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Richard E. Parker
Richard Elliott Parker | |
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| Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court | |
| In office February 9, 1837 – September 10, 1840 | |
| United States Senator from Virginia | |
| In office December 12, 1836 – March 13, 1837 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin W. Leigh |
| Succeeded by | William H. Roane |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Westmoreland County | |
| In office December 7, 1807 – December 4, 1808 Serving with Stephen Bailey | |
| Preceded by | Baldwin M. Lee |
| Succeeded by | Peter P. Cox |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 27, 1783 Westmoreland County, Virginia |
| Died | September 10, 1840 (aged 56) Bluemont, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Foushee Parker |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | 35th Virginia Regiment |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Richard Elliott Parker (December 27, 1783 – September 10, 1840) was a lawyer, soldier, judge and politician in Virginia. Parker served in the Virginia House of Delegates and the United States Senate, before later serving on the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.[1]
- ^ "PARKER, Richard Elliott, (1783 - 1840)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
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