Abraham X. Parker
Abraham X. Parker (14 November 1831 – 9 August 1909) was an American lawyer and politician from New York, known for his time in the New York State Assembly from 1863 to 1864, the New York State Senate from 1867 to 1871, and the United States House of Representatives from 1881 to 1889.
Abraham X. Parker | |
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 Abraham X. Parker | |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office 1868–1871 | |
| Preceded by | Abel Godard |
| Succeeded by | Wells S. Dickinson |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the St. Lawrence County, 3rd District district | |
| In office 1863–1864 | |
| Preceded by | Calvin T. Hulburd |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Shaw |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 November 1831 Granville, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | 9 August 1909 (aged 77) Potsdam, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jenny Wright |
| Children |
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Biography
changeParker was born in November 14, 1831, in Granville, Vermont, He studied law with Henry L. Knowles,[1] and completed his legal education at Albany Law School, becoming a lawyer in 1854.[1]
He practiced law in Buffalo with Eli Cook and Freeman J. Fithian before briefly working in Syracuse.[1] In 1856, he partnered with John G. McIntyre in Potsdam.[1]
Parker served in the New York State Assembly in 1863 and 1864,[2] chairing the Committee on Claims and later the Committee on Commerce and Navigation. He was also Postmaster of Potsdam, a justice of the peace, and the Village of Potsdam's president.[2]
From 1868 to 1871, he was a member of the New York State Senate, chairing the Committee on Insurance and Public Health.[2] In 1876, he ran as a presidential elector but was not successful.[3]
Parker served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1881 to 1889 and was appointed to the first labor investigation commission by President Grover Cleveland.[3] He was also a delegate to the 1892 Republican National Convention and served as First Assistant Attorney General from 1890 to 1893.[3]
After his government service, Parker returned to law practice in Potsdam and was active in civic roles, including chief engineer of the volunteer fire department and trustee of St. Lawrence Academy.[1] He was also involved in educational institutions.[4]
Parker died in Potsdam on 9 August 1909, and was buried at Bayside Cemetery.[5][6]
Personal life
changeIn 1857, Parker married Jenny Wright,[5] and they have childrens, Mabel, Thurlow, Jennie, Kittie, Harriet (Hattie), Alice and Bessie.[5][7]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Life Sketches, p. 116.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Life Sketches, p. 117.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Genealogical and Family History of Northern New York, p. 190.
- ↑ Life Sketches, pp. 116–117.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Death Notice, Abraham X. Parker", p. 165.
- ↑ Where They're Buried, p. 248.
- ↑ Genealogical and Family History of Northern New York, pp. 189–191.
Sources
changeBooks
change- Boone, H. H.; Cook, Theodore P. (1870). Life Sketches of Executive Officers and Members of the Legislature of the State of New York. Vol. III. Albany, NY: Weed, Parsons and Company.
- Cutter, William R. (1910). Genealogical and Family History of Northern New York. Vol. I. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Company – via HathiTrust.
- Spencer, Thomas E. (1998). Where They're Buried. Baltimore, MD: Clearfield Company. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-8063-4823-0.
Magazines
change- "Death Notice, Abraham X. Parker". Clarkson Bulletin. Vol. 6. Potsdam, NY: Clarkson College of Technology. 1909.
Other websites
change- United States Congress. "Abraham X. Parker (id: P000053)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Abraham X. Parker at Find a Grave
- Abraham X. Parker at The Political Graveyard
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Calvin T. Hulburd |
New York State Assembly St. Lawrence County, 3rd District 1863–1864 |
Succeeded by Daniel Shaw |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Abel Godard |
New York State Senate 17th District 1868–1871 |
Succeeded by Wells S. Dickinson |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Amaziah B. James |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th congressional district 1881–1885 |
Succeeded by John Swinburne |
| Preceded by Charles R. Skinner |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 22nd congressional district 1885–1889 |
Succeeded by Frederick Lansing |