P. A. Henderson

Parker Adair "P. A." Henderson (January 7, 1875 – July 25, 1925) was a businessman and politician. He was the seventh and eleventh Mayor of Miami.

P. A. Henderson
7th and 11th Mayor of Miami
In office
1915–1917
Preceded byJ. W. Watson, Sr.
Succeeded byJ. W. Watson, Sr.
In office
1923–1925
Preceded byC. D. Leffler
Succeeded byEdward C. Romfh
Personal details
Born(1875-01-07)January 7, 1875
Hampton, Georgia
DiedJuly 25, 1925(1925-07-25) (aged 50)
Miami, Florida
SpouseJulia McCrimmon
ChildrenParker Adair Henderson Jr.
Arthur J. Henderson

He was born in Hampton, Henry County, Georgia where his father owned a series of successful Saw Mills. Parker was 16 when his father first in-trusted him to running one of his saw mills which he ran for 15 years. Parker moved to Miami, Florida in 1906 where he organized the McCrimmon Lumber Company with his brother-in-law [1] C.T. McCrimmon. In 1912, Parker purchased his brother-in-law's interest in the company, renaming it P.A. Henderson Lumber Company. Parker was elected Mayor of Miami in June, 1915 taking office the following November. He was elected again in 1923.

Fraternal and civic affiliations

Mr. Henderson was a member of the Masonic Order, Noble of the Mystic Shrine, Benevolent and Protective order of Elks and the Hoo Hoo.[2]

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References

Notes
  1. Blackman, E.V. (1921). Miami and Dade county, Florida; its settlement, progress and achievement. Washington, D.C.: V. Rainbolt. p. 130.
  2. Blackman, E.V. (1921). Miami and Dade county, Florida; its settlement, progress and achievement. Washington, D.C.: V. Rainbolt. p. 131.
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