William J. Parkinson (May 10, 1844 – January 7, 1902) was an American politician in the state of Washington.

He served in the Washington State Senate from 1889 to 1893.

[1] From 1889 to 1891, he was President pro tempore of the Senate.

[2] He died of a heart attack in 1902.

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