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George Berham Parr | |
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| Born | March 1, 1901 San Diego, Texas, US |
| Died | April 1, 1975 (aged 74) Julian Windmill, 14 miles S.E. of Benavides, Duval County, Texas |
| Resting place | Benavides cemetery 27°35′32″N 98°24′44″W / 27.59221°N 98.41209°W |
| Monuments | Duval County Museum displays some artifacts from his life[1] |
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| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, rancher, politician |
| Known for | Lyndon Johnson's 1948 benefactor |
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| Opponent | Freedom Party |
| Spouse(s) | Thelma Duckworth (m. 1923-divorce, remarried late 1930s, div. 1949) Eva |
| Children | two daughters one son |
| Parent | Elizabeth Parr (née Allen)
Archie Parr b. Dec. 25, 1860 d. Oct. 18, 1942 |
| County Judge of Duval County, Texas | |
| In office 1926–? | |
| Preceded by | Givens Parr |
| Sheriff of Duval County, Texas | |
| In office 1954–? | |
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George Berham Parr (March 1, 1901 – April 1, 1975) was an American politician, who controlled a Democratic political machine that dominated Duval County, Texas and, to a lesser extent, Jim Wells County. He was known as "The Duke of Duval," like his father before him.
- ^ Grant, Mary Lee (March 23, 1998). "Duval County Museum reveals little-known tales through anecdotes. Visitors can explore rooms devoted to medical history, famed political boss". Corpus Christi Caller Times. Archived from the original on 2004-10-25. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ Anders, Evan. "PARR, GEORGE BERHAM [1901-1975]". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ "TEXAS: Death of a Duke". TIME. April 14, 1975. Archived from the original on January 22, 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-12. (subscription required)
- ^ Lynch, p. 35