Cornelius R. Parsons

Cornelius R. Parsons (May 22, 1842 in York, New York – January 30, 1901 in Rochester, New York) was Mayor of Rochester for seven consecutive two-year terms between 1876 and 1890.

Cornelius R. Parsons
40th Mayor of Rochester
In office 1876–1890
Member of the New York Senate from the 43rd district
In office January 1, 1896 – January 30, 1901
Preceded by	new district
Succeeded by	Merton E. Lewis
Member of the New York Senate from the 28th district
In office January 1, 1894 – December 31, 1895
Preceded by	Charles T. Saxton
Succeeded by	Edgar T. Brackett
Member of the New York Senate from the 29th district
In office January 1, 1892 – December 31, 1893
Preceded by	Donald McNaughton
Succeeded by	Cuthbert W. Pound
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Monroe County, 2nd district
In office January 1, 1891 – December 31, 1891
Preceded by	Robert Courtney
Succeeded by	Richard Curran
Personal details
Born	May 22, 1842 York, New York
Died	January 30, 1901 (aged 59) Rochester, New York
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Frances Whitbeck

He was the son of State Senator Thomas Parsons (1814–1873). He was a lumber mill co-owner. He was elected to City Council in 1867. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Monroe Co., 2nd D.) in 1891. He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1892 until his death in 1901, sitting in the 115th, 116th (both 29th D.), 117th, 118th (both 28th D.), 119th, 120th, 121st, 122nd, 123rd and 124th New York State Legislatures (all six 43rd D.).