Governor Parsons
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N 42° 58.605 W 084° 06.845
16T E 735322 N 4762274
On the south side of EAST McNeil Street, between South Comstock and South McDonnell Streets. Sidestreet parking available.
Waymark Code: WMF3Q
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2006
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was born in Hoosick, New York, in 1817. In 1836 he settled in Shiawassee County and at the age of nineteen was elected the first county clerk. After holding a number of county and state offices, Parsons in 1852 became a regent of the University of Michigan. The same year he was elected lieutenant-governor, and he became acting governor in March 1853 upon the resignation of Governor Robert McClelland. The formation of the Republican party in 1854 badly split the Democratic forces and perhaps accounted for Parsons's failure to receive the gubernatorial nomination. Instead, Parsons was elected to the state legislature from Shiawassee County. He fell ill during the legislative session of 1855 and returned to Corunna, where he died on June 6, 1855.
Historical Name: Andrew Parsons
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Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: State Site #295
Historical Date: Not listed
website: Not listed
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