Charles Lucius Parker
(1859-1924)
Charles Lucius Parker was born on August 1, 1859, in Fayette, Iowa, to Dr. Charles Coleman Parker and Sarah Maria Lakin His father was 35 years old at the time of his birth, and his mother was 30.
He married Violet E. Truman on August 20, 1884, in Decorah, Iowa.
Education and Early Career
Charles graduated from Upper Iowa University in 1881. He began his working life in the developing regions of the upper Midwest, engaging in farming and banking in Bathgate, North Dakota, from 1882 to 1889. He later turned westward, participating in mining ventures in Montana from 1890 to 1893.
Seeking a professional career, he pursued legal studies at the University of Michigan Law School, graduating in 1894.
Professional Life
Following his legal education, Charles relocated to Seattle, Washington, where he practiced law from 1894 to 1905. His career reflects the movement of educated professionals into the growing cities of the American West during this period.
Siblings
Charles Lucius Parker was one of six children. His siblings included:
- William Lakin Parker (1855–1855)
- Daniel Mason Parker (1856–1934)
- Sarah Priscilla Parker (1863–1870)
- Caroline Ritchey Parker (1865–1880)
- James Donaldson Parker (1868–1947)
Later Years and Legacy
Charles Lucius Parker died on February 7, 1924, in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 64.
His life traced a path from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest, shaped by education, enterprise, and the opportunities of a growing nation.
