Thomas Parker

Thomas appears in the 1790 U.S. census, Ninety-six District (Laurens County), South Carolina.  His household only includes "2 Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families."  The second male may be his brother, James Parker.  An interesting item to mention: the name that appears after Thomas in the census is "Hasten Diall".  Two of Thomas' sons, Carter and John, married daughters of John Hastings Dial.

In 1791, Thomas recorded the following deed to James:
"24th March 1791
To all to whom these presents shall come greeting, Know ye that I Thomas Parker of the County of Laurens & State of South Carolina Carpenter for & in consideration of the Love Goodwill & Affection which I have and do bear towards my loving brother, James Parker of the County & State aforesaid Batchelor.  Have given & Granted & by these presents do freely give & Grant unto the James Parker his heirs Exec. or Adm. all my lands & Tenements, & all my Estate real & personal To have and to hold all the lands & tenements & Estate Real & personal before mentioned to him the James Parker his heirs Exec. or Adm. from henceforth as his & their property absolutely without any manner of condition.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this Feb.y. 26th 1791
                                                                    Thomas Parker  (LS)

Signed Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us
Robert Cooper
Samuel Cooper
South Carolina
Laurens County

Personally came & appeared Robert Cooper who being duly sworn before me Jonathan Downs one of the Justices for __ County and on his Oath that he did see Thomas Parker."

Thomas is listed in the 1800 Census of Laurens County with one female between the ages of 0-10, and two females between 16-26.  (His wife, Frankey and ???)

Thomas died March 22, 1851. Thomas and Frankey are buried in the Parker Cemetery along with at least two of their children, William and Sarah.

Their children were:

Carter - b. abt. 1803 Laurens Co., SC d. Coosa Co. AL
m. Charity Dial, daughter of John Hastings Dial & Chrystie Thomason

John - b. abt. 1805 Laurens., Co., SC
m. Mahalia Dial, daughter of John Hastings Dial & Chrystie Thomason

Sarah - b. 23 Nov 1808 - d. 21 Nov 1857
m. ____ Avery

Polly -
m. James Atwood

Robert -

Abraham B. - b. abt. 1810
m. Mary ____ b. abt. 1824

William - b. abt. 1821 - d. 8 Jul 1854 Laurens, SC

Thomas Parker's deed to James Parker - Source: Laurens County Deed Book "C" p. 362

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