Parker Archives - Our Story

A Mixed Marriage

What was the story behind the marriage licence of Elizabeth Parker and John Johnson? Could it be that our ancestors were trying to avoid publicity?

Mother of William Johnson, daughter of William and Mary Parker

Born Elizabeth Parker on 8 January 1752

Married John Johnson by licence on 3 August 1772

Buried 7 August 1799

Mother of Elizabeth Parker, daughter of John Aires

Baptised Mary Aires on 19 September 1714 at Elmton, Derbyshire but the name is rendered Eyre, Ayre, Ayres, on different documents.

Married William Parker on 18 of the 6th month (August) 1738

Died 2 February 1793 and buried 4 February 1793 in the Friends Burying-Ground at South Leverton

Father of Elizabeth Parker , son of Ruben and Mary Parker

Baptised William Parker on 14 January 1717 at Syerston, Nottinghamshire

Married Mary Ayre on 18 of the 6th month (August) 1738

Died 5 October 1786 and buried 8 October 1786 in the Friends Burying-Ground at South Leverton