John Nicholson (New York politician)
John Nicholson (1765 – January 20, 1820) was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Herkimer, he received a limited education, studied law, and was admitted to the bar and practiced. He held various local offices and was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Eleventh Congress, holding office from March 4, 1809 to March 3, 1811. In 1820 he died in Herkimer.
References[]
- United States Congress. "John Nicholson (id: N000098)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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