John Parr (colonial governor)

John Parr
John Parr
Governor of Nova Scotia
In office
1783ā€“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 service1730sā€“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.