Definitions for "James Parker"
James Parker (1768 – 1837) was an American politician. He represented Massachusetts's and districts in the United States House of Representatives, from 1813 to 1815, and 1819 to 1821. Also served as a member of the Massachusetts Senate.
James Parker (March 3, 1776 - April 1, 1868) was a United States Representative from New Jersey. Born in Bethlehem, New Jersey, he moved to Perth Amboy after the Revolution. He graduated from Columbia College (in New York City) in 1793; Parker engaged in the management and settlement of large landed properties left by his father, also as a land surveyor and as a lawyer, although never admitted to the bar.
James Parker (February 20 1854 – June 2 1934) was a Major General in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the Philippine-American War during 1899. His son, Cortland Parker, also became a Major General in the United States Army.