Amasa J. Parker

Amasa J. Parker
From 1897's Delaware County, New York; History of the Century, 1797-1897
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district
In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839
Preceded by	William Seymour
Succeeded by	Judson Allen
Justice of the New York Supreme Court's Third District
In office June 7, 1847 – December 31, 1855 Serving with William B. Wright Ira Harris Malbone Watson
Preceded by	None (Position created)
Succeeded by	George Gould
Judge of New York State's Third Circuit Court
In office March 6, 1844 – June 6, 1847
Preceded by	John P. Cushman
Succeeded by	None (Position abolished)
Member of the Board of Regents for the University of the State of New York
In office January 20, 1835 – May 4, 1844
Preceded by	Simeon De Witt
Succeeded by	James S. Wadsworth
Member of the New York State Assembly from Delaware County
In office January 1, 1834 – December 31, 1834 Serving with Samuel Gordon
Preceded by	John Edgerton Stoddard Stevens
Succeeded by	Dubois Burhans William B. Ogden
District Attorney of Delaware County, New York
In office 1833–1836
Preceded by	Noadiah Johnson
Succeeded by	Samuel Gordon
Personal details
Born	Amasa Junius Parker (1807-06-02)June 2, 1807 Sharon, Connecticut
Died	May 13, 1890(1890-05-13) (aged 82) Albany, New York
Resting place	Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York
Nationality	American
Spouse	Harriet Langdon Roberts ​ ​ (m. 1834)​
Alma mater	Union College, Schenectady, New York
Occupation	Attorney

Amasa Junius Parker (June 2, 1807 – May 13, 1890) was a 19th Century American attorney, politician and judge from New York. He is most notable for his service as a member of the New York State Assembly (1834), a U.S. Representative (1837-1839), and a justice of the New York Supreme Court (1847-1855).