Glynn Patrick & Associates: Capturing "Forever"
Historical Biography:
Parker Webster, Son of Ephraim Webster

My son Parker satisfied the terms of his joiner’s apprenticeship, and plied his
Then, his fancy proved stronger than my will, and he left the trade. Parker went
to Kenebunk, Maine and began to trade in goods. He parlayed this venture into
a merchant vessel and he took engaged with it in West India trade, where he met
with some losses.

One trip, after returning from a journey and declaring his cargo (as was
customary), a sailor made some claim which cost him the exorbitant amount of
$600. However, this was not enough of a loss to discourage my son. He
continued his business and soon owned two stores. After some years, however,
"the embargo was laid on and trade became so dull" that he sold his shipping
business, "hired eight hands, and went to Upper Canada."

Parker was then very successful in a business of rafting lumber to Quebec. He
settled down, married a woman half his age (she was only 24), and had two
children with her. He made his home and his reputation in Canada, where he
remained even after another sudden financial disaster. He and his business
partner the business, leaving a large debt in Montreal to be paid with a collection
due from yet third party. However, the partner took the money and ran.

I am glad I did not live long enough to suffer this indignity with him. The debt
reduced his property and perhaps even hastened his own death. Dishonor will do
that to a man.  

He died soon, leaving his wife and children in Canada.
A continuation of the Ephraim Webster Story