Robert E. Parsons (April 15, 1892 – July 18, 1966) was an American politician who was the 90th lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1948 to 1949.Brief Descriptions of Connecticut State Agencies, Lieutenant Governor
Early life Robert E. Parsons was born in Unionville, Connecticut, on April 15, 1892. He was an Automobile dealer in Farmington.The Political Graveyard, Index to Politicians: Parsons. There still is a Robert E. Parsons Chevrolet Dealership in Farmington.Autotropolis, Robert E Parsons Inc , Compare Farmington Chevrolet Dealer Prices Fast, 8 October 2009.
Political career Parsons was a Republican and was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Farmington from 1933 to 1941. He was a member of the Connecticut Senate for the 5th District from 1943 to 1948. He served as President pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate.
On March 7, 1948, when James C. Shannon succeeded James L. McConaughy as Governor of Connecticut upon the death of the former, Parsons succeeded Shannon as Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut. Shannon and Parsons served for the remainder of the gubernatorial term, which ended on January 5, 1949.
Death Parsons died on July 18, 1966, at age 74.
See also List of governors of Connecticut
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