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- A Pioneer Preacher
Rev. William Parker is dead.
He was one of the best known Baptist preachers in Kansas.
Coming to the state long years ago he gave his life to the upbuilding of the church of his choice.
He was a missionary and founded many churches in the Ninnescah Valley [Kansas] and ministered to many of them.
Rev. Parker died at his home in Valley Center Wednesday night and will be buried today at Clearwater. He was a man 83 years of age, but still active in the preaching of the gospel.
A service was held at Valley Center and one will be held today at Clearwater.
A good man has gone to a great reward and "his works do follow him."
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- Rev. Wm. Parker and Moses Parker, both members of the Baptist church, the one from Iowa and the other from Illinois, have purchases places near Clearwater. The Lacon Journal speaks very highly of Elder Wm. Parker and notices the fact that eh started two cars loaded with find cattle and sheep, fruit trees and implements for Wichita, and speaks with regret of the loss to the schools of Miss Nettie, his daughter. We welcome the gentlemen to our valley.
The Weekly Eagle, Wichita, Kansas. Thursday, 6 April 1876.
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- Parker - Rev. Wm Parker was born in Ireland, July 12, 1821, died Jan. 26, 1905, at the advanced age of 83 years, 6 months and 14 days. Bro. Parker was converted in 1840 and united with the Baptist church. Was ordained to the ministry in 1860. He was married to Miss Emily S. Ackley, Mar. 10, 1848. Five children were born to this union, three have died, a son and daughter still live. Judson resides at Clearwater, Kansas, and Mettie P. Calter resides at Norton, Kansas. Rev. Wm Parker married Miss Agnes D. Wright, Aug. 28, 1862. Three children were born to this union, Sylvester W. Parker, who resides at Cornucopia, Oregon, Emily D. Carter resides at Scranton, Kansas, and Agnes E.J. Porter resides Fort Covington, N.Y. There remains five children in all and the bereaved widow and mother to mourn.
Brother Parker was a remarkable man, and notwithstanding his advanced age, he was active in the pastorate of the Baptist church in Valley Center to within a few day of his death.
While much of his life was spent as a teacher, yet his ministry covered a period of 40 years. His was a life characterized by great thoroughness, heroic devotion and noble self sacrifice.
In spirit he was loving and sympathetic, possessing a broad and cultivated mind.
In a true sense he held the faith and preached in the spirit of his master.
Like some giant of the forest that had withstood many storms and had seen many of his fellow co workers cut down, he remained steadfast and happy in the out look.
Bro Parker will be deeply missed not only by his loved ones, but also by the Baptist church and many friends in this community where he has labored so faithfully to promote the prosperity and spirituality of the church of his choice.
Of such it can be said "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord for they rest from their labors and works do follow them."
Funeral services were held in the Baptist church at Valley Center, the sermon was preached by Rev. W.H. Manary of the M.P. Church from the text John 14:19. Rev. W.M. Harkness pastor of the M.E. Church at this place assisting. Services were also held in the Baptist church at Clearwater, a former pastorate of the deceased. In charge of the Baptist church. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Wm Harkness from the text Rev.2-10 and the remains were laid to rest in Clearwater cemetery - and who shall bear the mantel of this fallen hero of God?
We extend to the bereaved our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of their bereavement - Rev. W.H. Manary, Rev. Wm. M. Harkness.
The Bentley News, Bentley, Kansas. Friday, 17 February 1905.
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