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Isaac Parrish

1804 – 1860

American politician from Ohio

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About Isaac Parrish

Lived 1804 – 1860 (aged 55–56). Isaac Parrish was an American politician and lawyer.

Isaac Parrish (March 1804 – August 9, 1860) was an American lawyer and politician who served two non-consecutive terms as a U.S. representative from Ohio in the mid-19th century.

Early life and career Born near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, in March 1804, Parrish resided in Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and practiced. He served as prosecuting attorney of Guernsey County in 1833. He served as a member of the State house of representatives in 1837.

Congress Parrish was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1840 to the Twenty-seventh Congress.

Parrish was elected to the Twenty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1846.

Later career and death He resumed the practice of law and his former business pursuits in Sharon. He was also interested in the real estate business and engaged in freighting by steamboat on the Mississippi River. He established the Harrison County Flag, published at Calhoun, Iowa.

He died in Parrish City, Iowa, August 9, 1860. He was interred in Calhoun Cemetery in Calhoun, Iowa.

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Important facts

Born
1804, St. Clairsville
Birth century
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Nationality
Positions held
United States representative, Ohio state representative

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Isaac Parrish's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Isaac Parrish?

American politician from Ohio (1804-1860)

When was Isaac Parrish born?

Isaac Parrish was born in 1804 in St. Clairsville.

When did Isaac Parrish die?

Isaac Parrish died on 9 August 1860 in Harrison County.

What was Isaac Parrish's occupation?

Isaac Parrish was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Isaac Parrish?

Isaac Parrish was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Isaac Parrish

· Wikidata: Q6076934

· DBpedia: Isaac Parrish

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