Laban Parker (buried 1907)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Parker
First name: 
Laban
Other Christian names: 
Robert L
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
527
Born: 
0/0/1845
Died: 
15/03/1907
Buried: 
19/03/1907
Occupation: 
Dairyman
Distinction: 
Dairyman
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
NWS
Cemetery row: 
2
Cemetery plot: 
12
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Laban Parker who passed away March 15th 1907 aged 62 years "Peace, perfect peace" Also of Mary wife of the above who died Feb 21st 1908 aged 65 years "At rest"

Life story

Life story

Laban Robert L Parker 1845 -1907 Dairyman Laban Robert Parker was born in Findon, Sussex in the first quarter of 1845 to his father, James, and agricultural worker and his mother, Mary Baker. He was baptised on 6 April 1845 at Findon Sussex. Laban had five siblings, James, Levi, Ann, Edmund, Eli, Emma and Reuben.

On 9th October, 1866, Laban married Mary Woolven of Tarring in Broadwater, Worthing, Sussex.

In 1871, Laban, an agricultural labourer, and his wife Mary, lived in 8 Heene Lane, Worthing, with their sons, William and Alan. Thomas G Parker was born in 1874 and by 1891, Laban was a dairyman living at 23 New Street, Worthing.

Laban died on 15 March, 1907 at 85 Rowlands Road, Worthing. Laban was buried in Heene Cemetery on 19th March 1907. Probate was granted to his widow, Mary and his effects were £1084 6s 9d.

Burial researcher: 
Pat Brownbill

Further information

Birth
Gender: 
Male
Date born: 
00/00/1845
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Mary
Spouse one last name: 
Woolven
Marriage one date: 
09/10/1866
Marriage one address: 
Broadwater, Sussex, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
15/03/1907
Age (at time of death): 
62
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
85 Rowlands Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Mary Parker status: widow
Probate pounds: 
£1,084

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1851 census: 

Tolmere Farm, Findon, Sussex

James aged 44, ag lab. Mary aged 39. Henry aged 14. Levi aged 4. Ann aged 13. Edmund aged 10. Laban aged 5. Eli aged 3. Emma aged 1.

1861 census: 

North Cottage, Findon, Sussex.

James aged 54, ag lab. Mary aged 50. Edmund aged 20. Laban aged 17. Eli aged 14. Emma aged 12. Reuben aged 4,

1871 census: 

8 Heene Lane, Worthing, Sussex.

Laban aged 26, ag lab. Mary aged 28. William aged 3. Allan aged 1. William Stanford aged 17, lodger, ag lab.

1881 census: 

Heene Farm Cottage, Worthing, Sussex.

Laban aged 37, ag lab. Mary aged 38. William aged 13, gardener's assistant. Allan aged 11, gardener's assistant. Thomas aged 7. Ebenezer Pullen aged 21, lodger, ag lab.

1891 census: 

23 New Street, Worthing, Sussex.

Laban aged 46, dairyman. Mary aged 48, dairywoman. Allan aged 21, dairyman. Thomas aged 17, dairyman. William aged 23, gardener.

1901 census: 

23 New Street, Worthing, Sussex.

Laban aged 56, dairy manager. Mary aged 58.

Miscellaneous information

HIGHFIELD FARM DAIRY COMPANY, Head Office: 23, NEW STREET. Branches : ROWLANDS ROAD (Next to the Museum); 131, CLIFTON ROAD

Company desire to take the present opportunity of thanking their numerous Customers for the kind support they have hitherto accorded them, and beg respectfully to solicit a continuance of their patronage. For the convenience of their Customers at the west end of the town they have established a Branch in Rowlands Road, immediately adjoining the Temporary Museum. The premises have been constructed in the most approved manner and on the latest principles, and no expense has been spared in securing the most perfect hygienic conditions. For the information of their Patrons the Company would point out that MILK or ABSOLUTE PURITY is supplied from their Farms at West Tarring and Salvington. It is delivered immediately after the milking of the cows, and is conveyed to the several Branches twice daily in the Company's carts. Photographs of the various herds, taken as they are grazing in the meadows, can be seen at either of the Depots ; and the Company cordially invite present or prospective Customers to inspect the herds at any time. The resources of the Company are most extensive, as the cows under their control number nearly three hundred, two hundred and fifty being the actual property of the Company. The BUTTER on sale at the several Branches is made at the Company's Farm at' East Harting, from a herd of pure-bred Guernsey and Jersey cows, and is prepared by means of the most modern appliances. It can with the greatest confidence be recommended as among the finest quality produced in the country. The enormous increase in the volume of business during the last few years has made it absolutely imperative for the Company to provide the additional Depot already referred to, and they trust that the measures thus taken to meet the convenience of their Patrons will be appreciated. The Dairy is managed, as for many years past, by Mr. and Mrs. Laban Parker, who have been shown by the test of experience to be thoroughly competent for their task. The new Branch will be under the personal direction of their son, Mr. Thomas Parker, who has been in the service of the Company for a great number of years, and is thoroughly acquainted with Dairy work in all its departments.