Ira W. Parker

Ira W. Parker (April 9, 1877 – August 23, 1960) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Kingston, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, Parker went to the public schools in Markesan, Wisconsin. Parker was president of Markesan State Bank. On February 28, 1921, Parker was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, as a Republican, in a special election caused by the death of Samuel Owens who served in the Wisconsin Assembly since 1919. Parker later served on the Green Lake County Board of Supervisors. Parker died at his home in Markesan, Wisconsin after a long illness.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1921,' Biographical Sketch of Ira W. Parker, pg. 271
  2. ↑ 'Ira W. Parker Dies; Was State Banker,' Racine Journal-Times, August 25, 1960, pg. 38


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