City: Gibson
PARKER, Oliver Perry, inventor; born at Gibson, Tenn., March 8, 1880; Scotch-Irish descent; son of C. S. and Priscilla (Haun) PARKER; father being a physician; paternal grandparents Rev. O. P. and Elizabeth (James) PARKER; maternal grandparents Charles M. and Katherine (Horner) HAUN; educated at University of Tenn., Knoxville, Tenn., graduating therefrom with degree of B.S. in June 1903; in early life he was interested in real estate and mail order business; married Jessie Sarah DUNGAN Oct. 15, 1910; member P. K. A., and M. W. of A.; 1st Lieut. of U. of T. Cadets 1902-1903; Republican; Mayor of Gibson Tenn.; Assistant Postmaster; author “The Winning of Latane,” inventor, Parker Medicine Dial, Pidgeon Stamp Carrier and Parker Stamping Machine; proprietor of the O. P. Parker Co., and Humboldt Rope Rack & Meter Co.; member of M. E. Church, South.
