Notable Births & Deaths for Parker ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Parker. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Herbert Franklin     (Automotive pioneer, inventor, businessman)
  • Full name: Herbert Henry Franklin
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Franklin<1>
  • He was born in Lisle (NY) on September 1, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Syracuse (NY) on July 7, 1956 (a Saturday).
  • Lisle is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Parker (which is located in Chenango County).
  • Syracuse is located in Onondaga County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 89.
  • He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Onondaga County, New York.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Parker to Oakwood Cemetery
• Tompkins Harrison Matteson     (Artist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tompkins Harrison Matteson<1>
  • He was born in Peterboro (NY) on May 9, 1813 (a Sunday) and died in Sherburne (NY) on February 2, 1884 (a Saturday).
  • Peterboro is located in Madison County, New York.
  • Sherburne is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Parker. Both communities are located in Chenango County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 70.
• Jerry Jeff Walker     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Born: Ronald Clyde Crosby
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Jeff Walker<1>
  • He was born in Oneonta (NY) on March 16, 1942 (a Monday) and died in Austin (TX) on October 23, 2020 (a Friday).
  • Oneonta is located in Otsego County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Parker (which is located in Chenango County).
  • Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • We don't have any burial details.