T. Nelson Parker

T. Nelson Parker
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 (1898-09-28)September 28, 1898 Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Died	May 19, 1973(1973-05-19) (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

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.

External links

• T. Nelson Parker at Find a Grave