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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 12/16/1897
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 19 (1882)
Home County: Cerro Gordo
Horace G. Parker
Cerro Gordo County

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 war, he was editor and proprietor of The Cerro Gordo Republican. He served as State senator in the 19th General Assembly.

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Senate District 47
Committees
19th GA (1882)
Legislation Sponsored
19th GA (1882)