T. Parker Host, Sr.

Thomas Parker Host, Sr. (1892–1963)^[1] was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from September 3, 1940 to February 13, 1942. Prior to serving as mayor, he was the founder and owner of T. Parker Host, Inc., a maritime management company that served as an agent for liner services transporting goods through the ports of Hampton Roads. This company is now run by his son, T. Parker Host, Jr., and grandsons Tom and David.

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History(on T. Parker Host, Inc. website)

Preceded by B. G. James	Mayor of Newport News 1940–1942	Succeeded by R. Cowles Taylor

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