T. Nelson Parker
T. Nelson Parker | |
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| 5th Virginia Commissioner of Insurance | |
| In office July 1, 1956 – July 1, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | George A. Bowles |
| Succeeded by | Everette S. Francis |
| Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia | |
| In office August 28, 1952 – December 1, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Tuck |
| Succeeded by | Thomas H. Blanton |
| 60th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia | |
| In office July 1, 1950 – July 1, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | W. Stirling King |
| Succeeded by | Edward E. Haddock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Nelson Parker September 28, 1898 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 19, 1973 (aged 74) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Elise Flannagan (died 1960)Helen Reid (m. 1962) |
| Children | 3, including Thomas Jr. |
| Education | University of Virginia (LLB) |
Thomas Nelson Parker (September 28, 1898 – May 19, 1973) was an American politician. A native of Richmond, Virginia, he served on that city's city council, including two years as mayor, was chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia during the 1952 United States presidential election, and was Virginia Commissioner of Insurance from 1956 to 1969.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "T. Nelson Parker Dies; Served as Mayor 1950-52". Richmond Times-Dispatch. May 13, 1973. p. B14. Retrieved February 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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