Horace G. PARKER

PARKER

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 4/6/2011 at 23:19:15

Horace G. Parker

Horace G. PARKER, a pioneer identified with the growth and history of Cerro Gordo county, died at Mason City, December 16, 1897. Mr. PARKER was born in Oswego county, New York, July 20, 1829. In 1855 he came west and settled at Clear Lake, where he was elected one of the first justices of the peace. In 1859, he removed to Mason City to discharge the duties of county treasurer. In 1862-'67, including the critical period of the [Civil] war, he was editor and proprietor of The Cerro Gordo Republican. He served as State senator in the 19th General Assembly.

NOTE: Horace G. PARKER was interred at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa.

SOURCE:
HARLAN, Edgar Rubey, Ed. Annals of Iowa p. 480. State of Iowa Historical Society. Iowa City. 1897.

Transcription and note by Sharon R. Becker, April of 2011