Cornelius R. Parsons

Cornelius R. Parsons
40th Mayor of Rochester
In office
1876–1890
Personal details
Born May 22, 1842
York, New York
Died January 30, 1901
Rochester, New York
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Frances Whitbeck

Cornelius R. Parker (born May 22, 1842 in York, New York; died January 30, 1901 in Rochester, New York) was the Mayor of Rochester for seven consecutive two-year terms between 1876 and 1890.

Parker was a lumber mill co-owner. He was elected to City Council in 1867. From 1891 until his death in 1901 he was a member of the New York State Senate.[1]

References

  1. ^ Senator Parsons dead. The New York Times. Accessed 2011-01-19
Political offices
Preceded by
George A. Clarkson
Mayor of Rochester, NY
1876–1890
Succeeded by
William Carroll