James Parsons (born 1724) was an American politician and attorney who served as the last vice president of South Carolina from June 27, 1777 to January 9, 1779.
James Parsons studied law Ireland before migrating to the British colony of South Carolina in 1750.
[2] In 1776, Parsons was elected as the first Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives under the state's first constitution after declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
[3] On June 27, 1777, Parsons was elected the second vice president of South Carolina, succeeding Henry Laurens after his resignation.
"[5] Parsons was reelected as lieutenant governor to a second term, but he refused the position citing health concerns.