Cornelius R. Parsons

Politician

1842 – 1901

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Who was Cornelius R. Parsons?

Cornelius R. Parsons was Mayor of Rochester for seven consecutive two-year terms between 1876 and 1890.

He was the son of State Senator Thomas Parsons. 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 in 1891. He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1892 until his death in 1901, sitting in the 115th, 116th, 117th, 118th, 119th, 120th, 121st, 122nd, 123rd and 124th New York State Legislatures.

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Born
May 22, 1842
York
Also known as
  • Cornelius Parsons
  • Mayor Cornelius R. Parsons
Died
Jan 30, 1901
Rochester

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on July 23, 2013

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