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 an 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.

A native of Sharon, Connecticut and the son of a prominent clergyman and educator, Parker was raised in upstate New York, received his education from his father and a series of private tutors, and attended Union College, from which he graduated in 1825. He embarked on a career as a teacher and school principal, which he pursued while studying law. After attaining admission to the bar in 1828, he practiced in Delhi as the junior partner of his uncle, Amasa Parker. Active in politics as a Democrat, Parker served as Delaware County District Attorney from 1833 to 1836. He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1834 and a regent of the University of the State of New York from 1835 to 1844. He represented Delaware and Broome Counties in the 25th Congress (1837-1839), after which he returned to practicing law until he became a judge.

In 1844, Parker moved to Albany to begin serving as a judge of the New York State Circuit Court, a position he held until 1847. Parker became a justice of the New York Supreme Court in 1847, and served until 1855. In 1854, Parker served as an ex officio judge on the New York Court of Appeals. After leaving the bench, he again resumed the practice of law. Parker was a founder of Albany Law School in 1851, and was the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for governor in 1856 and 1858. In 1867-68 he was a delegate to the state constitutional convention.

Parker died in Albany on May 13, 1890. He was buried at Albany Rural Cemetery.