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 September 28, 1898 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1973 (aged 74) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Elise Flannagan (died 1960)Helen Reid (m. 1962) |
| Children | 3, including Thomas Jr. |
| Education | University of Virginia University of Virginia School of Law (LLB) |
Thomas Nelson Parker (September 28, 1898 – May 12, 1973) was an American politician from Virginia. He served as mayor of Richmond from 1950 to 1952, chaired the Democratic Party of Virginia during the 1952 United States presidential election, and was Virginia Commissioner of Insurance from 1956 to 1969.