Theodore R. Parker
Theodore R. Parker - Son of Wm. M. and Caroline T. Hogan Parker, was born in New York City, October 21,1838. He was educated at the public schools of that city, and at the age of fifteen became an apprentice to the gas-fitter's trade. When seventeen years old he began working as full journeyman, which he continued until 1859. He then went to Exeter, New Hampshire, and took charge of the Exeter Gas Works, a position he held for three years. In 1862 he came to California via Panama, arriving in San Francisco April 28th of that year. He immediately proceeded to Mokelumne Hill, where he embarked in running a saw mill for Wiley & Washborne, which he continued one year. In 1864 he located in Marysville, where he took charge of the Marysville Gas Works, which position he filled until February, 1869. He then came to Napa, and immediately became connected with the Napa Gas Works, which business has since received his entire attention. Mr. Parker was united in marriage to Miss Eliza M. Cate, July 9, 1861, she being a native of Exeter, New Hampshire, born May 25, 1841, and by this union they have six children, all living: William M., born October 5,1864, and Adah A., born December 3,1866, in Marysville; Joseph R., born August 27,1870, Caroline T., born February 6,1873, John W., born December 24,1876, and Theodore R, born October 1,1879, in Napa City.
History of Napa and Lake Counties,: San Francisco, Cal.: Slocum, Bowen & Co., Publishers, 1881
Transcribed by Julie Appletoft, February, 2007 Page 537
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