Charles William Parker

Charles William Parker (December 20, 1912 – June 11, 1997) was a clergyman and political figure in British Columbia, Canada.[1] He represented Peace River from 1952 to 1956 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Social Credit member.

Charles William Parker
Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
In office
1952–1956
Preceded byGlen Everton Braden
Succeeded bynone
ConstituencyPeace River
Personal details
Born(1912-12-20)December 20, 1912
Calgary, Alberta
DiedJune 11, 1997(1997-06-11) (aged 84)
Saanichton, British Columbia
Political partyBritish Columbia Social Credit Party
SpouseChristina Mary McDonald
Occupationminister

He was born the son of John Parker and Anne Fido, and was educated in Calgary. In 1939, he married Christina Mary McDonald. Parker was a minister for the Church of the Nazarene.[1] He ran unsuccessfully for reelection in the provincial riding of Cowichan-Newcastle in 1956.[2] He died on June 11, 1997, in Saanichton, British Columbia.[3]

References

  1. Normandin, P G (1955). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1955.
  2. "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27. open access
  3. Death Record open access


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