John Mason Parker (Saskatchewan politician)
Canadian politician
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John Mason Parker (August 19, 1882– December 19, 1960) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented Touchwood from 1917 to 1938 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal.[1] Parker was speaker for the Saskatchewan assembly from 1934 to 1938.[2]
John Mason Parker | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan | |
| In office December 16, 1939 – April 30, 1949 | |
| Speaker | |
| Preceded by | George Arthur Mantle |
| Succeeded by | George Stephen |
| 9th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan | |
| In office November 15, 1934 – May 14, 1938 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Sterritt Leslie |
| Succeeded by | Charles Agar |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan | |
| In office June 26, 1917 – June 8, 1938 | |
| Preceded by | George Maitland Atkinson |
| Succeeded by | Tom Johnston |
| Constituency | Touchwood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1882 Watford, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | December 19, 1960 (aged 78) Watford, Ontario, Canada |
| Party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Farmer |
He was the son of William Parker and Sarah Taylor and was born and educated in Watford, Ontario.[3] In 1903, he married Mary Elizabeth Saunders. Parker served on the council for the rural municipality of Kellross, also serving as reeve. Parker lived in Kelliher.[3] He served as clerk for the Saskatchewan assembly from 1939 to 1949.[4] He died in Watford, Ontario on December 19, 1960.[5][6][7]
