Thomas Parker Papers,

Papers relating to Thomas Parker and his estate in Kidwelly, 1761-1818; papers of Louisa Parker, comprising mainly letters received by her, 1790-1833, and drafts of outgoing correspondence, notes and memoranda, 1822-1832; diaries, account books, etc., 1808-1832; papers relating to the Allihies copper mine, 1817-1837; papers relating to the London estate [parish of St Katherine Cree] of Lousia Parker, 1819-1832; deeds and documents for properties in Kidwelly, 1698-1832; papers relating to the administration of the estates of Mr and Mrs Parker, 1833-1838; inventories, catalogues and valuations, 1818-1833; letters and accounts of the executors, 1818-1847; and miscellanea, 1807-1825.

Thomas Parker (1761-1818) of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, married Louisa Edwards [fl. 1790-1833] some time after 1790 and they were living at Abbey House at the time of his death in 1818. They also appear to have acquired leases on properties in Monksford Street. Thomas Parker was a shareholder in the Allihies copper mine, County Cork, Ireland, in partnership with R. J. Nevill of Kidwelly. His wife, Louisa Parker owned property in London, notably in Cree Church Lane and Three Herring Court [parish of St Katherine Cree]. After her death in 1833, R. J. Nevill was executor of her will in winding up her estate, part of which was sold and the interest paid to her servants. The contents of Abbey House and her personal effects were likewise sold.

Arranged into the following: papers relating to Thomas Parker and his estate; papers of Louisa Parker; letters from various correspondents to Mrs. Parker; draft letters and papers by Mrs. Parker; diaries, account books, etc.; papers relating to the Allhies Mine; papers relating to the London estate of Mrs. Parker; deeds and documents; papers relating to administration of the estates of Mr and Mrs Parker; inventories, catalogues, etc.; letters; and miscellanea.

No restrictions except where poor condition precludes handling.

Deposited by Messrs Nevill, Druce & Company, Ltd, in 1936.

Thomas Parker (1761-1818) of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, married Louisa Edwards [fl. 1790-1833] some time after 1790 and they were living at Abbey House at the time of his death in 1818. They also appear to have acquired leases on properties in Monksford Street. Thomas Parker was a shareholder in the Allihies copper mine, County Cork, Ireland, in partnership with R. J. Nevill of Kidwelly. His wife, Louisa Parker owned property in London, notably in Cree Church Lane and Three Herring Court [parish of St Katherine Cree]. After her death in 1833, R. J. Nevill was executor of her will in winding up her estate, part of which was sold and the interest paid to her servants. The contents of Abbey House and her personal effects were likewise sold.

Title supplied from contents of fonds. Some of the deeds and documents pre-date the life of Thomas Parker; and papers relating to the administration of the estate post-date the death of Lousia Parker.

A hard copy of the catalogue is available at the National Library of Wales.

Text

March 2003.

Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Schedule of Thomas Parker Papers; NLW, Guide to the Department of Manuscripts and Records (Aberystwyth, 1994);

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