JOHN PARKS

HOUSEHOLD 17 

John Parks, son of Mark Parks and Tabitha Evans, was born in Accomack Co., VA, on 4 September 1756 (Soldiers and Sailors 40).  John died on 22 March 1841 (69).  His death was noted in court on 25 November 1850 with this entry:

John Parkes who filed a declaration for a pension in Accomack County in 1832 for his services in the Revolutionary War, died 22 March 1841, leaving his son John Parkes his extr., and leaving a widow, Ann Parkes who died on 20 March 18-- leaving John Parkes, Tabitha Taylor and Nancy Killman her only children and heirs at law.

He married Nancy Ann Ewell circa 1782.  Nancy was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1758.  Nancy was the daughter of George Hope Ewell and his wife.  Nancy died on 20 March 1843 (Parks Family File).  Nancy Ann Ewell was called "Ann".  In John Parks will on 16 June 1829 in Accomack Co., VA, Nancy was named as an heir (Wills and Administrations 416).  It was probated 27 February 1843.

In Mark Parks' will on 3 February 1776 in Accomack Co., VA, John was named as an heir.  It was probated 26 March 1776 (Wills and Administrations 294).  An abstract of his will reads:

To wife whole estate during her widowhood and then to my son John Parks all my land.  Balance of estate to be divided between the rest of my children, Mark, Rachel, Ann, Tabitha, Solomon, Comfort, Sacker.  Wife Exr.  Witt: Robert Turnall, John Only, Ezekiel Young. - In order of probate: John Parks heir at law appeared by James Henry, his guardian.  Tabitha Parks, widow of testator qualified.

John enlisted in the 2nd Regiment, Virginia Militia during the Revolutionary War. (Soldiers and Sailors 40).

An abstract of the deposition of John Parks Sr. taken 29 August 1832 (Soldiers and Sailors 40) - John Parkes, Sr., age 76, stated:

He volunteered in a company commanded by Thomas Bayly and served in said company attached to the 2nd Regiment Virginia Militia; he served in said company except 18 months when he was a soldier in the Continental Line; he enlisted under Thomas Parker and was stationed at Pungoteague and at different places in Accomack Co. until the company marched to the North and then he was attached to said company commanded by William Riley which was a short time before his term of service was up with Parker.  Then he kept guard on Folly Creek at a place called the Blockhouse and at Chesconnessex Creek and other places and marched with the company into Maryland as far as Salisbury where they subdued the tories and up the Bay in a boat as far as Hoopers Straits at another time and at Watts Island, Foxes Island.  He thinks he was on duty in the said company in keeping guard and marches in quest of the enemy upwards of two years.  He was born in Accomack Co. 4 September 1756.  He volunteered first and afterwards enlisted in the Continental Line. (9th Regiment;) Thomas Bayly was first Captain and Thomas Parker, william Riley and John Custis next.  He is known by Captain Samuel Waples, Robert Russell, John Drummond and William Lee."

John was listed the 1787 Personal Property Tax List.  He was charged with the tax.  No taxable personal property was listed (Yantis 85.)

He witnessed the will of John Evans on on 22 February 1790 in Accomack Co., VA.  It was probated 29 June 1790 (Wills and Administrations 386).  An abstract of John's will reads:

To son John Evans land adjoining the land where Robert Parks lately lived.  The remainder of my land to be sold and the money divided between my children Susanna Evans, Rachel Evans, William Evans, and Levin Evans.  Friends William Strann, and Charles Bagwell Exrs. Witt: John Parks, Joyce Lewis.

John Parks made a will on 16 June 1829 in Accomack Co., VA.  It was probated 27 February 1843 (Will Book 389).  An abstract of his will reads:

To son John Parkes, all my lands, with provision that John give Nancy Parks, testator's wife, as long as she lives, 1/3rd of the yield from the land.  To wife Nancy Parkes, for life, household [-----] stock and money for life, then to be divided between daughters Taby Taylor, and Nancy Kilmon.  Son John Parkes Administrator.

John Parks and Nancy Ann Ewell had the following children:

1 i. John Parks was born in Accomack Co., VA, on 13 November 1787.  John died on 16 April 1870.  In John Parks' will on 16 June 1829 in Accomack Co., VA, John was named as an heir.  It was probated 27 February 1843 (Will Book 389).

2 ii. Tabitha Parks was born in Accomack Co., VA, circa 1789.  On 4 June 1806 she married Charles Taylor (Turman 278). The record reads: "Taylor, Charles to marry Tabitha Parks on 4 June 1806. William Taylor security".

3 iii. Nancy Parks was born circa 1798.  She married John Henry Killmon on 15 October 1816 in Accomack Co., VA. (Turman).  John was born in Accomack Co., VA, circa 1787.  John was the son of John Killmon and Elizabeth, his wife. NOTE: SEE HOUSEHOLD 14.  John died in July 1846. In John Parks' will on 16 June 1829 in Accomack Co., VA, Nancy was named as an heir.  It was probated 27 February 1843 (Will Book 389).

Sources:

_____. Accomack County Will Book 1828-1846.

Lewis, Mark.  The Parks Family File.  Eastern Shore Public Library, Accomac VA.

Miles, Barry W., & Moody K. Miles III.  Wills and Administrations of Accomack Co., VA 1800-1860.  Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000.

Nottingham, Stratton. Soldiers and Sailors of The Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War. Westminster MD: Family Line Publications, 1995.

Nottingham, Stratton. Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1663-1800. Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990.

Turman, Nora Miller. Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1776-1854, Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994.

Yantis-Schreiner, Netti & Florence Love.  The Personal Property Tax Lists for the Year 1787 for Accomack County, Virginia.  Springfield, VA: Genealogical Books in Print, 1987.

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