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John Parker (July 13, 1729 – September 17, 1775) was a New England colonial farmer, smith, soldier, and colonial militia officer who commanded the Lexington, Patriot, colonial militia at the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775. Early life. John Parker was born in Lexington, Massachusetts Bay to Josiah Parker and Anna Stone.
John Parker was a farmer, smith, and soldier who fought in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. He commanded the Lexington militia that confronted the British in 1775, and died of tuberculosis shortly after.
John P. Parker (c. 1827 – January 30, 1900) was an American abolitionist, inventor, iron moulder and industrialist. Parker, who was African American, helped hundreds of slaves to freedom in the Underground Railroad resistance movement based in Ripley, Ohio. He saved and rescued fugitive slaves for nearly fifteen years.
Sir Thomas John Parker GBE FREng (born 8 April 1942) is a British businessman. He is chairman of Laing O'Rourke and former chairman of Pennon Group, a director of Carnival Corporation & plc and lead non-executive director at the Cabinet Office. [1]
Apr 22, 2024 · Learn about John Parker, the captain of the Lexington militia who led the first battle of the American Revolutionary War in 1775. Find out his facts, service, and legacy in this encyclopedia article.
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Aug 15, 2016 · John Parker was the captain of the militia who faced the British troops on Lexington Green in 1775. Read his account of the incident and learn about the historical background and context of the American Revolution.
Jun 25, 2017 · Learn about the life and legacy of Captain John Parker, a militia commander who led the patriots in the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Find out how he fought the British, what orders he gave his men, and how he died of Tuberculosis.
