1. The Parkins family was a prominent Quaker family during this era.
2. Isaac Parkins acquired 1,425 acres in three tracts in 1735. One tract of 725 acres included the graveyard location and the location of the Parkins family home, which, was West of the graveyard on what is now Valley Avenue on the Southwest corner of Jubal Early Drive and Valley Avenue. The large brick house which is no longer standing, was called "Milltown" and later "Willow Lawn".