W. J. Parkinson
W. J. Parkinson | |
|---|---|
 Parkinson in 1889 | |
| President pro tempore of the Washington Senate | |
| In office November 6, 1889 – January 7, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Eugene T. Wilson |
| Member of the Washington State Senate | |
| In office January 7, 1891 – January 9, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | W. H. Gilbert |
| Constituency | 33rd |
| In office November 6, 1889 – January 7, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | A. T. Van de Vanter |
| Constituency | 24th |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 10, 1844 Ireland |
| Died | January 7, 1902 (aged 57) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
William J. Parkinson (May 10, 1844 – January 7, 1902) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington State Senate from 1889 to 1893.[1] From 1889 to 1891, he was President pro tempore of the Senate.[2] He died of a heart attack in 1902.[3][4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ "State of Washington Members of the Legislature, 1889 – 2011" (PDF). Washington State Legislature. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 April 2022.
- ^ "Barton's Legislative Hand-book and Manual of the State of Washington". 1891.
- ^ "History Lesson: William J. Parkinson — Civil War veteran wore many hats in Ballston Spa upon his returnPublished May 26, 2013". 26 May 2013.
- ^ "Death of W.J. Parkinson" (PDF). The Morning Oregonian. 17 January 1902. p. 12.
- ^ "Obituary - Colonel William J. Parkinson" (PDF). New York Herald. 11 January 1902.
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