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Parker, Isaac (Judge): Letter Describing his Move to St. Joseph in 1859 and Law Practice, and Judicial Career, undatedEntry/Object ID
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Parker, Isaac (Judge): Letter Describing his Move to St. Joseph in 1859 and Law Practice, and Judicial Career, undated.. Typed letter signed by Margaret to Mary, undated, referring to Judge Isaac Parker, mentioned in the book "Law West of Fort Smith" as having arrived in St. Joseph by boat in 1859, after having been admitted to the Ohio bar. He married Mary O'Toole, a graduate of Sacred Heart Convent School, practiced law in St. Joseph for 14 years, served as city attorney and was assistant provost marshal. He was a Presidential elector, Judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit, and in 1870 was elected 6th District Congressman. In 1875, he was Judge for Western District of Arkansas.Collection
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