T. Nelson Parker

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]

T. Nelson Parker
5th Virginia Commissioner of Insurance
In office
July 1, 1956  July 1, 1969
Preceded byGeorge A. Bowles
Succeeded byEverette S. Francis
Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia
In office
August 28, 1952  December 1, 1952
Preceded byWilliam M. Tuck
Succeeded byThomas H. Blanton
60th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia
In office
July 1, 1950  July 1, 1952
Preceded byW. Stirling King
Succeeded byEdward E. Haddock
Personal details
Born
Thomas Nelson Parker

(1898-09-28)September 28, 1898
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 19, 1973(1973-05-19) (aged 74)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Elise Flannagan
(died 1960)

Helen Reid
(m. 1962)
Children3, including Thomas Jr.
EducationUniversity of Virginia (LLB)

References

  1. "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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