Name: Laban Parker
Burial Number: 0527
Gender: Male
Occupation: Dairyman
Distinction: Dairyman
Born: 00/00/1845
Died: 15/03/1907
Buried: 19/03/1907
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.
Researcher: Pat Brownbill
The Grave
Location in Cemetery
Area: NWS Row: 2 Plot: 12
Exact Location (what3words): models.loft.maybe
Ashes or Urn: Unknown
Headstone
Description:
No description of the headstone has been added.
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"
Further Information
Birth
Name: Laban Robert L Parker
Gender: Male
Born: 00/00/1845
Town: Findon
County: Sussex
Country: England
Marriage
Maiden Name: Not applicable
Marriage Date: 9/10/1866
Spouse First Name: Mary
Spouse Last Name: Woolven
Town of Marriage: Broadwater
County of Marriage: Sussex
Country of Marriage: England
Information at Death
Date of Death: 15/03/1907
Cause of death: Unknown
Address line 1: 85
Address line 3: Rowlands Road
Town: Worthing
County: Sussex
Country: England
Obituary
No obituary has been entered.
Personal Effects
Money left to others: £1084 6 s 9 d
Current value of effects: Not calculated
Census Information
No census information is available for this burial record.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.
