Peter Parkinson
American politician (1813–1895)
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Peter Parkinson (January 22, 1813 in Carter County, Tennessee – May 30, 1895 in Fayette, Wisconsin) was an American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
BornJanuary 22, 1813
Carter County, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMay 30, 1895 (aged 82)
Fayette, Wisconsin, U.S.
ChildrenTherese A. Jenkins
Peter Parkinson | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1854 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1813 Carter County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 1895 (aged 82) Fayette, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | Therese A. Jenkins |
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| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Officer |
| Unit | 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Black Hawk War |
His father, Daniel Morgan Parkinson, was also a member of the Assembly.[1] Parkinson served in the Black Hawk War under Henry Dodge and later as an officer with the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.
Political career
Parkinson was a member of the Assembly in 1854. He was a Democrat.
