Coming to America
My distant relative came from Cartmel Parish Northumberland England in or about 1685. He was a Quaker. He lived in the area of Woodbridge NJ near the Delaware River. According to other published stories he was a frequent visitor and guest of the Lenape Indians who lived in the area. He learned many of their natural curing medicines and treatments and was known as Dr. Roger Parks.
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Gary, when you say he's a distant relative that's an understatement. Do you know the chain or whether he's a great uncle "45th removed"? Really cool!
How cool, do you have any of his journals? This is fascinating!
Thanks for sharing, Christine
How interesting that he was a guest of the Indians. He must have really been a help and liked by everyone! Do you have all of his direct line back to 1685?
