| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | March 23, 1893 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | Wesley J. Parker |
| Birth | 4/15/1828 in Vienna, Dorchester county, Md. |
| Death | 12/2/1892; Funeral service at Zoar M. E. curch, Philadelphia, Pa & interred in Lebanon cemetery. |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | Converted when 13 yo. Little early opportunity for education. Joined Delaware Annual Conference in 1864, when it was organized. Served as pastor in following appointments: Washington Circuit; Easton, Md; Zoar, Philadelphia; Chester, Pa; Ezion, Wilmington; St. John's Newark, N. J. & Haven, Philadelphia. 1875 Presiding Elder of Philadelphia District and of Chestertown District in 1885. Held other offices in the Conference, including President. |
| Family and Other Information | Parents: Robert & Milly Parker |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | pdf pg 33 |
| Photo availbility? | – |
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