Theophilus Parsons (b. February 24 1750, Byfield, Massachusetts - d. October 30 1813 Boston, Massachusetts) was an American jurist. The son of a clergyman, he graduated from Harvard College in 1769, was a schoolmaster in Falmouth (now Portland, Maine) from 1770-1773; he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1774. In 1800, he moved to Boston. He served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts from 1806 until his death in Boston. Wikipedia
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Click on an image to view full-sized Theophilus Parsons PARSONS, Theophilus, jurist, born in Byfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, 24 February, 1750" died in Boston, Massachusetts, 30 October, 1813. www.famousamericans.net/theophilusparsons/
Nor will an honest and heartfelt respect for truth and right, permit any to place their own wills and individual judgments in opposition to the Law, which is the only authorized exponent of the will and the judgment of the whole individual judgments in op www.law.ua.edu/directory/bio/abrophy/brophy_Parsons.html
President John Quincy Adams prepared for legal practice in the office of Theophilus Parsons . Known for his patriotism, Parsons advocated the adoption of the Massachusetts State Constitution and supported the ratification of the federal Constitution. Pa www.harvardsquarelibrary.org/UIA%20Online/62parsons.html
