Lowell Holden Parker (November 30, 1848 – December 12, 1937) was an American lawyer, banker, manufacturer, and Republican politician from Beloit, Wisconsin. He served a single term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Rock County's 3rd Assembly district in the 1899 session. During his business and political career, his name was often abbreviated as L. Holden Parker. His father, Charles H. Parker, also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
L. Holden Parker | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Rock 3rd district | |
| In office January 2, 1899 – January 7, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Charles W. Merriman |
| Succeeded by | Halvor Cleophas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 30, 1848 Belvidere, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 12, 1937 (aged 89) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Elinor Dudley (died 1931) |
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| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Profession | Lawyer, banker |
Biography
editBorn in Belvidere, Illinois, on November 30, 1848, Parker went to Beloit College and then graduated from the University of Michigan in 1875. He practiced law in Beloit, Wisconsin. Park served on the Beloit School Board. He was involved with manufacturing of harvesters and binders. He was also in the banking business.[1] Parker died on December 12, 1937, in San Francisco, California, at age 89.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1899, Biographical Sketch of Lowell Holden Parker, pg. 785
- ^ 'University of Michigan Official Publication-The President's Report for 1937-1938,' vol. 40, no. 77. March 25, 1939, University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, Michigan, Death Notices, pg. 10
- ^ 'Commemorative Record of the Counties of Rock, Green, Grant, Iowa and Lafayette Counties, Wisconsin, 1901, Biographical Sketch of L. Holden Parker, pg. 86-87
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