William Parker (Boston)

William Parker
Acting Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts
In office
January 6, 1845[1]  February 27, 1845[1]
Preceded by Martin Brimmer[1]
Succeeded by Thomas Aspinwall Davis[1]
City of Boston, Board of Aldermen
Ward 10 [2]
In office
1846–1847
City of Boston, Chairman Board of Aldermen
Ward 10
In office
January 6, 1845  March 6, 1845
City of Boston, Board of Aldermen
Ward 10
In office
January 6, 1845  March 6, 1845
City of Boston, Board of Aldermen
Ward 10
In office
1842–1843
City of Boston, Common Council
Ward 10
In office
1828–1828
Personal details
Born November 7, 1793
Died October 29, 1873
Political party Whig[3]
Spouse(s) Julia Maria Stevens
Children Julia C. Parker, Sarah M. Parker, Grace Helen Parker
Profession Attorney
Religion Episcopalian

William Parker (November 7, 1793 - October 29, 1873) was an American businessman and politician, who served as acting mayor of Boston, Massachusetts in early 1845.

Early life

Parker was one of thirteen children. Parker was the son of Bishop Samuel Parker and Ann (née Culter) Parker.

References

Footnotes

  1. 1 2 3 4 A Catalogue of the City Councils of Boston, 1822-1908, Roxbury, 1846-1867, Charlestown 1847-1873 and of The Selectmen of Boston, 1634-1822 also of Various Other Town and Municipal officers, Boston, MA: City of Boston Printing Department, 1909, p. 50
  2. A Catalogue of the City Councils of Boston, 1822-1908, Roxbury, 1846-1867, Charlestown 1847-1873 and of The Selectmen of Boston, 1634-1822 also of Various Other Town and Municipal officers, Boston, MA: City of Boston Printing Department, 1909, p. 9
  3. Winsor, Justin (1881), The Memorial History of Boston, Including Suffolk County, Massachusetts 1630 - 1880., Volume III, Boston, MA: James R. Osgood and Company, p. 250.

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