Edward Y. Parsons

Edward Young Parsons (December 12, 1842 – July 8, 1876) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Edward Y. Parsons
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district
In office March 4, 1875 – July 8, 1876
Preceded by	Elisha D. Standiford
Succeeded by	Henry Watterson
Personal details
Born	(1842-12-12)December 12, 1842 Middletown, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	July 8, 1876(1876-07-08) (aged 33) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place	Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary Belknap
Alma mater	University of Louisville School of Law
Profession	Lawyer

Born in Middletown, Kentucky, Parsons attended the public schools at Louisville, Kentucky until age 12. He studied one year in the St. Louis High School. He returned to Louisville and graduated from the municipal university in 1861, where he taught school for three years. He graduated from the Louisville Law School in 1865 and practiced law in Louisville.

Parsons was elected as a Democrat to the 44th United States Congress and served from March 4, 1875, until his death in Washington, D.C., July 8, 1876. He was interred in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

References

• United States Congress. "Edward Y. Parsons (id: P000087)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Elisha D. Standiford	U.S. Congressman, Kentucky 5th District 1875–1876	Succeeded by Henry Watterson

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress