John Parker
1759–1832 (age 73)
Biography
John Parker, born in 1759, witnessed the birth of the United States and was laid to rest in Saint James Goose Creek Cemetery in South Carolina. Through times of revolution, nation-building, and local change, his life reflected the perseverance of early American citizens who labored to secure peace and prosperity for future generations.
The quiet dignity of Saint James Goose Creek Cemetery preserves John Parker’s memory among fellow pioneers, and visitors are reminded of the enduring legacy left by those who stood near the beginning of an unfolding national story.