Jasper Newton Parker of Cleveland, TN lineage

[Robert T Parker Jr.]

Hello! I am looking for more information on my family. I have begun my search recently and have run into many roadblocks. This is what I do know. 

My Grandfather was Flavous Stanley Parker born to William Jasper Parker and Ida Callahan Parker on March 20, 1920 and passed away March 13, 1995.

My Great-Grandfather was William Jasper Parker born to Jasper Newton Parker and Martha Ann Mason Parker on February 5, 1890 and passed away June 3, 1979.

Here is where I reach my wall, Jasper Newton Parker, my 2nd great grandfather

Birth 4 Apr 1851 in Bradley, Tennessee, United States

Death 20 Jul 1932 in Charleston, Bradley, Tennessee, United States

I cannot find anything that shows who his Father "was" and subsquently not data further than this. I have some genealogy work that my Great Uncle Donald completed that showed Aaron (Ernest Marion) Parker being married to Rebecca Sherrill born in 1820 as his parents, but I am finding very little information. I did find that in the 1860 Census, for Bradley County, TN that Aaron and Rebecca Parker lived in the same home which seems to match. But little else. (It's really difficult to read, so I wonder if Aaron is my 3G or 4G Grandfather. (Looks like Aaron's age is 79, while Rebecca's is 49? Which I guess isn't all that unheard of, just seems like Grandpa Aaron may have been the bit of a lady killer!) 

Other trees linked in Ancestry show she was born in 1806 and passed away on November 6th, 1874. However, I am unsure of dates based on the many variances out there. Even the 1870 Census roll page which shows her at 58 years old shows a Birth Year for her of about 1812, but Aaron and most of the children are not listed. 

I plan on participating in the YDNA option to see how things tie back further, but always looking for additional assistance! 

Thank you in advance! 

Robert (Rob) T. Parker Jr. 

Knoxville, TN 

Tennessee Parker established 1977 

[A. Jellicorse]

I have a Jasper Newton Parker born in Florida, 1851. Died in Fl so must not be your link. Sorry, he kind of looked like you!

[Steven Charles Kratz]

1840-1860 Census indicates Rebecca was his wife. Some records of others say her maiden name was Sherrill or Shields. Eastern district of Bradley Co TN. Others say also may have been in mcminn co Tn. Check marriage records in the mcminn co, and Bradley co area. 6 children listed by 1840 Census, children in 1850, and 1860. Take ydna please if you have not already, thank you. and the age is indeed 77-79 in 1860.

[Robert T Parker Jr.]

Thank you for the clarification and assistance Wayne. I definitely need to look back to find more information. The door just seems to be very small before Aaron.

[Wayne N. Parker]

Hello Robert,
I took a look at the 1840, 1850,1860, 1870 and 1880 census for Bradley Co., TN and based on my many years of experience this is what I believe.
(1) You are correct that Aaron and Rebecca (Not sure what her last name at this time) Parker are indeed Jasper N. Parker parents.
(2) Yes the census information is sure messed up on the ages of Rebecca. (Not uncommon)
(3) Based on the 1840 census Rebecca was Aaron second wife, her age is listed 20-30 (1810-1820) this I believe is correct because this would allow here to still be having children in 1853. The 1840 census also list children that must be from Aaron first marriage
(4) Aaron Parker must had died between 1860-1870.

Yes y-DNA testing would be a great help, so go for it.

Wayne N. Parker researcher for P239 of FG#7

[Robert T Parker Jr.]

LOL! And don't get me started on the handwriting!!! Some of them are so elegant, the are illegible.

[Michael Parker]

Wouldn't we love it the early census records enumerated each name and birthday? I feel your pain. The Parker yDNA helped me but I still have gaps in my tree.