FROM "OVER 50 PAGES OF XEROXED MATERIAL FROM MABLE'S BIG BOOK," CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF STEUBEN COUNTY, ANGOLA, INDIANA. EDWIN L. PARKER, 22 Jan 1841 - 10 Mar 1907 Hand in Hand They Enter Eternity Two Brothers, John and Ed. Parker, Who For Years Have Been Prominent in the Commercial Life Of Orland Die on Same Date Edwin L. Parker was born in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, January 22, 1841, son of Matthew and Ismena Parker; both parents dying in 1857. He came to Steuben county in 1852, and for quite a length of time was in the employ of C. L. Luce, on the farm now belonging to Mr. Lincoln. In August, 1861, Mr. Parker enlisted in Company A, 29th Indiana Volunteer Infantry; was in the hospital two weeks in the winter of '61 and '62 at Louisville, Kentucky, with fever; furloughed 30 days; took part in the battles of Shiloh and siege of Corinth, then went to Huntsville and Stevenson, Alabama; discharged at Indianapolis in Sepembter 1862. Re- enlisted the same month in Company M, 9th Indiana Volunteer Cavalry; promoted to Corporal Sargeant in Infantry service, and 2nd Lieutenant in Cavalry regiments. On detached duty at Mount Vernon and in Kentucky, and finally discharged at Glasgow, Kentucky. Lieutenant Parker also served in the U. S. Army, enlisting as a private, promoted to Corporal Sargeant then to Lieutenant in battle of Sandy Creek, Colorado, with Sioux and Cheyennes, where over five hundred Indians were killed. He lived three years in Montana and Colorado, where he had many perilous adventures. He was a member of Star Lodge A.F. & A.M; Kendallville Commandery 29; Indianapolis S.P & R.S. He had been Treasurer in blue lodge for several years and had been High Priest of Orland Chapter No. 100 for several years. Was a good soldier and thoroughly believed in the principles taught in the Masonic Lodge. He was interested in all the things that promoted good citizenship. He was a good business man and his word was considered as good as his note. Whatsoever he undertook was done with his might. Had contributed to the main street in Orland, a fine agricultural implement building, and was engaged in the sale of such implements up to the time of his death, March 10, 1907. Since the war closed he has made his home in Orland, and was married to Sarah Choate in September, 1861, and gloom has not only come to his home of which he was so fond, but to the entire community. He leaves a sister, two brothers, a wife, son and three grand-children to mourn the loss of one so devoted and kind. It will be a long time before Orland people forget these two brothers (John and Ed. Parker) who were so united in life that hand in hand they enter eternity, never again to be separated-both dying March 10th and buried March 13th, one at 10 o'clock, the other at two. Rev. Schumaker officiating. The gates of Green Lawn cemetery have again swung open, and our esteemed friends are there laid to rest. Floral Tributes for Both The floral tokens of love and sympathy from friends far and near, from the business men of the town, from citizens, lodges, churches, and different societies were beautiful, they seemed to bring heaven nearer, rob death of much of its gloom, and bind all hearts closer together. (Picture included with obituary) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Edwin L. Parker, (TWIN) 22 Jan 1841 - 10 Mar 1907, on 23 Sep 1861, married Sarah Orilla (Choate) Parker, Sep 1833 - 1920. They are buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Orland, Steuben County, Indiana. Edwin was the son of Matthew Parker, 09 Oct 1893 - 22 Aug 1856, and Isema (Darrah) Parker, born about 1811 and died 11 May 1856. His parents are buried at Jackson Prairie Cemetery, Orland, Steuben County, Indiana. The cemetery book lists the year of their deaths as 1856. Sarah's parents were Cyrus Choate, 16 Mar 1801 - 30 Mar 1843, and Mary C. (Chapin) Choate, who died 10 Sep 1855, aged 49 years. Her parents are buried at Memorial Grove Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana. Edwin and Sarah had one child who survived him, Edward/Ned C. Parker, 15 May 1863 - 1918, married Margaret Effie (Mountz) Parker, 1860 - 1943. They are buried at Greenlawn Cemetery. Her parents were Adam R. Mountz, 1824 - 1904, and Charlotte M. (_____) Mountz, 1832 - 1893. They are buried at Greenlawn Cemetery. SIBLINGS OF EDWIN L. PARKER: John G. Parker, 10 Dec 1838 - 10 Mar 1907, married Elmira J. (Luce) Parker, 27 Aug 1859 - 27 Jun 1913. They are buried at Greenlawn Cemetery. Elmira was the daughter of Governor Cyrus G. Luce and Julia (Dickinson) Luce. Edward A. Parker, (TWIN), 22 Jan 1841 - died in Andersonville prison in the Civil War. He is listed in the cemetery book as a matter of historical record, one of the seven sons of Matthew and Isema Parker. Salmon Parker, 09 Mar 1842 - 25 May 1932, married Caroline (Archer) Root Parker, 18 Mar 1838 - 29 Aug 1913, buried at Jamestown Cemetery. She was probably his 2nd wife. He is also listed as the husband of Lucy Parker, 1843 - 1876, buried at Memorial Grove Cemetery. Frank D. Parker, 10 Jul 1848 - 18 Dec 1932, married 1st, Belle (Hunter) Parker, 07 Aug 1850 - 15 Mar 1904. They are buried at Greenlawn Cemetery. Frank married 2nd, Anna Mary (Showalter) Moore Parker, widow of Dr. Joseph Moore. Her burial place unknown. "Marriage Records, Steuben County, Indiana, 1837 - 1899." Steuben Republican, 21 Aug 1907, "Old Settlers" death list, Edwin L. "Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990," by Audree Seibel Lewis, Vol. 1, page 331; Vol. 2, pages, 1319, 1399, 1400, 1401, 1402, 1403. SCGS Quarterly, Vol.8, No.4, page 3, Winter 2003, Edwin L. www.familysearch.org Submitted by Mona Hilden-Beckwith e-mail: hilbeck123@att.net