Josiah Parker

Josiah Parker
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district
In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1801
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Thomas Newton, Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district
In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Thomas Claiborne
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Isle of Wight County
In office 1782–1783 Alongside John S. Wills
In office 1779 Alongside John S. Wills
Personal details
Born	(1751-05-11)May 11, 1751 Isle of Wight County, Virginia Colony, British America
Died	March 11, 1810(1810-03-11) (aged 58) Isle of Wight County, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Federalist
Other political affiliations	Pro-Administration
Spouse	Mary Pierce Bridger
Military service
Branch/service	Continental Army
Years of service	1775–1778
Rank	Colonel
Unit	5th Virginia Regiment
Battles/wars	American Revolutionary War Battle of Trenton Battle of Princeton Battle of Brandywine Battle of Germantown

Josiah Parker (May 11, 1751 – March 11, 1810) was an American politician, Revolutionary War officer and Virginia planter who served in the United States House of Representatives from Virginia in the First through Sixth United States Congresses as well as represented Isle of Wight County in three of the five Virginia revolutionary convention and in the Virginia House of Delegates for several terms before his federal service.