John M. Parker
John Milliken Parker Sr. | |
|---|---|
| 37th Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office May 11, 1920 – May 13, 1924 | |
| Lieutenant | Hewitt Bouanchaud Delos R. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Ruffin G. Pleasant |
| Succeeded by | Henry L. Fuqua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Milliken Parker March 16, 1863 Washington, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 20, 1939 (aged 76) Pass Christian, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Resting place | Metairie Cemetery |
| Political party | Progressive (1912–1916) Democratic (1916–1939) |
| Spouse | Cecile Airey Parker |
| Alma mater | Eastman Business College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
John Milliken Parker Sr. (March 16, 1863 – May 20, 1939), was an American Democratic politician from Louisiana, who served as the state's 37th Governor from 1920 to 1924. He was a friend and admirer of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. He participated in the 1891 New Orleans lynchings.