| W. J. Parkinson | |
|---|---|
 Parkinson in 1889 | |
| President pro tempore of the Washington Senate | |
| In office November 6, 1889 – January 7, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Eugene T. Wilson |
| Member of the Washington State Senate | |
| In office January 7, 1891 – January 9, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | W. H. Gilbert |
| Constituency | 33rd |
| In office November 6, 1889 – January 7, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | A. T. Van de Vanter |
| Constituency | 24th |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1844-05-10)May 10, 1844 Ireland |
| Died | January 7, 1902(1902-01-07) (aged 57) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
William J. Parkinson (May 10, 1844 – January 7, 1902) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington State Senate from 1889 to 1893. From 1889 to 1891, he was President pro tempore of the Senate. He died of a heart attack in 1902.
References
- "State of Washington Members of the Legislature, 1889 – 2011" (PDF). Washington State Legislature. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 April 2022.
- "Barton's Legislative Hand-book and Manual of the State of Washington". 1891.
- "History Lesson: William J. Parkinson — Civil War veteran wore many hats in Ballston Spa upon his returnPublished May 26, 2013". 26 May 2013.
- "Death of W.J. Parkinson" (PDF). The Morning Oregonian. 17 January 1902. p. 12.
- "Obituary - Colonel William J. Parkinson" (PDF). New York Herald. 11 January 1902.
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