Thomas PARKER (1867 – 1946)

Name

Thomas Parker

Gender

Male

Birthdate

20 October 1867

Birthplace

Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland

Date of death

31 July 1946

Parents

  • John Parker (born 1822)
  • Jane Parker, nee Gilmour (born 1822)

Primary education

Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland

Biography

Arrived in New Zealand, 1894
Owned Parker, Thomas and Company, General Outfitters, Hat and Cap Manufacturers, Hastings Street, Napier
Secretary of Highland Society of Hawke’s Bay, and kennel club
Donated 1000 pounds for construction of Tom Parker Fountain, Marine Parade, Napier, 1936
Donated 2100 pounds in his will for church and charitable organisations
Unmarried, no children

Accession number

681417

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