About Charles Parker
Lived 1877 – 1934 (aged 56–57). Charles Parker was an American politician.
Charles Parker (1877-1934) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. He was one of six members of the state House killed in the Kerns Hotel fire in Lansing on December 11, 1934. Also killed were representatives D. Knox Hanna, T. Henry Howlett, Vern Voorhees, John W. Goodwine, and Don E. Sias, along with state senator John Leidlein. The men were in Lansing for a special session of the Michigan legislature.
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Who was Charles Parker?
American politician from Michigan (1877–1934)
When was Charles Parker born?
Charles Parker was born in 1877 in Ontario.
When did Charles Parker die?
Charles Parker died on 11 December 1934 in Kerns Hotel fire, Lansing, Michigan.
What was Charles Parker's occupation?
Charles Parker was a politician.
What nationality was Charles Parker?
Charles Parker was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Parker (Michigan politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Parker. https://biography.guide/charles-parker-politician-1877/
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