Bio furnished by original creator of memorial, not verified by current manager of memorial.
Joshua Parker met Moses Austin in Georgia in 1821 and enrolled in the proposed Austin Colony in Texas. He received a sitio of land in what is now Wharton County on July 24, 1824 and came to Texas with William Parks as a part of the old 300.
The name, "Old Three Hundred" is used to refer to the settlers who received land grants in Stephen F. Austin's first colony in Texas.
Parker built his home on Palmetto Creek adjacent to the Stephen F. Austin Headquarters.
Became a Farmer and Stockman in Texas. He bought a Mule from James Gaines, ordered horses from Josiah H. Bell. and an Ox Ring from Nicholas Clopper.
Always known as a "single man". Deed below submitted shows he might not always have been a single man! He was also known as a friend and supporter of William B Travis.
The following is from Washington County Deed Records Book A p. 267- 268(microfilm #974285).
Deed Republic of Texas, County of Washington
Nancy Parker to Leonard W. and Jared E. Groce
Filed for record 14th September 1837
Know all men by these presents that I Nancy S. Parker for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand four hundred an Eighty Dollars to me hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have sold, aliened, released and conveyed, and by these presents do sell, alien release, and convey unto Leonard W. and Jared Groce their heirs and assigns, a certain tract of land, lying and situate on the East-side of the Brazos River, it being one sixth part of the League of land, granted to Wm Whiteside by the Mexican Government, in the year 1824, Beginning on the bank of the River Brazos on Jared E Groce's upper Corner of the League of Land that he now lives on. Running up the meanders of the River to Mill Creek- Lower Corner - then back so far as to include one League of Land, and were as, I being one of the legal heirs of Wm Whiteside Dcd - Petitioned the court for a Division and after its being divided into six equal parts & the lots being No from one to Six Lot no 1 fell to me and it being the lower lot adjoining Jared E Groce's upperline, and containing Seven hundred and forty Acres, Beginning on Groce's upper corner & run up the river so far as to be one sixth part of the width of the League, then back the whole length of the League. And I declare that I have not hitherto sold, aliened, or mortgaged the above described premises, that they are free from all incumberances whatsoever, and as such, I sell the same to Leonard W. and Jared E Groce together with all and several the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging, for the consideration aforesaid, and from this day forward forever, I disposses myself of the same, and for myself, my heirs and assigns, relinquish the dominion, title and possession to the said tract of land, which I have acquired in virtue of the before mentioned titles, in favor of the said purchaser, and yield renounce, and transfer the same to them that they may possess, enjoy and dispose of the same at their pleasure, the same as of any other thing acquired under a just and legal title, or who for him or them, rights or privileges may hold or legally represent. And I bind myself to prove and make good this sale and title; and to the observance of all the above I bind my person and obligate my property, present and future, and submit myself to the jurisdiction of the tribunals which may be competent to hold or take cognisance of this business, in order that they may compel me to perform the same under all the rigor of the law. And I renounce all laws which might favor me, or which would by any means enable me to set aside the validity of this instrument, contrary to the true intent and meaning thereof. In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand the 25th day of June One thousand Eight hundred and thirty-seven in presence of witnesses,
Signed
William Buster (maybe Bucter)
Edward
Nancy S. Parker
I certify that the foregoing was executed and witnessed before me this 25th day of June 1837.
(signed) John P. Coles,
Chief Justice
There are also records of Nancy S. Smiley, formerly the wife of Joshua Parker relinquishing her right of administration of the estate of Joshua Parker to F. J. C. Smiley dated March 3, 1841 following Joshua's death on 24th July 1838.
Joshua Parker met Moses Austin in Georgia in 1821 and enrolled in the proposed Austin Colony in Texas. He received a sitio of land in what is now Wharton County on July 24, 1824 and came to Texas with William Parks as a part of the old 300.
The name, "Old Three Hundred" is used to refer to the settlers who received land grants in Stephen F. Austin's first colony in Texas.
Parker built his home on Palmetto Creek adjacent to the Stephen F. Austin Headquarters.
Became a Farmer and Stockman in Texas. He bought a Mule from James Gaines, ordered horses from Josiah H. Bell. and an Ox Ring from Nicholas Clopper.
Always known as a "single man". Deed below submitted shows he might not always have been a single man! He was also known as a friend and supporter of William B Travis.
The following is from Washington County Deed Records Book A p. 267- 268(microfilm #974285).
Deed Republic of Texas, County of Washington
Nancy Parker to Leonard W. and Jared E. Groce
Filed for record 14th September 1837
Know all men by these presents that I Nancy S. Parker for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand four hundred an Eighty Dollars to me hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have sold, aliened, released and conveyed, and by these presents do sell, alien release, and convey unto Leonard W. and Jared Groce their heirs and assigns, a certain tract of land, lying and situate on the East-side of the Brazos River, it being one sixth part of the League of land, granted to Wm Whiteside by the Mexican Government, in the year 1824, Beginning on the bank of the River Brazos on Jared E Groce's upper Corner of the League of Land that he now lives on. Running up the meanders of the River to Mill Creek- Lower Corner - then back so far as to include one League of Land, and were as, I being one of the legal heirs of Wm Whiteside Dcd - Petitioned the court for a Division and after its being divided into six equal parts & the lots being No from one to Six Lot no 1 fell to me and it being the lower lot adjoining Jared E Groce's upperline, and containing Seven hundred and forty Acres, Beginning on Groce's upper corner & run up the river so far as to be one sixth part of the width of the League, then back the whole length of the League. And I declare that I have not hitherto sold, aliened, or mortgaged the above described premises, that they are free from all incumberances whatsoever, and as such, I sell the same to Leonard W. and Jared E Groce together with all and several the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging, for the consideration aforesaid, and from this day forward forever, I disposses myself of the same, and for myself, my heirs and assigns, relinquish the dominion, title and possession to the said tract of land, which I have acquired in virtue of the before mentioned titles, in favor of the said purchaser, and yield renounce, and transfer the same to them that they may possess, enjoy and dispose of the same at their pleasure, the same as of any other thing acquired under a just and legal title, or who for him or them, rights or privileges may hold or legally represent. And I bind myself to prove and make good this sale and title; and to the observance of all the above I bind my person and obligate my property, present and future, and submit myself to the jurisdiction of the tribunals which may be competent to hold or take cognisance of this business, in order that they may compel me to perform the same under all the rigor of the law. And I renounce all laws which might favor me, or which would by any means enable me to set aside the validity of this instrument, contrary to the true intent and meaning thereof. In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand the 25th day of June One thousand Eight hundred and thirty-seven in presence of witnesses,
Signed
William Buster (maybe Bucter)
Edward
Nancy S. Parker
I certify that the foregoing was executed and witnessed before me this 25th day of June 1837.
(signed) John P. Coles,
Chief Justice
There are also records of Nancy S. Smiley, formerly the wife of Joshua Parker relinquishing her right of administration of the estate of Joshua Parker to F. J. C. Smiley dated March 3, 1841 following Joshua's death on 24th July 1838.
Bio furnished by original creator of memorial, not verified by current manager of memorial.
Joshua Parker met Moses Austin in Georgia in 1821 and enrolled in the proposed Austin Colony in Texas. He received a sitio of land in what is now Wharton County on July 24, 1824 and came to Texas with William Parks as a part of the old 300.
The name, "Old Three Hundred" is used to refer to the settlers who received land grants in Stephen F. Austin's first colony in Texas.
Parker built his home on Palmetto Creek adjacent to the Stephen F. Austin Headquarters.
Became a Farmer and Stockman in Texas. He bought a Mule from James Gaines, ordered horses from Josiah H. Bell. and an Ox Ring from Nicholas Clopper.
Always known as a "single man". Deed below submitted shows he might not always have been a single man! He was also known as a friend and supporter of William B Travis.
The following is from Washington County Deed Records Book A p. 267- 268(microfilm #974285).
Deed Republic of Texas, County of Washington
Nancy Parker to Leonard W. and Jared E. Groce
Filed for record 14th September 1837
Know all men by these presents that I Nancy S. Parker for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand four hundred an Eighty Dollars to me hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have sold, aliened, released and conveyed, and by these presents do sell, alien release, and convey unto Leonard W. and Jared Groce their heirs and assigns, a certain tract of land, lying and situate on the East-side of the Brazos River, it being one sixth part of the League of land, granted to Wm Whiteside by the Mexican Government, in the year 1824, Beginning on the bank of the River Brazos on Jared E Groce's upper Corner of the League of Land that he now lives on. Running up the meanders of the River to Mill Creek- Lower Corner - then back so far as to include one League of Land, and were as, I being one of the legal heirs of Wm Whiteside Dcd - Petitioned the court for a Division and after its being divided into six equal parts & the lots being No from one to Six Lot no 1 fell to me and it being the lower lot adjoining Jared E Groce's upperline, and containing Seven hundred and forty Acres, Beginning on Groce's upper corner & run up the river so far as to be one sixth part of the width of the League, then back the whole length of the League. And I declare that I have not hitherto sold, aliened, or mortgaged the above described premises, that they are free from all incumberances whatsoever, and as such, I sell the same to Leonard W. and Jared E Groce together with all and several the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging, for the consideration aforesaid, and from this day forward forever, I disposses myself of the same, and for myself, my heirs and assigns, relinquish the dominion, title and possession to the said tract of land, which I have acquired in virtue of the before mentioned titles, in favor of the said purchaser, and yield renounce, and transfer the same to them that they may possess, enjoy and dispose of the same at their pleasure, the same as of any other thing acquired under a just and legal title, or who for him or them, rights or privileges may hold or legally represent. And I bind myself to prove and make good this sale and title; and to the observance of all the above I bind my person and obligate my property, present and future, and submit myself to the jurisdiction of the tribunals which may be competent to hold or take cognisance of this business, in order that they may compel me to perform the same under all the rigor of the law. And I renounce all laws which might favor me, or which would by any means enable me to set aside the validity of this instrument, contrary to the true intent and meaning thereof. In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand the 25th day of June One thousand Eight hundred and thirty-seven in presence of witnesses,
Signed
William Buster (maybe Bucter)
Edward
Nancy S. Parker
I certify that the foregoing was executed and witnessed before me this 25th day of June 1837.
(signed) John P. Coles,
Chief Justice
There are also records of Nancy S. Smiley, formerly the wife of Joshua Parker relinquishing her right of administration of the estate of Joshua Parker to F. J. C. Smiley dated March 3, 1841 following Joshua's death on 24th July 1838.
Joshua Parker met Moses Austin in Georgia in 1821 and enrolled in the proposed Austin Colony in Texas. He received a sitio of land in what is now Wharton County on July 24, 1824 and came to Texas with William Parks as a part of the old 300.
The name, "Old Three Hundred" is used to refer to the settlers who received land grants in Stephen F. Austin's first colony in Texas.
Parker built his home on Palmetto Creek adjacent to the Stephen F. Austin Headquarters.
Became a Farmer and Stockman in Texas. He bought a Mule from James Gaines, ordered horses from Josiah H. Bell. and an Ox Ring from Nicholas Clopper.
Always known as a "single man". Deed below submitted shows he might not always have been a single man! He was also known as a friend and supporter of William B Travis.
The following is from Washington County Deed Records Book A p. 267- 268(microfilm #974285).
Deed Republic of Texas, County of Washington
Nancy Parker to Leonard W. and Jared E. Groce
Filed for record 14th September 1837
Know all men by these presents that I Nancy S. Parker for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand four hundred an Eighty Dollars to me hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have sold, aliened, released and conveyed, and by these presents do sell, alien release, and convey unto Leonard W. and Jared Groce their heirs and assigns, a certain tract of land, lying and situate on the East-side of the Brazos River, it being one sixth part of the League of land, granted to Wm Whiteside by the Mexican Government, in the year 1824, Beginning on the bank of the River Brazos on Jared E Groce's upper Corner of the League of Land that he now lives on. Running up the meanders of the River to Mill Creek- Lower Corner - then back so far as to include one League of Land, and were as, I being one of the legal heirs of Wm Whiteside Dcd - Petitioned the court for a Division and after its being divided into six equal parts & the lots being No from one to Six Lot no 1 fell to me and it being the lower lot adjoining Jared E Groce's upperline, and containing Seven hundred and forty Acres, Beginning on Groce's upper corner & run up the river so far as to be one sixth part of the width of the League, then back the whole length of the League. And I declare that I have not hitherto sold, aliened, or mortgaged the above described premises, that they are free from all incumberances whatsoever, and as such, I sell the same to Leonard W. and Jared E Groce together with all and several the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging, for the consideration aforesaid, and from this day forward forever, I disposses myself of the same, and for myself, my heirs and assigns, relinquish the dominion, title and possession to the said tract of land, which I have acquired in virtue of the before mentioned titles, in favor of the said purchaser, and yield renounce, and transfer the same to them that they may possess, enjoy and dispose of the same at their pleasure, the same as of any other thing acquired under a just and legal title, or who for him or them, rights or privileges may hold or legally represent. And I bind myself to prove and make good this sale and title; and to the observance of all the above I bind my person and obligate my property, present and future, and submit myself to the jurisdiction of the tribunals which may be competent to hold or take cognisance of this business, in order that they may compel me to perform the same under all the rigor of the law. And I renounce all laws which might favor me, or which would by any means enable me to set aside the validity of this instrument, contrary to the true intent and meaning thereof. In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand the 25th day of June One thousand Eight hundred and thirty-seven in presence of witnesses,
Signed
William Buster (maybe Bucter)
Edward
Nancy S. Parker
I certify that the foregoing was executed and witnessed before me this 25th day of June 1837.
(signed) John P. Coles,
Chief Justice
There are also records of Nancy S. Smiley, formerly the wife of Joshua Parker relinquishing her right of administration of the estate of Joshua Parker to F. J. C. Smiley dated March 3, 1841 following Joshua's death on 24th July 1838.
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