John Parr (colonial governor)

John Parr
John Parr
Governor of Nova Scotia
In office
1783–1791
MonarchGeorge III
Preceded byFrancis Legge
Succeeded byEdmund Fanning
Personal details
Born20 December 1725
Dublin, Ireland
Died25 November 1791(1791-11-25) (aged 65)
Nova Scotia
Resting placeNova Scotia
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
Branch/serviceBritish Army
Years of service1730s–1776
RankLieutenant General
Commands20th Foot
Royal Nova Scotia Volunteer Regiment
Battles/warsWar of the Austrian Succession
Seven Years' War

John Parr (20 December 1725, Dublin, Ireland – 25 November 1791, Halifax, Nova Scotia) was a British military officer and governor of Nova Scotia. He is buried in the crypt of St. Paul's Church.