William Parker (Boston)

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.

William Parker
Acting Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts
In office
January 6, 1845[1]  February 27, 1845[1]
Preceded byMartin Brimmer[1]
Succeeded byThomas 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
BornNovember 7, 1793
DiedOctober 29, 1873
Political partyWhig[3]
Spouse(s)Julia Maria Stevens
ChildrenJulia C. Parker, Sarah M. Parker, Grace Helen Parker
ProfessionAttorney

Early life

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

References

Footnotes

  1. 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

Bibliography

Political offices
Preceded by
Martin Brimmer
Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts (acting)
January 6, 1845 – February 27, 1845
Succeeded by
Thomas Aspinwall Davis
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