James Parsons (South Carolina politician)
James Parsons (born 1724) was an American politician and attorney who served as the last vice president of South Carolina from June 27, 1777 to January 9, 1779. He was born in Ireland and migrated to the British colony of South Carolina in 1750.
James Parsons | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of South Carolina | |
| In office June 27, 1777 – January 9, 1779 | |
| President | Rawlins Lowndes |
| Preceded by | Henry Laurens |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Bee (as lieutenant governor) |
| 1st Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office March 26, 1776 – October 1776 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | John Matthews |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1724 Ireland |
| Died | October 1799 South Carolina |
| Political party | None |
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