American politician
Ralph J. Parker
Portrait of Ralph J. Parker, 1915.
In office Preceded by H.H. Flowers Succeeded by William I. Nolan In office In office
Born (1867-12-17 ) December 17, 1867Frankford Township, Minnesota Died December 27, 1922(1922-12-27) (aged 55)Rochester, Minnesota Political party Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus ) Residence Spring Valley, Minnesota Alma mater University of Minnesota Profession Lawyer
Ralph J. Parker (December 17, 1867 – December 27, 1922) was a Minnesota politician and a Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives .
Life and career
Parker was born in Frankford Township, Minnesota , to W. H. and Hannah Parker. He attended local schools before enrolling in the University of Minnesota Law School , graduating in 1890. He then moved to Spring Valley, Minnesota , where began to practice law and would live for the remainder of his life.[ 1]
Parker served as county attorney for Fillmore County, Minnesota , from 1903 to 1909. He was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1914 where he served four total terms as a representative from 1915 to 1922. From 1917 to 1919 he served as speaker.[ 1] [ 2]
In 1922, Parker was elected as the judge for the 10th Minnesota District Court . His election was disputed by his opponent. While the dispute was being heard in court, Parker became ill and underwent surgery in Rochester, Minnesota . The dispute was dismissed and on December 22, 1922, he was sworn into office from his hospital bed. He died five days later on December 27.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
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