This is the research of Kathrine Jane Parker Brown into the history and genealogy of James and Anna (Doty) Parker, pioneers of Crawford County, Illinois in the early 1800's. Much documentation and speculations are provided on the origins of this couple's journey from Trenton, New Jersey and other points on the east coast to Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, finally settling in Illinois.

Katherine includes lists of descendants, notes, recollections and photos as well as transcriptions of many rare letters.