Parker, Margaret Eyre, 1766-1799
Margaret Eyre Parker was the sister of John Eyre and the daughter of Severn and Margaret Taylor Eyre. Before marrying George Parker in 1786, she was engaged to George Kendall, who left her his property in his will before they could be married. In honor of him, the Parkers named their plantation home, Kendall Grove.
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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre - April 1799]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister Ann Upshur Eyre, undated. The date of this letter is either April or May of 1799 due to context. The letter mentions the long awaited return of the ship Delaware, captained by John E. Sword from Canton. It discusses the wedding of Sarah Corbin Cropper, as well as mentioning Mrs. Vear, Henrietta Teackle, John Teackle, Mrs. John Dennis, Col. Cropper, and Col. Savage.