Jo A. Parker

Background

Parker, Jo A. was born on July 28, 1869 in at Cambridge City, Indiana, United States. Son of William Franklin and Mary F. (Callender) Parker.

Education

Educated Forestville Academy, New York, and graded schools of Indianapolis. Unmarried.

Career

Went into newspaper business at age of 16. Now engaged in manufacturing timber products and in land and timber brokerage. Entered politics during the Farmers’ Alliance agitation.

Joined People's party, 1892.

Was nominated, 1897, for clerk of Court of Appeals in Kentucky and made notable campaign. 5 years secretary National Reform Press Chairman"s Association National Committee People's Party, 1900-1904.

Member Executive Committee since 1896. Chairman Kentucky State Committee since 1895.

Writer and lecturer on economic questions.

Achievements

• Jo A. Parker has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Executive

Connections

Father:

William Franklin Parker

Mother:

Mary F. (Callender) Parker