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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.
DiedMay 19, 1973(1973-05-19) (aged 74)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s)
Elise Flannagan
(died 1960)

Helen Reid
( m. 1962)
Children3, 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.

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