maryland, USA; died on 22 Apr 1860 in Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BURIED AT THE OLD WHITE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ABOUT 3 MILES FROM
MCALVEY'S FORT,PA

Mathew married Smith, Hannah on 19 Oct 1816. Hannah was born on 4 Aug 1800 in New Jersey, USA; died on 9 Dec 1835. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CAME FROM SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND. ORIGINALLY WERE FRENCH HUGENOTS
(FRENCH PROTESTANTS). MATTHEW WAS A SECRETARY TO A BRITISH ARMY OFFICER.
APPARENTLY THEY SETTLED IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, .

Mathew married Scott, Mary on 20 Jan 1780 in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. Mary was born on 2 Mar 1757. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birthdate came from Debbie Debpermon@aol.com 11 Apr 2000 email