James PARKER
James was born in Scotland about 1836 and married Ellen Barratt 10 April 1861. He enlisted in the 3rd Waikato Militia 12 October 1863 in Nelson. His Regiment Number was Private 292 and occupation a labourer.
Their children were William James born 1861, Hugh Henry born 1 May 1863, Charlotte Caroline born 1865, George Ernest born about 1867, Margaret Matilda born about 1869, Alfred Edward born 1872, Albert Alphonza born 1876, Francis Robert born 1878, Malcolm Maxwell Vernon born 1883 and Archie born 1886.
On the Cambridge rates assessment list for 1869-70 James paid 2 pence an acre on 51 acres - totalling eight shillings and sixpence, and was listed as a farmer at Hautapu on the electoral roll.
Ellen died 24 April 1892 and James died 23 December 1892

more on the above children:

1861 - 1893 William James Parker
- William died aged 32

1863 - 1890 Hugh Henry Parker
- Hugh died aged 27

1865 - Charlotte Caroline Parker
- nothing known

1867 - 1920 George Ernest Parker
- George died aged 54

1869 - Margaret Matilda Parker
- Margaret married James Robson LAW in 1897

1872 - 1894 Alfred Edward Parker
- Alfred died aged 22

1876 - 1892 Albert Alphonza Parker
- Albert died aged 15

1878 - 1957 Francis Robert Parker
- Francis died aged 79

1883 - 1900 Malcolm Maxwell Vernon Parker
- Malcolm died aged 17, inflammaion of the lungs, in Waikato Hospital
- his parents were living at No 1 Station Rd, Cambridge at the time

1886 - 1886 Archie Parker
- Archie died aged 30 days

can you help with any spouses ??