P. A. Henderson

Parker Adair "P. A." Henderson (January 7, 1875 – July 25, 1925) was an American politician and businessman who served as the seventh and eleventh mayor of Miami.

P. A. Henderson
11th Mayor of Miami
In office 1923–1925
Preceded by	C. D. Leffler
Succeeded by	Edward C. Romfh
7th Mayor of Miami
In office November 1915 – November 1917 [1]
Preceded by	J. W. Watson, Sr.
Succeeded by	J. W. Watson, Sr.
Personal details
Born	(1875-01-07)January 7, 1875 Hampton, Georgia
Died	July 25, 1925(1925-07-25) (aged 50) Miami, Florida
Spouse	Julia McCrimmon
Children	Parker Adair Henderson Jr. Arthur J. Henderson
Occupation	Lumberman

Henderson was born in Hampton, Georgia, where his father owned a series of successful Saw Mills. Parker was 16 when his father first in-trusted him to running one of his saw mills which he ran for 15 years. Parker moved to Miami, Florida in 1906 where he organized the McCrimmon Lumber Company with his brother-in-law ^[2] C.T. McCrimmon. In 1912, Parker purchased his brother-in-law's interest in the company, renaming it P.A. Henderson Lumber Company. Parker was elected Mayor of Miami in June, 1915 taking office the following November. He was elected again in 1923. He died in office in 1925.^[3]

Fraternal and civic affiliations

Mr. Henderson was a member of the Masonic Order, Noble of the Mystic Shrine, Benevolent and Protective order of Elks and the Hoo Hoo.^[4]

See also

• List of mayors of Miami
• Government of Miami
• History of Miami
• Timeline of Miami