ERNEST EDWARD PARKER
From May through to September 2026, Andrew will be fulfilling his dream to hike the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats! You are all warmly invited to follow Andrew’s epic journey on his Facebook page, “Andrew Beal LEJOG” https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577588795730
As Andrew hikes the 1,300+ miles, he will raise funds for the Ipswich War Memorial Project to help finance our future exhibitions and research of the brave Ipswich men and women who lost their lives in conflict. If you would like to make a small donation, please click on the link: https://gofund.me/5d4a50570
Thank you for your love and support. Andrew & Helen – I.W.M.P.
Ernest in his Sapper’s uniform.
Photos courtesy of Barry.
Born: 1881, Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Died: 10th July 1918; age 37; died of Dysentery, at Baghdad.
Residence: 45, Coronation Road, Ipswich.
Occupation: Carpenter and Joiner.
Date of Entry Therein: 20th July 1915 – France.
Rank: Sapper; Service Number: 58643
Regiment: Royal Engineers, 72nd Field Coy.
Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1915 Star.
Grave Reference:
XI.G.4.
Baghdad ( North Gate) War Cemetery,
Iraq.
Brother to GERALD PITTS PARKER.
CENSUS
1891 33, Zippor Cottage, Pearce Road, Ipswich.
Ernest was 9 years old and living with his parents & brothers.
Robert Thomas Parker, 34, a Cabinet Maker – employer, born Hockham-cum-Wilton, Norfolk.
Dinah Elizabeth Parker (nee Pitts), 35, born Walpole, Norfolk.
Robert Thomas Parker, 8, born Woodbridge.
Frank Parker, 7, born Woodbridge.
Percy Parker, 6, born Ipswich.
Herbert James Parker, 4, born Ipswich.
Gerald Pitts Parker, 2 months, born Ipswich.
1 mother’s help.
1901 27, Pearce Road, Ipswich.
Ernest was 19 years old, a Tailor’s Apprentice. He was living with his widowed father & siblings.
Robert, 44, a Cabinet Maker.
Robert, 18, an Iron Moulder’s Apprentice.
Frank, 16, a Hairdresser’s Apprentice.
Percy, 15, a Plumber’s Apprentice.
Herbert, 14.
Gerald, 10.
Laura Eleanor Parker, 8, born Ipswich.
1 housekeeper.
1911 49, Bowness Street, Manchester, Lancashire.
Ernest was 29 years old, a Railway Clerk. He was married and head of the household.
Rose, 30.
Doris, 8.
Olive, 5.
Evelyn, 4.
Irene, 3.
Ernest’s mother, Dinah Elizabeth Parker, died in December 1900, St. Clement’s, Ipswich and was buried on the 7th December at Ipswich Old Cemetery.
On Christmas Day 1902, St. Margaret’s Church, Ipswich, 21 year old Ernest, a tailor, married 24 year old Rose Lily Palmer, born New Year’s Day, 1878, Ipswich – daughter of James Palmer, a shoe and boot maker and repairer, and Comfort Palmer (nee Wood), of 35, Fitzroy Street, Ipswich.
Rose and Ernest had four daughters:
Doris Lilian Parker, born June 1903, Ipswich.
Olive Comfort Parker, born December 1905, Ipswich.
Evelyn Ethel Parker, born February 1907, Ipswich.
Florence Irene Parker, born June 1908, Higher Openshaw, Lancashire.
On the 30th June 1903, Doris was baptised at St. Margaret’s Church, Ipswich. Ernest recorded his occupation as a Tailor. The family were living at 35, Fitzroy Street, Ipswich.
On the 5th December 1905, Olive was baptised at St. Margaret’s Church, Ipswich. Ernest recorded his occupation as a Tailor. The family were living at 35, Fitzroy Street, Ipswich.
On the 15th July 1908, Evelyn and Florence were baptised at St. Clement’s Church, Higher Openshaw, Lancashire. Ernest recorded his occupation as a Railway Clerk. The family were living at 85, Kenyon Street, Abbey Hey.
Soldiers’ Effects to Rose Lily Parker – widow.
Rose Parker with her four beautiful daughters
(L to R) Doris, Olive, Evelyn and Florence.
Royal Engineers, 72nd Field Coy
One Comment
Ernest Edward Parker was my grandfather. Florence Irene, his youngest daughter, was my mother, who gave birth to me in December 1948. My name is Barry Charles Gillingwater.