The Iowa Legislature > Legislators > Legislator > All Years Print Icon Print

Addison Melvin Parker

Photograph is provided for official informational purposes only. The image may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written authorization from the Iowa General Assembly. Requests for permission to use this image must be submitted to the Chief Clerk of the House for House members or the Secretary of the Senate for Senate members.
Images from 2017 and 2018 are owned by the Associated Press and is made available solely for official informational purposes. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of this image is prohibited. Permission for any other use must be obtained in advance by submitting a written request to the Associated Press.
No Photo
State Senator
Republican
Lawyer
Polk
39
01/10/1921 - 01/07/1923
30

Senator from the Thirtieth district, was born in Guthrie county Iowa, in 1878. His parents are Charles S. Parker and Frances Owen Parker, who came to Iowa from Wisconsin in 1873. He came to Des Moines in 1896, graduated from East High school in 1898, and from Drake university in 1903. Has since been engaged in the practice of law in the city of Des Moines. Was married to Ida Louisa Lange in 1912. Elected senator 1914, re-elected in 1918. A republican in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
No Photo
State Senator
Republican
Lawyer
Polk
38
01/13/1919 - 01/09/1921
30

Senator from the Thirtieth district, was born in Guthrie county, Iowa, in 1878. His parents are Charles S. Parker and Frances Owen Parker, who came to Iowa from Wisconsin in 1873. He came to Des Moines in 1896; graduated from East High School in 1898, and from Drake University in 1903. Has since been engaged in the practice of law in the city of Des Moines. Was married to Ida Louisa Lange in 1912. Elected senator 1914, re-elected in 1918. A republican in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
No Photo
State Senator
Republican
Lawyer
Polk
37
01/08/1917 - 01/12/1919
30

Senator from the thirtieth district, was born in Guthrie county, Iowa, in 1878. His parents are Charles S. Parker and Frances Owen Parker, who came to Iowa from Wisconsin in 1873. He came to Des Moines in 1896; graduated from East High School in 1898 and from Drake university in 1903. Has since been engaged in the practice of law in the city of Des Moines. Was married to Ida Louisa Lange in 1912. Elected senator 1914. A republican in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
No Photo
State Senator
Republican
Lawyer
Polk
36
01/11/1915 - 01/07/1917
30

Senator from the Thirtieth district, was born in Guthrie county, Iowa, in 1878. His parents are Charles S. Parker and Frances Owen Parker, who came to Iowa from Wisconsin in 1873. He came to Des Moines in 1896; graduated from East High School in 1898 and from Drake university in 1903. Has since been engaged in the practice of law in the city of Des Moines. Was married to Ida Louisa Lange in 1912. Elected senator 1914. A republican in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources