Background
Parker, John Milliken was born on March 16, 1863 in Bethel Church, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Milliken and Roberta (Buckner) Parker.
Parker, John Milliken was born on March 16, 1863 in Bethel Church, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Milliken and Roberta (Buckner) Parker.
Educational public schools.
A., Virginia. Engaged in cotton business, New Orleans, Louisiana, since 1880. President John M. Parker Company.
Member New Orleans Board of Trade (president 1893), New Orleans Cotton Exchange (president 1897-1898), Southern Commercial Congress (president, 1910, 11). Progressive Party nominee for vice-president of the United States, 1916, but national organization came to an end before election of 1916.
Married Cecile Airey, January 11, 1888. Children: John M., Thos.