Edward Hegeman Parker
Edward Hegeman Parker left a successful career as a Boston newspaper editor to join his brothers at Parker Brothers in 1898, becoming treasurer when the company incorporated in 1901 and remaining known for warmly engaging with employees on the factory floor. He and his wife, Laura Foster, had one son, Foster. Edward served as treasurer until his sudden death at age 60.
Edward Hegeman Parker
Edward Hegeman Parker, Treasurer, Parker Brothers
Burial Location: Yew Ave., #1786, Grave 1
Edward Hegeman Parker was born in 1855 and died in 1915. He is buried in the Parker plot on Ewe Avenue at Harmony Grove Cemetery. His parents were George Augustus Parker and Sarah Hegeman (Parker). He had two siblings, both brothers, George and Charles. He was married to Laura Foster.
Although the oldest of the three Parker Brothers, Edward was the last to join the family business. In 1898, he left his successful career as a newspaper editor in Boston to join his brothers. Like Charles, it is said he knew his employees well and walked the floor daily to greet them.
Edward and Laura had one son, Foster, born in 1888. Foster himself would become treasurer of the company for some time.
In 1901, Edward became the treasurer of Parker Brothers, when the company was incorporated. His youngest brother, George, was president and Charles was vice-president.
Edward fell ill suddenly with a respiratory illness in 1915 and died at age 60. He remained Treasurer until his untimely death.
Text: Emily Bacall
Sources Consulted:
Orbanes, Philip E. The Game Makers: The Story of Parker Brothers from Tiddlywinks to Trivial Pursuit. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 2004.
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