Edward Y. Parsons
Edward Young Parsons (December 12, 1842 – July 8, 1876) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Edward Y. Parsons | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – July 8, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Elisha D. Standiford |
| Succeeded by | Henry Watterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1842 Middletown, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | July 8, 1876 (aged 33) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Belknap |
| Alma mater | University of Louisville School of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Born in Middletown, Kentucky, Parsons attended the public schools at Louisville, Kentucky until age 12. He studied one year in the St. Louis High School. He returned to Louisville and graduated from the municipal university in 1861, where he taught school for three years. He graduated from the Louisville Law School in 1865 and practiced law in Louisville.
Parsons was elected as a Democrat to the 44th United States Congress and served from March 4, 1875, until his death in Washington, D.C., July 8, 1876. He was interred in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville.
References
- United States Congress. "Edward Y. Parsons (id: P000087)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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