Josiah Parker
Josiah Parker (May 11, 1751 – March 11, 1810) was an American politician, Revolutionary War officer and Virginia planter who served in the United States House of Representatives from Virginia in the First through Sixth United States Congresses as well as represented Isle of Wight County in three of the five Virginia revolutionary convention and in the Virginia House of Delegates for several terms before his federal service.
Josiah Parker | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district | |
| In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1801 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Newton, Jr. |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Claiborne |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Isle of Wight County | |
| In office 1782–1783 Alongside John S. Wills | |
| In office 1779 Alongside John S. Wills | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1751 Isle of Wight County, Virginia Colony, British America |
| Died | March 11, 1810 (aged 58) Isle of Wight County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Other political affiliations | Pro-Administration |
| Spouse | Mary Pierce Bridger |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Years of service | 1775–1778 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 5th Virginia Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
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