Parker Flowers (1828 - aft. 1893)

Born 1828 in Harford, Maryland, United States

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Died after 1893 after age 65 in York, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Brother's obit

Mr. William Flowers, a native of Harford county, died March 2d, at the residence of his son-in-law, James Wilgis, in the 92d year of his age. He was a brother of James Flowers who lives near Bel Air, and of Parker Flowers, of York county, Pa. David Flowers, the grandfather of William, was a native of England who settled at Richmond, Va, from whence his son David removed to Harford County and settled on the spot where Watervale now stands. At the time when young William was growing up at Watervale, the country was inhabited by Indians and the woods were full of bears, deer, and all kinds of game. Mr. Flowers claimed the distinction of having worked side by side with Abraham Lincoln and to have been a personal friend of the President. In his younger days he followed flat boating on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and in this occupation was employed in company with President Lincoln. He was a carpenter and builder by trade and during the war, upon the recommendation of President Lincoln, superintended the erection of several buildings for the Government. In politics he was a Democrat and at one time was deputy sheriff of Harford, his native county. During the summer of 1891 he paid a visit to Harford county, from whence he removed 30 years ago. His health was then perfect and he was bright and active in mind and body. At that time he remarked: "I never paid a doctor a penny bit in my life. I chew and smoke a little but have taken no strong liquors for 20 years. I used to drink a good deal, but I thought I had my share and held up." ^[1]

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1. ↑ The Aegis & Intelligencer, (Bel Air, Harford, MD), 17 March 1893