Tenth Generation (Continued)
Family of John William* PARKYN (708) & Cecilia Elvira MORRIS
1198. Gladys May PARKYN (John William*9, Elizabeth GRIGG8, John7, Elizabeth CORNISH6, Mary ADAMS5, John4, Mary NEALE3, John2, Bennett1) . Born on 5 Aug 1892 in Ty Gwla, Llanvedw, St Woolos, Monmouth, England. Gladys May died in Woodstock, McHenry, IL, USA, on 6 Aug 1977; she was 85. Buried on 9 Aug 1977 in Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, McHenry, IL, USA.

- 1892: Birth reg Dec qtr 1892 at Newport M District (ref FreeBMD).
- 1906: Travelled to the USA in 1906 with parents and siblings on the ship Saxonia - departed from Liverpool, England, and arrived 29 Mar 1906 at Boston Massachusetts. John Wm [father] was listed as age 37 (Farmer), Cecilia 36 (HWife), Gladys 13, Lilian 10, John E 7, Wm 4 and Lionel an infant. Their last residence was Pembridge, and their final destination Ingersoll, Ontario. They were going to brother, Mr Parkin, of Ingersoll Gas Works, Ontario (ref Ancestry immigration records).

- 1909: Also travelled from Canada to the USA in Oct 1909. They were listed as John Wm 40, Farmer, Cecilia Elvyra, wife, 39, Gladys May dau 17, Lillian G dau 13, John Ernest son 10, Wm Trevor son 7, Lionel Eric son 4. Their last permanent residence was Rayside, Canada. They arrived at Port Huron, Michigan, USA, and their final destination was Manston, Wisconsin. Their nearest relative was father, John C Parkyn, St Maur, Euley, Gloucestershire, England (ref Ancestry immigration records).
1909 "United States, Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956,"
name: Gladys May Parkyn
arrival date: Oct 1909
arrival port: Port Huron, Michigan,
age: 17
estimated birth year: 1892
birthplace: Tyrgowla Farm,
birth country: Wales
gender: Female
race: English
nara publication title: Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954
nara publication number: M1464
nara roll number: 109

- Gladys also travelled frequently (see Ancestry Migration records).

- 1913 "Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920," Gladys May Parkyn, 1913
groom: George W. Melka
groom's age: 24
groom's estimated birth year: 1889
groom's birth date: 1889
groom's birthplace: Of Chicago, Cook, Illinois
bride: Gladys May Parkyn
bride's age: 20
bride's estimated birth year: 1893
bride's birth date: 1893
bride's birthplace: Of Barrington, Cook, Illinois
marriage type: Marriage
marriage date: 29 Mar 1913
marriage place: Barrington, Cook, Illinois, Usa
film number: 1030542
digital film number: 4280608
image number: 759
reference number: 622917
[married by Olin F Mattison, Minister of the Gospel, Barrington IL, by license]

- 1977: Gladys died 6 Aug 1977 at Illinois, bur 9 Aug 1977 at Woodstock, McHenry, Illinois, USA (ref FGR).

- Memorial for Gladys M Melka
Birth: 1892
Death: 1977
Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, USA
Created by: Julie Wheelan Nelson
Record added: Oct 13, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 78324323 [no photo]

- photo and notes from her grand-nephew:
“The photo with the baby is of my grandmother, Lilian, on the right (holding her sister's almost audibly squalling baby, Pearl Melka). The baby's mother, Gladys, is on the left. “
On 29 Mar 1913 when Gladys May was 20, she married George William MELKA in Barrington, Cook, IL, USA. Born on 20 Feb 1889 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. George William died on 18 Mar 1951; he was 62. Buried abt 1951 in Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, McHenry, IL, USA. Occupation: Farmer.

- 1900 "United States Census, 1900," George W Melka in household of Louis Melka, ED 250 Precinct 3 West Town Chicago city Ward 10, Cook, Illinois, United States
name: George W Melka
event: Census
event date: 1900
event place: ED 250 Precinct 3 West Town Chicago city Ward 10, Cook, Illinois, United States
birth date: Feb 1889
birthplace: Illinois
relationship to head of household: Son
father's birthplace: Missouri
mother's birthplace: Bohemia
race or color (standardized): White
gender: Male
marital status: Single
page: 15
sheet letter: A
family number: 212
reference number: 48
film number: 1240254
digital folder number: 004113713
image number: 00844
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head Louis Melka M 42 Missouri, tailor
wife Maria Melka F 34 Bohemia, married 18 years, 6 children 6 living, immigrated 1875
daughter Mamie Melka F 18 Illinois
daughter Lyda Melka F 17 Illinois, tailoress
daughter Ethel Melka F 13 Illinois
son George W Melka M 11 Illinois
son Otto Melka M 10 Illinois
daughter Helen Melka F 7 Illinois

- 1910 "United States Census, 1910," George H Melka in household of Louis Melka, York, DuPage, Illinois
name: George H Melka
birthplace: Illinois
relationship to head of household: Son
residence: York, DuPage, Illinois
marital status: Single
race : White
gender: Male
father's birthplace: Missouri
mother's birthplace: Austria
family number: 335
page number: 17
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Louis Melka M 51y Missouri
wife Marie N Melka F 44y Austria
dau Mary M Melka F 27y Illinois
son George H Melka M 21y Illinois
son Otto L Melka M 19y Illinois
dau Ethel G Melka F 16y Illinois
son William O Melka M 9y Illinois

- 1913 "Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920,"
groom: George W. Melka
groom's age: 24
groom's estimated birth year: 1889
groom's birth date: 1889
groom's birthplace: Of Chicago, Cook, Illinois
bride: Gladys May Parkyn
bride's age: 20
bride's estimated birth year: 1893
bride's birth date: 1893
bride's birthplace: Of Barrington, Cook, Illinois
marriage type: Marriage
marriage date: 29 Mar 1913
marriage place: Barrington, Cook, Illinois, Usa
film number: 1030542
digital film number: 4280608
image number: 759
reference number: 622917

- 1920 "United States Census, 1920,"
name: George Melka
residence: Libertyville Township Libertyville Village, Lake, Illinois
estimated birth year: 1890
age: 30
birthplace: Illinois
relationship to head of household: Self
gender: Male
race: White
marital status: Married
film number: 1820381
digital folder number: 4300545
image number: 00818
sheet number: 18
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self George Melka M 30y Illinois
wife Gladys Melka F 27y England
dau Pearl Melka F 5y Illinois
son Clarence Melka M 3y?m Illinois

- 1930 "United States Census, 1930," George Melka, Vernon, Lake, Illinois
name: George Melka
event: Census
event date: 1930
event place: Vernon, Lake, Illinois
gender: Male
age: 41
marital status: Married
race: White
birthplace: Illinois
estimated birth year: 1889
immigration year:
relationship to head of household: Head
father's birthplace: Missouri
mother's birthplace: Bohemia
enumeration district number: 0065
family number: 4
sheet number and letter: 1A
line number: 11
nara publication: T626, roll 529
film number: 2340264
digital folder number: 4584610
image number: 00518
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head George Melka M 41 Illinois
wife Gladys Melka F 37 England
daughter Pearl Melka F 16 Illinois
son Clarence Melka M 14 Illinois
daughter Gladys Melka F 10 Illinois
son George Melka M 4 Wisconsin
laborer John L Blevins M 29 Illinois

- 1940 "United States Census, 1940,"
name: W George Melka
event: Census
event year: 1940
event place: Greenwood Township, McHenry, Illinois, United States
gender: Male
age: 51
marital status: Married
race (standardized): White
relationship to head of household (original):
relationship to head of household (standardized): Head
birthplace: Illinois
estimated birth year: 1889
residence in 1935: Rural, Mchenry, Illinois
enumeration district number: 56-28
family number: 149
sheet number and letter: 8A
line number: 24
nara publication number: T627
nara roll number: 840
digital folder number: 005459581
image number: 00734
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head W George Melka M 51 Illinois - farmer, rents $15
wife M Gladys Melka F 47 England
daughter E Gladys Melka F 20 Illinois
son W George Melka M 14 Illinois - Jr.
hired man L John Blevens M 39 Illinois

- 1942 "United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," George William Melka, 1942
name: George William Melka
event: Draft Registration
event date: 1942
event place: Richmond, McHenry, Illinois
gender: Male
birth date: 20 Feb 1889
nara publication title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Illinois
nara publication number: M2097
arc identifier: 623284
film number: 2369531
digital folder number: 004134809
image number: 02527
From film:Mailing address: 708 Oak Street, Chattanoog, Tenn.
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois
Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Joe Kusga, Elyhurst?, Ill.
Employer: Stone & Webster? Engineering Corp, Tyner, Tenn
Place of Employment: Volenter and Works, Tynes? Hamilton Tenn

- Memorial for George W Melka
Birth: 1889
Death: Mar. 18, 1951
Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, McHenry County, llinois, USA
Created by: Julie Wheelan Nelson
Record added: Oct 13, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 78324295 [no photo]
They had the following children:
i.
Pearl May MELKA (1914-2007)
ii.
Clarence Parkyn MELKA (Died as Child) (1916-1930)
iii.
Gladys E MELKA (1920-2001)
iv.
(Living)
1199. Lilian Gwendoline PARKYN (John William*9, Elizabeth GRIGG8, John7, Elizabeth CORNISH6, Mary ADAMS5, John4, Mary NEALE3, John2, Bennett1) . Born on 16 Jul 1895 in Ty Gwla, Llanvedw, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales. Lilian Gwendoline died in Libertyville, Lake, IL, USA, on 31 Oct 1988; she was 93. Buried on 3 Nov 1988 in Diamond Lake Cemetery, Mundelein, Lake, IL, USA.

- 1896: Birth reg Sep qtr 1896 at Cardiff Dist (ref FreeBMD).
- According to her grandson: “ my grandmother was never "Lillie", always Lilian (with a single "l" in the middle, she always reminded people!).”
- 1906: Travelled to the USA in 1906 with parents and siblings on the ship Saxonia - departed from Liverpool, England, and arrived 29 Mar 1906 at Boston Massachusetts. John Wm [father] was listed as age 37 (Farmer), Cecilia 36 (HWife), Gladys 13, Lilian 10, John E 7, Wm 4 and Lionel an infant. Their last residence was Pembridge, and their final destination Ingersoll, Ontario. They were going to brother, Mr Parkin, of Ingersoll Gas Works, Ontario (ref Ancestry immigration records).
- 1909: Also travelled from Canada to the USA in Oct 1909. They were listed as John Wm 40, Farmer, Cecilia Elvyra, wife, 39, Gladys May dau 17, Lillian G dau 13, John Ernest son 10, Wm Trevor son 7, Lionel Eric son 4. Their last permanent residence was Rayside, Canada. They arrived at Port Huron, Michigan, USA, and their final destination was Manston, Wisconsin. Their nearest relative was father, John C Parkyn, St Maur, Euley, Gloucestershire, England (ref Ancestry immigration records).
- 1917: Marr 5 Feb 1917 at New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA to Jesse John SHIELDS (ref LDS member in IGI).
- 1988: Died 31 Oct 1988 at Libertyville, Lake Illinois, USA (ref FGR).
- Memorial for Lilian G Shields
Birth: Jul. 16, 1895
Death: Oct. 31, 1988
Spouse: Jesse John Shields (1896 - 1948)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial: Diamond Lake Cemetery, Diamond Lake, Lake County, llinois, USA
Plot: Sec 2 lot 120
Created by: lwinslow
Record added: Jan 26, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 64731955

- photo and notes from her grandson:
“The photo with the baby is of my grandmother, Lilian, on the right (holding her sister's almost audibly squalling baby, Pearl Melka). The baby's mother, Gladys, is on the left. “
On 5 Feb 1917 when Lilian Gwendoline was 21, she married Jesse John SHIELDS in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, USA. Born on 19 Dec 1896 in Elkhorn, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA. Jesse John died in Mundelein, Lake, IL, USA, on 14 Dec 1948; he was 51. Buried abt 1948 in Diamond Lake Cemetery, Mundelein, Lake, IL, USA.

- Jesse John Shields, son of John E Shields and Jessie Maria Margaret Patten

- 1917 wedding photo: Jesse John Shields (1896-1948) and his bride, Lilian Gwendoline Parkyn (1895-1988). Their wedding portrait. New Orleans, Louisiana, February 5, 1917. Married at the British Consulate in New Orleans by an English clergyman in his 90s, who claimed - on account of his great age - the right to kiss the bride before the groom! She was still a British Subject. Though the marriage license states the groom's age as 21, he had only turned 20 two months earlier.

- 1920 "United States Census, 1920," Jess Shields, , Walworth, Wisconsin
name: Jess Shields
residence: , Walworth, Wisconsin
estimated birth year: 1897
age: 23
birthplace: Wisconsin
relationship to head of household: Self
gender: Male
race: White
marital status: Married
father's birthplace: Wisconsin
mother's birthplace: Wisconsin
film number: 1822019
digital folder number: 4392040
image number: 01141
sheet number: 8
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Jess Shields M 23y Wisconsin
wife Lillian Shields F 24y England
son John M Shields M 1y9m Wisconsin
Charles Ross M 50y Wisconsin
Fred Hutler M 27y Wisconsin

- 1930 "United States Census, 1930," Jesse J Shield, Fremont, Lake, Illinois
name: Jesse J Shield
event: Census
event date: 1930
event place: Fremont, Lake, Illinois
gender: Male
age: 33
marital status: Married
race: White
birthplace: Wisconsin
estimated birth year: 1897
immigration year:
relationship to head of household: Head
father's birthplace: Wisconsin
mother's birthplace: Wisconsin
enumeration district number: 0044
family number: 101
sheet number and letter: 8A
line number: 34
nara publication: T626, roll 529
film number: 2340264
digital folder number: 4584610
image number: 00072
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head Jesse J Shield M 33 Wisconsin
wife Lillian Shield F 33 England
son John M Shield M 11 Wisconsin
daughter Jessie May Shield F 9 Wisconsin
son Richard Shield M 5 Wisconsin

- 1940 "United States Census, 1940," Jesse J Shields, Mundelein, Fremont Township, Lake, Illinois, United States
name: Jesse J Shields
titles & terms:
event: Census
event year: 1940
event place: Mundelein, Fremont Township, Lake, Illinois, United States
gender: Male
age: 43
marital status: Married
race (standardized): White
relationship to head of household (original):
relationship to head of household (standardized): Head
birthplace: Wisconsin
estimated birth year: 1897
residence in 1935: Same Place
enumeration district number: 49-43
family number: 3
sheet number and letter: 1A
line number: 10
nara publication number: T627
nara roll number: 829
digital folder number: 005459570
image number: 00247
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head Jesse J Shields M 43 Wisconsin, city street superintendant, rents house $25 on Maple Ave.
wife Lillian Shields F 43 England
son John Morris Shields M 22 Wisconsin, line man, public utility electric
daughter Jessie May Shields F 20 Wisconsin, saleslady, department store
son Richard Eugene Shields M 15 Wisconsin
son Ralph Charles Shields M 9 Illinois

- Memorial for Jesse John Shields
Birth: 1896
Death: May 14, 1948
Spouse: Lilian G Shields (1895 - 1988)
Burial: Diamond Lake Cemetery
Diamond Lake
Lake County
Illinois, USA
Plot: Sec 2 lot 120

Created by: lwinslow
Record added: Jan 26, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 64731954
They had the following children:
i.
John Morris* SHIELDS (1918-2002)
ii.
Jessie May SHIELDS (1920-1995)
iii.
Richard Eugene SHIELDS (Died as Infant) (1922-1922)
iv.
Richard Eugene SHIELDS (1924-1981)
v.
Ralph Charles SHIELDS (1931-2000)
1200. John Ernest* PARKYN (John William*9, Elizabeth GRIGG8, John7, Elizabeth CORNISH6, Mary ADAMS5, John4, Mary NEALE3, John2, Bennett1) . Born on 21 Sep 1898 in 10 Spencer Street, Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales. John Ernest* died in Daytona Beach, Volusia, FL, USA, on 9 Jul 1984; he was 85. Buried in Jul 1984 in Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia, FL, USA.

- Went by middle name - (John) Ernest
- 1899: Birth reg Mar qtr 1899 at Cardiff Dist (ref FreeBMD).
- 1906: Travelled to the USA in 1906 with parents and siblings on the ship Saxonia - departed from Liverpool, England, and arrived 29 Mar 1906 at Boston Massachusetts. John Wm [father] was listed as age 37 (Farmer), Cecilia 36 (HWife), Gladys 13, Lilian 10, John E 7, Wm 4 and Lionel an infant. Their last residence was Pembridge, and their final destination Ingersoll, Ontario. They were going to brother, Mr Parkin, of Ingersoll Gas Works, Ontario (ref Ancestry immigration records).
- 1909: Also travelled from Canada to the USA in Oct 1909. They were listed as John Wm 40, Farmer, Cecilia Elvyra, wife, 39, Gladys May dau 17, Lillian G dau 13, John Ernest son 10, Wm Trevor son 7, Lionel Eric son 4. Their last permanent residence was Rayside, Canada. They arrived at Port Huron, Michigan, USA, and their final destination was Manston, Wisconsin. Their nearest relative was father, John C Parkyn, St Maur, Euley, Gloucestershire, England (ref Ancestry immigration records).

- WW1 information from other family researchers:
“Uncle Ernie also served in the Canadian army; I've got a photo of him in his Highlander uniform. He was a sharpshooter, as I recall.”
“Uncle Ernie's WW1 info: Enlisted on 2 August 1917 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. Stated as machinist, resident of Libertyville, Illinois, USA. Nearest of kin Mrs. Celia Parkyn, of Route 4, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, His papers stated "also notify" Miss E. Parkyn, Thornlea, Tutshill, Chepstow, England.
Hospitalized 18 October to 23 December 1918 at the Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Bear Wood, Wokingham, Berkshire.
Canadian Expeditionary Force. Discharged as a private from the 48th Highlanders at Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Mary 24, 1919.”
“Uncle Ernie was gassed ("mustard") in the trenches of France during WW1. Miraculously, he lived into his mid- (late?) 80s. a chain smoker of filter-less cigarettes all his life.”

- 1939: "Illinois County Marriages, 1810-1934,"
name: John E Parkyn
event: Marriage
event date: 1939
event place: Boone, Illinois
spouse: Frances L Corcoran
film number: 1914103
digital folder number: 004539271
image number: 00346 (also 00845)

- 1940 "United States Census, 1940," Wauconda Township, Lake, Illinois, United States
name: J Earnist Parkyn
event: Census
event year: 1940
event place: Wauconda Township, Lake, Illinois, United States
gender: Male
age: 41
marital status: Married
race (standardized): White
relationship to head of household (standardized): Head
birthplace: England
estimated birth year: 1899
residence in 1935: Elkhorn, Walworth, Wisconsin
enumeration district number: 49-74
family number: 90
sheet number and letter: 4B
line number: 57
nara publication number: T627
nara roll number: 830
digital folder number: 005459571
image number: 00470
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head J Earnist Parkyn M 41 England, naturalized, rent $15, electrician for Richmond Electric Co. worked 28 months $850in 1939
wife Frances L Parkyn F 28 Illinois
daughter Lois E Parkyn F 8 Wisconsin
daughter Nancy I Parkyn F 0 Illinois, 4/12 enumerated Apr 16 1940

- From another family researcher: “I do remember visiting him in Fla. when I was a kid.”

- 1984: John died 9 Jul 1984 at Datona Beach, Volusia, Florida, USA (ref FGR).
"Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998," John Ernest Parkyn, 1984
name: John Ernest Parkyn
event: Death
event date: 09 Jul 1984
event place: Volusia, Florida, United States
gender: Unknown
age: 85
race: White
estimated birth year:
source file: FDI12.txt
source file line number: 76501
source cd number: FDI12
certificate number: 69013
"United States Social Security Death Index," John Parkyn, 1984
first name: John
middle name:
last name: Parkyn
birth date: 21 September 1898
social security number: 340-16-6180
place of issuance: Illinois
last residence: Florida
zip code of last residence: 32080
death date: July 1984
estimated age at death: 86

- Memorial for John E Parkyn
Birth: 1898
Death: Jul. 13, 1984 [perhaps this is burial date?]
Burial: Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA
Plot: MG Lot 21
Created by: W. Wilkins
Record added: Sep 28, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 97924965 [no photo]
John Ernest* first married UNNAMED.

RESEARCH NOTES
- died or divorced before 1939 ...
- 1940 census - J. Earnist Parkyn living with had an 8 year old daughter and a wife Francis who he’d just married in 1939 - assume he was previously married.
- in 1930 census there was a John E Perkins age 35, married to a Mabel Perkins age 32, with 3 young sons: Robert J age 3, Raymond E age 2, John E age 0, everyone born in Wisconsin, living in Woodruff Oneida Wisconsin - likely not the right family.
OR
John E Perkins 34 living with wife Myrtle 30, son John 11, daugt Lorraine 8, daughter Ada 5, all born Wisconsin, living in Madison Dane Wisconsin.
They had one child:
i.
(Living)
In 1939 when John Ernest* was 40, he second married Frances Irene CORCORAN in Boone, Illinois, USA. Born in 1912. Frances Irene died in Alachua, Florida, USA, on 27 Sep 1977; she was 65. Buried abt 1977 in Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia, FL, USA.

- 1977 "Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998,"
name: Frances Irene Parkyn
event: Death
event date: 27 Sep 1977
event place: Alachua, Florida, United States
gender: Unknown
age: 65
race: White
source file: Fdi08.txt
source file line number: 306880
source cd number: FDI08
certificate number: 63135

- Memorial for Frances L Parkyn
Birth: 1912
Death: 1977
Burial: Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA
Created by: W. Wilkins
Record added: Sep 28, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 97924943
They had the following children:
i.
(Living)
ii.
(Living)
1201. William Trevor* PARKYN (John William*9, Elizabeth GRIGG8, John7, Elizabeth CORNISH6, Mary ADAMS5, John4, Mary NEALE3, John2, Bennett1) . Born on 22 Jul 1901 in Ty Draw, Machen, Rogerstone, Monmouth, England. William Trevor* died in Arcadia, Desoto, FL, USA, on 7 Sep 1987; he was 86.

- Went by middle name - (William) Trevor
- 1901: Birth reg Sep qtr 1901 at Newport M Dist (ref FreeBMD).
- 1906: Travelled to the USA in 1906 with parents and siblings on the ship Saxonia - departed from Liverpool, England, and arrived 29 Mar 1906 at Boston Massachusetts. John Wm [father] was listed as age 37 (Farmer), Cecilia 36 (HWife), Gladys 13, Lilian 10, John E 7, Wm 4 and Lionel an infant. Their last residence was Pembridge, and their final destination Ingersoll, Ontario. They were going to brother, Mr Parkin, of Ingersoll Gas Works, Ontario (ref Ancestry immigration records).
- 1909: Also travelled from Canada to the USA in Oct 1909. They were listed as John Wm 40, Farmer, Cecilia Elvyra, wife, 39, Gladys May dau 17, Lillian G dau 13, John Ernest son 10, Wm Trevor son 7, Lionel Eric son 4. Their last permanent residence was Rayside, Canada. They arrived at Port Huron, Michigan, USA, and their final destination was Manston, Wisconsin. Their nearest relative was father, John C Parkyn, St Maur, Euley, Gloucestershire, England (ref Ancestry immigration records).
1909 "United States, Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956,"
name: Wm Trevor Parkyn
arrival date: Oct 1909
arrival port: Port Huron, Michigan,
age: 7
estimated birth year: 1902
birthplace: Tyrgowla Farm,
birth country: Wales
gender: Male
race: English
nara publication title: Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954
nara publication number: M1464
nara roll number: 109

- 1987: William died 7 Sep 1987 at Arcadia, De Soto, Florida, USA (ref FGR). Cremated.
"Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998," William Trevor Parkyn, 1987
name: William Trevor Parkyn
event: Death
event date: 07 Sep 1987
event place: De Soto, Florida, United States
gender: Unknown
age: 86
race: White
estimated birth year:
source file: FDI12.txt
source file line number: 76503
source cd number: FDI12
certificate number: 89795 [no image]

"United States Social Security Death Index," William Parkyn, 1987
first name: William
middle name:
last name: Parkyn
birth date: 22 July 1901
social security number: 263-42-3384
place of issuance: Florida
last residence: Arcadia, De Soto, Florida
zip code of last residence: 33821
death date: September 1987
estimated age at death: 86

RESEARCH NOTES
- an ad on findagrave lists William T Parkyn 45 Arcadia, FL - but the age is not even close ?
Photo caption from grandson Jim Dees:
- My mom's family around 1947. — with My mom, Betty Parkyn Dees [on the far right].
- Grandpa Parkyn, David Dees, me [Jim Dees], Grandma Parkyn, Lynea Dees in their front yard on Oak Street in Arcadia, FL circa 1971. Note Lynea's cat eye glasses and hip huggers. My mom's version of birth control....keep her as unattractive to boys as possible.
On 20 Mar 1934 when William Trevor* was 32, he married Charlotte Arlene LIGHTFIELD in Woodstock, McHenry, IL, USA. Born on 2 Oct 1914 in Spring Prairie, Walworth, WI, USA. Christened on 4 Apr 1915 in Burlington, Racine, WI, USA. Charlotte Arlene died in Sarasoto, Sarasoto, FL, USA, on 18 Jul 1980; she was 65.

PARENTS: Roy Theodore Lightfield and Anna Cizek

Photo caption by grandson Jim Dees:
- My Grandma, Charlotte Parkyn, looking like a foxy 1930's flapper.
They had the following children:
i.
(Living)
ii.
Betty Arlene PARKYN (1935-1985)
iii.
David Ross PARKYN (1936-2006)
iv.
(Living)
v.
(Living)
vi.
(Living)
vii.
(Living)
viii.
(Living)
1202. Lionel Eric* PARKYN (John William*9, Elizabeth GRIGG8, John7, Elizabeth CORNISH6, Mary ADAMS5, John4, Mary NEALE3, John2, Bennett1) . Born on 4 Dec 1904 in Llanwenarth, Abergavenny, Monmouth, England. Lionel Eric* died in Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA, on 24 Mar 1997; he was 92. Buried abt 1997 in Watervill, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA.

- Went by middle name -(Lionel) Eric
- 1905: Birth reg Mar qtr 1905 at Abergavenny Dist (ref FreeBMD).
- 1906: Travelled to the USA in 1906 with parents and siblings on the ship Saxonia - departed from Liverpool, England, and arrived 29 Mar 1906 at Boston Massachusetts. John Wm [father] was listed as age 37 (Farmer), Cecilia 36 (HWife), Gladys 13, Lilian 10, John E 7, Wm 4 and Lionel an infant. Their last residence was Pembridge, and their final destination Ingersoll, Ontario. They were going to brother, Mr Parkin, of Ingersoll Gas Works, Ontario (ref Ancestry immigration records).
- 1909: Also travelled from Canada to the USA in Oct 1909. They were listed as John Wm 40, Farmer, Cecilia Elvyra, wife, 39, Gladys May dau 17, Lillian G dau 13, John Ernest son 10, Wm Trevor son 7, Lionel Eric son 4. Their last permanent residence was Rayside, Canada. They arrived at Port Huron, Michigan, USA, and their final destination was Manston, Wisconsin. Their nearest relative was father, John C Parkyn, St Maur, Euley, Gloucestershire, England (ref Ancestry immigration records).
- 1997: Lionel died 24 Mar 1997 at Jamesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA, bur Watervill, Le Sueur, Minnesota (ref LDS member in IGI).

RESEARCH NOTES
- a Lionel Parkyn Died at 92 Janesville, MN [ad on findagrave, no memorial found]
Lionel Eric* first married (Living).
They had one child:
i.
John PARKYN
On 28 Dec 1955 when Lionel Eric* was 51, he second married Beth Mary HARTIG in Faribault, Rice, MN, USA.
They had one child:
i.
Beth PARKYN
1203. Edna Pearl Annie PARKYN (John William*9, Elizabeth GRIGG8, John7, Elizabeth CORNISH6, Mary ADAMS5, John4, Mary NEALE3, John2, Bennett1). Born on 24 Aug 1911 in Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, USA. Edna Pearl Annie died in Elmhurst, Du Page, IL, USA, on 10 Feb 1912; she was <1. Buried on 11 Feb 1912 in Elmhurst, Du Page, IL, USA.

- 1911: Born 24 Aug 1911 at Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
- 1912: Died 10 Feb 1912 at Elmhurst, Du Page, Illinois (ref FGR).

RESEARCH NOTES
- there was an Elmhurst Lutheran Cemetery
Larch Avenue and Armitage Avenue
Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois USA
Postal Code: 60126
used 1894 - 1919 when it was closed (perhaps due to road expansion), and some remains were moved, primarily to Elm Lawn Cemetery one mile east. Only 1 grave submitted to findagrave so far
- there was also Elm Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum and Crematorium
401 East Lake Street
Elmhurst
DuPage County
Illinois USA
Postal Code: 60126
Phone: 630-833-9696
2127 interments - no Parkyn names listed
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This NEALE Genealogy Register Report was created 31 Jan 2014 by Claudia Boorman