James Henry Parker: McKeown Genealogy

1852 - 1913 (60 years)

Generation: 1

James Henry Parker was born on 17 Sep 1852 in Ohio; died on 10 Feb 1913 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Census: 1910, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California

Notes:

James Henry Parker Passes Over Beyond
James Henry Parker, for 41 years a resident of Los Angeles, passed away last night at his home, 1681 Kingsley drive, after an illness of a week. Mrs. Parker, who was 60 years of age, is survived by a widow, a son, Emil V. Parker, and a daughter, Mrs. Florence P. Blosser.
In 1872 Parker, accompanied by three brothers, F.M. Parker, P.H. Parker and Dr. W.C. Parker, all of whom survive him, came to Los Angeles.
Soon after his arrival in Los Angeles he became connected with the old Los Angeles Street Railway company, driving one of the horse-cars on the old line running from the Temple block to Boyle heights. Parker afterwards joined the T. Vache company and was active in the work of the company up to within 10 days of the time of his death.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon.
Los Angeles Evening Express, Los Angeles, California. Tuesday, 11 February 1913.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11347643/james-henry-parker

Family/Spouse: Emilie Vache. Emilie (daughter of Emile Vache and Zoee Mercier) was born on 8 Apr 1859 in California; died on 24 Nov 1941 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Emile Vache Parker was born on 12 Mar 1881 in California; died on 29 Aug 1925 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
3. Florence Parker was born on 18 Oct 1882 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; died on 20 Sep 1935 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Generation: 2

Emile Vache Parker

(1.James¹) was born on 12 Mar 1881 in California; died on 29 Aug 1925 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

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Census: 1910, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Census: 1920, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California

Notes:

Parker – In Los Angeles, California, Aug. 29, 1925, Emile Vache Parker, 43 years old, the son of Mrs. Emelle L. Parker of the former Vache Ranch in San Timoteo Canyon, and for many years a resident of the Redlands community.
Services will be in Los Angeles at Garrett Brothers funeral parlors on Monday.
The San Bernardino County Sun, San Bernardino, California. Sunday, 30 August 1925.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11347653/emile-vache-parker

Emile married Emma Eyraud on 14 Jun 1902 in Los Angeles County, California. Emma was born on 28 Jan 1885 in California; died on 27 Apr 1978 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence Parker

(1.James¹) was born on 18 Oct 1882 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; died on 20 Sep 1935 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Other Events:

Occupation: artist, painter

Notes:

Mrs. F.P. Bloser, L.A. Pioneer Artist Dies
Mrs. Florene Parker Bloser, well known artist and Los Angeles pioneer, died yesterday at her home, 349 South New Hampshire avenue.
A daughter of Mrs. Emily Vache Parker, who was brought here when 4 months old. Mrs. Bloser were born at the corner of Aliso and Alameda streets, and was christened at the Old Plaza church.
Following her marriage to Benjamin Bloser, well known architect, Mrs. Bloser became one of the city’s best known artist and art patrons. Her paintings are on exhibition currently at J.W. Robinson Company.
She was a member of the Women Painters of the West, California Art Club, Music and Art Foundation. Los Angeles Art Associatin and Laguna Beach Art Association.
Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Wright Bloser, 18.
Pierce Brothers are handling funeral arrangements.
Daily News, Los Angeles, California. Saturday, 21 September 1935.

Death Takes Mrs. Bloser
Los Angeles Artist Passes Following Brief Illness’ Rite to Be Monday
Florence Parker Bloser, one of Southern California’s best-known artists, died yesterday morning at a local hospital following a short illness, due to an internal ailment.
Funeral services are to be conducted next Monday at 2 p.m. from the Pierce Brothers chapel.
A native of Los Angeles, she was born at Alameda and Aliso streets October 19, 1882, and reared in the Plaza district which in later years served as the subject of her many oil paintings.
She was a member of the Friday Morning, California Art, and Los Angeles and Laguna Beach art clubs, the Women Painters of the West, and the Music and Art Foundation. Currently she was holding a joint exhibition with Barbara Larimer.
Besides the widower, Benjamin J. Bloser, she leaves a son, Wright, and her mother, Mrs. Emily Vache Parker, all of Los Angeles. The family residence is at 349 South New Hampshire avenue.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California. Saturday, 21 September 1935.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7845031/florence-bloser

Florence married Benjamin John Bloser on 17 Apr 1911 in Los Angeles County, California. Benjamin was born on 18 Jun 1883 in Illinois; died on 26 Nov 1954 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

4. Wright Benjamin Bloser was born on 9 May 1914 in Los Angeles County, California; died on 1 Nov 2000; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Generation: 3

4.	Wright Benjamin Bloser (3.Florence², 1.James¹) was born on 9 May 1914 in Los Angeles County, California; died on 1 Nov 2000; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Notes: Buried: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7845038/wright-b-bloser

McKeown and Shields Families

James Henry Parker