Parkman Blake Dexter
b. 10 September 1882, d. 3 May 1942
- Father: Amory Dexter b. 12 April 1829, d. 29 December 1887
- Mother: Helen McDougald b. June 1847, d. 6 July 1908
- Parkman Blake Dexter was born on 10 September 1882 in Georgia.
- He was known as Park.
- The following appeared on 30 December 1887 in The Columbus Enquirer-Sun: Mr. Amory Dexter died at his home, in this city, at 7:10 o'clock yesterday morning, after an illness of ten days, of pneumonia.
In the death of Amory Dexter, Columbus loses one of her best and most useful citizens. The deceased was born in Boston, Mass., on the 12th day of April 1829, and came south about thirty years ago. For a number of years Mr. Dexter followed his profession as a civil engineer, first on what is now known as the Brunswick and Western railroad, and, latterly, had charge of extensive mining interests at Dahlonega, Ga. Just after the close of the war, Mr. Dexter, with his lamented brother, Charles E. Dexter, did an extensive and profitable cotton business in this city.
Mr. Dexter was ever closely identified with the best interests of the city of Columbus, and at the time of his death, was secretary and treasurer of the Columbus Gas Light company; treasurer of the Georgia Steam and Gas Pipe company, and a director in the Eagle and Phenix Manufacturing company, the Georgia Home Insurance company, the National Bank of Columbus and the Muscogee Oil company.
The deceased was a devout and faithful member of Trinity Episcopal church, and was noted for his generosity and liberality toward the church and charitable institutions. He married Miss Helen McDougald who, with four children, survives him. His children are Charles Amory, McDougald, Parkman B., and Helen. He has an extensive family connection.
The funeral will take place from Trinity Episcopal church at 10 o'clock this morning. - Helen McDougald appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at 1115 Second Avenue and also a cook.. Other members of the household included Parkman Blake Dexter, Charles Amory Dexter, McDougald Dexter and Helen Dexter.
- He was a clerk, according to the 1900 census.
- He married Sally Bowers circa 1907 in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Parkman Blake Dexter became a widower at the 20 January 1908 death of his wife Sally Bowers.
- Parkman Blake Dexter appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Muscogee County, Georgia. Boarding in the household was James S. Thweat, age 27, likely employed by a broker as a stenographer.
- He was employed by a broker as a salesman, according to the 1910 census.
- He married Annie Ellis on 10 July 1911 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at Trinity Episcopal Church.
- The following appeared on 11 July 1911 in The Columbus Ledger: A most beautiful wedding was solemnized at Trinity Episcopal church last evening, when Mr. Parkman Dexter and Miss Annie Ellis were united in Matrimony by Rev. S. Alston Wragg, the rector, in the presence of a large number of friends of the happy young people. The attendants were Dr. Dexter, a brother of the groom, as best man; Mrs. Garnett Shackelford as matron of honor; Misses Bessie Fry, of Augusta, and Helen Dexter, of Columbus, as maids of honor; Miss Laura Ellis as prayer-book carrier; Messrs. Francis Norman, T. C. Evans, John Illges and Charley Humber as ushers. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Mr. Abe Ellis.
Miss Ellis, as the bride, is exceedingly popular among a very wide circle of admiring friends, being among the most attractive and charming young ladies of the city, and is held in high esteem by all who know her. Mr. Dexter, the groom, is one among the most popular young business men of the city, holding a responsible position with the firm of Dan Joseph & Co., and is esteemed in both social and business circles.
After the ceremony the happy young couple left for New York and other points of interest in the east where they will spend a few days, after which they will return to the city and be at home to their friends at their residence in Wynnton. - Parkman Blake Dexter registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 while living with his wife Annie in Columbus, and self-employed there as a merchandise broker.
- The following appeared on 20 June 1919 in The Columbus Ledger: Dr. and Mrs. C. Amory Dexter were hosts at a beautiful dinner party last evening at their home on Fifth avenue.
The guests were seated at small tables and one large table, and each was centered with a bouquet of summer flowers.
An elaborate course dinner was served, and among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Park Dexter, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Dexter, Mr. and Mrs. [sic] Alique McDougald, Mr. and Mrs. Frances Norman, Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Cooke, Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Peacock, Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Gordy, Mr. and Mrs. Turner Berry, Miss Helen Dexter, Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Griffith. - Parkman Blake Dexter and Annie Ellis appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at 1819 Brown Street.
- Parkman Blake Dexter and Annie Ellis appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at 1927 Buena Vista Road.
- He was a produce broker, according to the 1930 census.
- Parkman Blake Dexter died on 3 May 1942 at age 59 in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Last Edited: 27 Feb 2012