Clarence Parker was born in Minnesota on August 20, 1862. He later moved to South Dakota and to Saskatchewan before coming to North Dakota in about 1896.
On April 30, 1887 he married Anna Wentworth at Ashton, South Dakota. She was born in Minnesota on January 10, 1868.
They had ten children: Myrtle, Annie, Olive, Mabel, Clarence, Ethel, Elsie, Alma, Edna and an adopted son Clayton.
The Porkers lived in Haven and also in Florence Township and took an active part in the community.
Mrs. Parker served as midwife for Dr. A. S. LeBein of McHenry and Dr. Longstreth of Kensal.
Mr. Parker died January 7, 1947 and Mrs. Parker died January 20, 1952. They are buried at Grace City.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 57B