Boswell, H. James, "American Blue Book Western Washington," Seattle, Lowman 
and Hanford Co., 1922. p. 12.                  

PARKER, EMMETT N.: The Chief Justice of the Supreme court of Washington is 
Emmett N. Parker, of Tacoma, one of the most delightful men I ever met.   
Justice Parker is a  native of Pennsylvania, and was born in 1859.  After 
completing his common schooling, Justice Parker prepared for his life's-work 
by entering the Cincinnati Law School, and from this institution graduated 
with the LLB. degree as a member of the class of 1882. It was in 1888 that he 
located in Tacoma and engaged in thie practice of his profession. About two 
years later he was made judge of the Municipal Court of that city, serving 
until 1892.  In 1893 he became judge of the Pierce County superior court and 
remained in that capacity until 1897.  In 1900 and 1901 he served Tacoma as 
City Attorney. It was clearly indicated from the time that he sat on the 
Municipal bench that Justice Parker was possessed of the qualifications for 
the making of an able jurist. Justice parker went on the supreme bench in 1909 
and in 1921 became Chief Justice. Many of the most important decision rendered 
by that body have been written by Justice Parker and always with care.  
Justice Parker, in 1884, married Miss Emma Garretson, and they have four 
children.  Justice Parker is a thirty-second degree Mason, a Shriner, and a 
member of the Tacoma Commercial club.


Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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