At the time of the 1851 England Census Geo Parker, age 39, born in Emsworth Hants, seaman, and wife Harritt Parker, age 31, born in Allfriston Sussex, dressmaker, were living in Churchpath, Portsea, Hampshire. With them were sons: Edward (8) of West Canada, and James (5) of W Canada.
At the time of the 1861 England Census George Parker, age 49, born in Emsworth Hants, Greenwich pensioner, and wife Harriett Parker, age 41, born in Friston Sussex, were living in Broyle Lane, Ringmer Sussex. With them were Edward G (18), born on the sea, iron moulder (ap.), James (14) of Kingston West Canada, scholar, and Henry J. (7) of Ringmer Sussex.
At the time of the 1871 England Census George Parker, age 59, born in Emsworth Hants, Greenwich pensioner, and wife Harriett Parker, age 51, born in Alfriston Sussex, were living in Broyle Lane, Ringmer Sussex. Present was daughter Kate (6) of Ringmer Sussex.
In Feb 1873 G Parker was present at the marriage of his son Henry John Parker to Lucy Herriott in Lewes Sussex.
At the time of the 1881 England Census George Parker, age 68, born in Emsworth Hants, navy pensioner, and wife Harriett Parker, age 60, born in Alciston Sussex, were living in Ringmer Rd., Ringmer Sussex. With them was daughter Kate E (10) of Ringmer. Nextdoor was [Harriett's sister] Naomi Fiest, widow.
In Sep 1883 George Parker was present at the marriage of his daughter Kate Elizabeth Parker to Ephraim Horace Pelham in Ringmer Sussex.
At the time of the 1891 England Census George Parker, age 79, born in Emsworth Hants, naval pensioner, and wife Harriet Parker, age 71, born in Alsiston Sussex, were living in Ringmer Sussex.
At the time of the 1901 England Census George Parker, age 89, born in Emsworth Hts, widower, naval pensioner, was with his daughter Kate Pelham and her family in New Town, Ringmer Sussex.
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A naval veteran of the Crimea, named George Parker, now nearly 93 years of age, and living at Ringmer, near Lewes, has lived under the reign of five sovereigns. He was one of the crew of the ill-fated Challenger, which was wrecked on the western coast of South America in 1835. He was awarded the Crimean medal, the long service, and the good conduct medal, and the Turkish medal.
Bexhill-on-Sea Observer, 28 January 1905, p. 5
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George Parker of Toronto Villa The Village Ringmer died aged 92 years (burial record).
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THE OLD BRIGADE.
CRIMEAN HERO'S DEATH AT RINGMER.
Another of the "Old Brigade" has passed to that bourne from which no traveller returns. Mr. George Parker, of Toronto Villa, Ringmer (father of Captain Parker of the Lewes Fire Brigade), a Crimean veteran, who had reached the great age of 93, died at his residence on Thursday morning. Notwithstanding his years, the deceased enjoyed good health until about twelve months ago when he was knocked down by a motor, and he was unable to shake off the effects of the accident. The old hero had had an eventful career, and it is pleasant to know that he was able to spend the latter part of his life in peace and comfort. Born in Emsworth, he joined the Royal Navy when 17, and went out to Brazil on H.M.S. Druid, and returned about three years later. His next trip was on the Challenger, to the Pacific and this vessel was wrecked in a great storm, and the crew had to spend seven weeks on the coast of Chili, enduring many hardships. Later on he went out to Canada, and was promoted to leading petty officer. On returning to England about twelve years later, he spent several additional months on the gunnery ship in Portsmouth Harbour, and then took part in the Crimean War, being engaged in the siege of Sebastopol. He held three medals, one for Sebastopol, the Turkish medal, and the long service and good conduct medal. His period of service in the Navy extended over 26 years. Deceased celebrated his golden wedding in 1888, and outlived his wife several years.
Sussex Agricultural Express, 14 January 1905, p. 5
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