Background
Parrish, Isaac was born on March 19, 1811 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Isaac Parrish.
Parrish, Isaac was born on March 19, 1811 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Isaac Parrish.
Graduated from the University Pennsylvania, 1832.
Practiced medicine, Philadelphia. Surgeon Wills Hospital, Philadelphia, 1834-1852, gave 1st instruction in opthalmic surgery, 1839. Member Philadelphia Society for Relieving Miseries of Prisons.
Toured prisons Maryland, Rhode Island, New York, 1846-1847, advocated equal treatment for all prisoners, regardless of race.
Member Philadelphia Society for Relieving Miseries of Prisons.
Married Sarah Redwood Longstreth, 1834.