- Family Photo of Charles E. Parker Family (19 KB)
1999 Family Photo of Charles E. Parker Family
- Coat of Arms of Charles E. Parker (47 KB)
Coat of Arms of Charles Parker - Reasons for
choices
Shield, Ordinary & Charges
The shield with a bend division is based on the fact that my father Charles Thomas Parker
served with the 1st Cavalry Division in Korea. The division patch is the same as the shield
chosen except for the fact that the bend travels in the opposite direction.
The three interlocking circles is a design representing the Trinity and is chosen due to my
sincere belief in the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The placement of the design is at the
highest place on the shield, the only place suitable for an emblem representing our creator.
The oil lamp is a design chosen due to my belief in wisdom and education being essential
to happiness and success. The placement of the lamp is at the bottom of the shield due to
the fact that education is the foundation of everything. However, do not be misled into
thinking that I refer only to a formal education provided at an institution.
The compass is chosen to represent acts of exploration. I have backpacked and hunted all
over the southeastern U.S., the states of Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. I have
climbed mountains as high as 12,000 ft. and snorkeled in the waters of the Caribbean. I
have explored the physical world, the spiritual world and the intellectual world. To explore
is to be alive.
The White Oak leaf is a logo designed by me for use representing the Listus Koen
Ecological Management Property. This property was given to me through my ancestors,
and I established it as a management property in 1995. The name Parker has its roots
buried in a close relationship to the land and that which lives on it. The leaf represents the
poetic side of nature. The genealogy of parent and child, of life going on. The ability to
see beauty in the world is what makes being alive worth living.
If you look closely at the compass you will note that the light is coming from the
southeast. It is morning and the day is young. The light also comes from the direction of
the family (the oak leaf). Although, our family can be traced back 500 years, the light’s
direction expresses the idea that it is hoped that our family is still young and will live for
many more generations. The light’s direction also states that it is from family that we gain
the means to see where we should be headed, and why we are who we are.
Compartment, Supporters and Motto
The supporters are based on my ancestry. This ancestry starts in England, in Southampton
to be exact. From there we migrated to America in 1649. Years later John Parker Sr.
served in the Revolutionary War, as a private soldier from the state of Delaware.
The rope and knot is chosen due to my and my sons relationships with the Boy Scouts of
America. Both of my sons have attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and I have devoted
twelve year to the organization. The square knot is a very strong knot holding everything
within its grasp together, just as the fact of being family is the strong link that hold us
together.
The motto is explained by the reasoning of the compass and oak leaf.
Helm, Crest and Wreath
The helm is replaced by an expert marksman badge. This choice is based on the fact that
Arms originated from the games that were played by knights. The game that I participated
in was marksmanship. The name Parker itself is derived from being a skilled marksman. I
feel this item although not standard, is appropriate, and the idea of being the best and
doing your best is an excellent emblem worthy of inclusion.
The colors of the wreath are chosen based on my father’s service in the Army, my eldest
son’s service in the Air Force, and my youngest son’s service in the Marines.
For the three flags I remind you of my English heritage, my forefather’s service in the
Revolutionary War, and my great great grandfather’s death in the War Between the
States. I see the Confederate Battle Flag as a nation fallen yet still cherished, loved and
cared for by the sons of those who served her. The English flag is that used in the 1500’s,
the time that my ancestry can be traced to.
The eagle states the pride of the Arms and all that is represented. The three Fleur-de-lis’s
again represents my and my two sons unity through scouting.
- Military Photo of Charles T. Parker (21 KB)
Military Photo of Charles T. Parker while serving with the 5th Armed Division
- Photo of the Rufus M. Parker Family (168 KB)
Rufus was only 14 months old when his father Isham died in the War Between the States. He went on to raise 10 children. He survived his first wife and this is a photo of his second family L to R- Janette, John, Dora, Minnie Brent, Minnie Lou, Rufus, Joe and Julian.
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