| Edward Carroll Parker
(19 June 1902 - 20 August 1977) |
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| A gifted writer, Edward
initially worked in advertising, and co-wrote several plays for a small
community theatre group. After the Great Depression claimed his
advertising job, he eventually found a position with a company that
produced marine diesel engines, rising to service manager. During World
War II, these engines were being installed in landing craft. Because of
the consulting work that was required to train Navy and Coast Guard
crews in operating and maintaining these engines, Edward was given an
honorary commission of Lieutenant (JG) in the U.S. Coast Guard to
facilitate travel under wartime restrictions. After the war, he
retired, purchasing a farm about 50 miles north of Detroit, where he
and his wife were active in the horse community and fox hunt. He was an
active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Lapeer MI, where he served
for many years as vestry member, clerk, warden, and lay minister. For a
little over a year, he wrote a weekly column for the local newspaper.
Over several decades, he conducted his own study of the genealogy of
the Parkers and related families, which has proved a tremendous asset
to this compilation. The above photo dates from the late 1960's. |
 Edward Carroll
Parker and Mary Deming, 11 January 1930
|
 Edward C. Parker family, 1952: (left to right) Edward C. Parker Jr., Helen Deming Parker, Mary Deming Parker, Edward C. Parker Sr. |
 Edward & Mary Parker, 11 September 1965 |
