The Parker family appear to have started as local wool-merchants.
The Parker family continued to run the ranch until 1962.
The Parker family paid for the construction of it.
During the trial, he leveled threats at the Parker family.
There were several Parker families in the area which has resulted in some confusion.
The later series did however still feature other members of the Parker family in various roles.
Much of the area was an orchard farm, originally owned by the Parker family in the 18th century.
Employees don't blame the Parker family for the hotel's demise.
It is a domestic drama chronicling the lives of the Parker family and their changing fortunes over many decades.
The Parker family is last seen somewhere in the countryside, contentedly building their new home away from mutant civilization.