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. Parsons (May 22, 1842 in York, New York – January 30, 1901 in Rochester, New York) was Mayor of Rochester for seven consecutive two-year terms between 1876 and 1890.
He was the son of State Senator Thomas Parsons (1814–1873). He was a lumber mill co-owner. He was elected to City Council in 1867. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Monroe Co., 2nd D.) in 1891. He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1892 until his death in 1901, sitting in the 115th, 116th (both 29th D.), 117th, 118th (both 28th D.), 119th, 120th, 121st, 122nd, 123rd and 124th New York State Legislatures (all six 43rd D.).[1]
References
- ↑ Senator Parsons dead. The New York Times. Accessed 2011-01-19
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George A. Clarkson |
Mayor of Rochester, New York 1876–1890 |
Succeeded by William Carroll |
| New York Assembly | ||
| Preceded by Robert Courtney |
New York State Assembly Monroe County, 2nd District 1891 |
Succeeded by Richard Curran |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Donald McNaughton |
New York State Senate 29th District 1892–1893 |
Succeeded by Cuthbert W. Pound |
| Preceded by Charles T. Saxton |
New York State Senate 28th District 1894–1895 |
Succeeded by Edgar T. Brackett |
| Preceded by new district |
New York State Senate 43rd District 1896–1901 |
Succeeded by Merton E. Lewis |