GEORGE PARKER was born January 11, 1825, in North Carolina, and at about the age of nine he came with his parents to what is now Webster County. After the death of the father, he with his brother, Westley, took charge of the farm; there he remained till the age of twenty-three, when he settled on 100 acres of land which he had purchased. He continued in agricultural pursuits and from time to time purchased other lands, as his means would allow, and now owns 954 acres, about 400 of which are improved. Mr. Parker has acquired this valuable property by attending strictly to business and judicious management. He was married, in 1847, to Isabella Gooch, of Hopkins County. This lady died in February, 1864, leaving five sons. Mr. Parker's second marriage was in March, 1865, to Delia F. Ruby, of Webster County. This marriage has been blessed with four sons and three daughters. Mrs. Parker is a member of the Christian Church, having joined this body at the age of sixteen.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Page 1043.