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PARKER, BENJAMIN STRATTAN: 1833-1911.

Born in a pioneer's cabin in Henry County, Ind., on Feb. 10, 1833, Benjamin Strattan Parker was educated at home by his parents. In 1869 he married Huldah Wickersham. During his life he was a teacher, editor, office-holder, and businessman and, in addition to his books, contributed poetry and prose to periodicals of his day. He was a resident of New Castle, Ind. He died in 1911.

Information from Parker and Heiney–Poets and Poetry of Indiana.

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