Thomas Silas PARHAM

Thomas was born in 1815 and his christening took place on November 5th, 1815 in Sidlesham, Sussex, England.¹   Thomas' father was Edmund PARHAM and his mother was Sarah COPIS.  His paternal grandparents were James PARHAM and Mary UNKNOWN. He had four brothers and four sisters, named James, John, William, Edmund, Eleanor, Sarah, Emma and Mary.  He was the third oldest of the nine children.  He died at the age of 63 on February 22nd, 1878 in Gawler River, SA.  He was buried in Wards Belt, SA.^1 2 

• Death Notes

  South Australians 1836-1885 has death date as 22-7-1878 (SA Reg Desath record considered to be more reliable).

• General Notes

  Refer to mother Sarah COPIS for shipping record.

Details of Thomas' family with Mary WHITE