William Humphrey Parker
Biography
Role: Shirley Telfer's grandfather — Scottish immigrant who settled at Long Plains, SA
Born: 17 July 1850 — Ragged Hill, Mossblown, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died: 18 February 1926 — Long Plains, South Australia (aged 75)
Burial: Likely Dublin or Shannon Cemetery, SA
Family
| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Father | David Parker (1822–1888) — born Tarbolton, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Mother | Isabella Kelly (abt 1825–1867) — born Bridgeton, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Spouse | Hannah Baker (1855–1948) — m. ~1878, South Australia |
| Children | 10 children (see below) |
Life Summary
William Humphrey Parker was born on 17 July 1850 at Ragged Hill Farm, Mossblown, Ayrshire, Scotland — just two years before his father David Parker packed up the family and emigrated to South Australia.
He arrived in Adelaide as a toddler on 4 May 1852 aboard the barque Martin Luther from Liverpool, travelling with his father David, mother Isabella, and sister Elizabeth.
The family settled first at Port Gawler and later at Virginia and Peachy Belt — pioneering farming districts north of Adelaide. By adulthood, William Humphrey had established himself as a farmer at Long Plains, where he raised his own large family of ten children with Hannah Baker.
Hannah Baker was South Australian-born, the daughter of William John Baker (from Bickleigh, Devon, England) and Sophia March (from Aylsham, Norfolk, England).
Children (10)
| Name | Birth Year | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Parker | 1879 | Balaklava, SA |
| Lucy Agnes Parker | 1881 | Dublin, SA |
| Andrew Kelly Parker | 1883 | Long Plains, SA |
| Sophia Parker | 1886 | Long Plains, SA (m. Frank Lindsay Lawrie) |
| Edward Albert Parker | 1888 | Long Plains, SA |
| Mabel Winifred Parker | 1890 | Long Plains, SA (died age 4) |
| William Henry Parker (1893–1968) | 1893 | Long Plains, SA |
| Isabella Mabel Parker | 1895 | Long Plains, SA (m. Carne) |
| Mina Evelyn Parker | 1897 | Long Plains, SA |
| Stella Winifred Parker | 1899 | Long Plains, SA |
Sources
- WikiTree: William Humphrey Parker — via Mabel Winifred Parker profile, confirms birth at Ragged Hill, Mossblown, Ayrshire
- WikiTree: David Parker (1822–1888) — father's profile with full immigration record
- Ship Martin Luther — arrived Adelaide 4 May 1852 from Liverpool
- 1851 Scotland Census: David Parker family at Wallace Street, Wallacetown, St Quivox, Ayrshire
- FamilySearch: William Humphrey Parker (KV21-T88) — Balaklava SA connections
Tags
Spouse
- Hannah Baker
Parents
- David Parker
- Isabella Kelly
Children
- Elizabeth
- Lucy Agnes
- Andrew Kelly
- Sophia Lawrie
- Edward Albert
- Mabel Winifred
- William Henry
- Isabella Mabel Carne
- Mina Evelyn
- Stella Winifred