| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | April 29 - May 3, 1942 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | Rev. Eugene Otho Parker |
| Birth | 8/29/1867 in Dorchester Co. |
| Death | 4/25/1941 at home in Denton, Md. Funerals at Denton, Md and Ezion Methodist Church, Wilmington, Del. Interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Wilmington, Del. |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | Grew up in rural community. Attended public schools and later the Institute for Colored Youth of Philadelphia & Morgan College. Taught in public schools of Maryland and Virginia. While teaching at Miles River, he entered the Theological school of Morgan College. Admitted to conference in 1896. Preached first sermon in Whatcoat Methodist Church, Dover, Del. First appointment at John Wesley Mission, New Haven, Conn. Statistical secretary of Delaware Conference over 20 yrs. |
| Family and Other Information | Parents: Rev. E. E. Parker & Patience Parker Spouse: Elizabeth Williams married 44 yrs. Survived by brothers: B.C.F. Parker, E. W. Parker of Philadelphia, T. R. Parker & E. Q. Parker of NY and sisters: Mrs. M. E. Taylor & Mrs. A. G. Waters, of Phila. and Mrs. C. P. Henry of Dover, Del. and foster son Lester E. Parker |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | pdf pg 112 |
| Photo availbility? | Yes |
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