Background
Ker, Severn Parker was born on February 17, 1864 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Heber and Mary (Kinney) Ker.
Ker, Severn Parker was born on February 17, 1864 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Heber and Mary (Kinney) Ker.
Educational public schools.
With Smith Brothers & Company, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, 1885, title changing to The Louisiana Belle Steel Company, 1887, becoming secretary in charge of sales until merged with Crucible Steel Company, 1899. Vice president American Steel Hoop Company, 1899. Office New York City, with Carnegie Steel Company, 1901-1902, Crucible Steel Company, of America, 1903-1904.
Vice president in charge of sales, Republic Iron and Steel Company, 1905-1909.
General manager Sharon Steel Hoop Company, 1909, president 1910-1931, Chairman of the Board, 1931-1933, (retired). Director Sharon Steel Corporation, First National Bank.
Clubs: Youngstown (Ohio).
Married Annie Williams Gray, September 10, 1891. Children: Mary Ruth (Mistress Parker H. Cunningham), Annie Gray (Mistress Edward H. Boyd), Severn Parker.