William Tell Parker

(1821-1876)

William Tell Parker was born on May 16, 1821, in Clermont, Ohio, to Daniel Parker and Priscilla Mulloy. His father was 39 years old at the time of his birth, and his mother was 27.

He first married Ann Denman on October 10, 1849, in Birmingham, Ohio, at the age of 28. He later married Sarah Maria Aumond on December 25, 1860, in Sandusky, Ohio, at the age of 39.

Education and Early Career

William graduated from the Eclectic Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1847. Following his studies, he practiced medicine briefly in Birmingham, Ohio.

Like many of his generation, he was drawn westward by opportunity, traveling to the California gold fields. He spent two years in Marysville, California, before returning to Ohio.

Later Life and Work

After returning from California, William resided on a farm in Henry County, Ohio. In 1869, he moved south to Tracy City, Tennessee, where he spent his remaining years.

Family Life

William Tell Parker and Ann Denman had two children:

• Frederick Donaldson Parker (1850–?)
• Anna Marinda Parker (1855–1879)

William Tell Parker and Sarah Maria Aumond had one child:

• Wilhelmina Maria Parker (1863–?)

Siblings

William Tell Parker was one of eight children. His siblings included:

• James Kennedy Parker (1817–1894)
• Susanna Everts Parker (1819–1890)
• Charles Coleman Parker (1823–1906)
• Daniel Mulloy Parker (1825–1878)
• Mason Doane Parker (1828–1865)
• Eben Armstrong Parker (1831–1898)
• Mary Priscilla Parker (1837–1880)

Later Years and Legacy

William Tell Parker died on October 12, 1876, in Tracy City, Tennessee, at the age of 55.