John Parker

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ca. 1823 — 15 March 1872

John Parker (29A)

Headstone

Fragments of John Parker's headstone discovered in a Toowong Cemetery Archaeological Dig in 2013 (Top) and 2014.

• Erected: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Episcopalian section. After 15 March 1872
• Moved to: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Reserved Area. ca. 1914. Recorded as John Parker
• Demolished and disposed of in: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A. ca. 1930
• Discovered: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A near Section 72. ca. May 2013 and May 2014

Inscription

Sacred
to
the memory of
John Parker
of Featherstone Yorkshire
who departed this life
15^th March 1872
aged 49 years.
… his son

Thomas Parker

Learn more

• Death Record - Queensland Government

Death registration: John Parker
Death date: 15/03/1872
Mother's name: -
Father/parent's name: John Parker
Registration details: 1872/B/7220

• Family Notices (1872, April 16). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 4.

DEATHS.
PARKER.—On the 15th March, at Burley-street, Brisbane, after ten days' illness, John Parker, aged 49 years ; deeply regretted by all who knew him.

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