Amasa J. Parker
Amasa J. Parker | |
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From 1897's Delaware County, New York; History of the Century, 1797-1897 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | William Seymour |
| Succeeded by | Judson Allen |
| Justice of the New York Supreme Court's Third District | |
| In office June 7, 1847 – December 31, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | None (Position created) |
| Succeeded by | George Gould |
| Judge of New York State's Third Circuit Court | |
| In office March 6, 1844 – June 6, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | John P. Cushman |
| Succeeded by | None (Position abolished) |
| Member of the Board of Regents for the University of the State of New York | |
| In office January 20, 1835 – May 4, 1844 | |
| Preceded by | Simeon De Witt |
| Succeeded by | James S. Wadsworth |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Delaware County | |
| In office January 1, 1834 – December 31, 1834 | |
| Preceded by | John Edgerton Stoddard Stevens |
| Succeeded by | Dubois Burhans William B. Ogden |
| District Attorney of Delaware County, New York | |
| In office 1833–1836 | |
| Preceded by | Noadiah Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Gordon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Amasa Junius Parker June 2, 1807 Sharon, Connecticut |
| Died | May 13, 1890 (aged 82) Albany, New York |
| Resting place | Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse |
Harriet Langdon Roberts
(m. 1834) |
| Alma mater | Union College, Schenectady, New York |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Amasa Junius Parker (June 2, 1807 – May 13, 1890) was a 19th Century American attorney, politician and judge from New York. He is most notable for his service as a member of the New York State Assembly (1834), a U.S. Representative (1837-1839), and a justice of the New York Supreme Court (1847-1855).