Nicholas H. Nelson

Nicholas H. Nelson
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district
In office 1867–1868 Serving with Simeon Spicer, Samuel M. Whiteford, Joshua Wilson, John S. Brown, Benjamin Silver, Robert R. Vandiver
Personal details
Died	December 28, 1874 (aged 62) Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Bethel Church Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	Politician

Nicholas H. Nelson (died December 28, 1874) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1867 to 1868.

Career

Nelson was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1867 to 1868.[1][2] He was a member of the Harford County Democratic Executive Committee in 1873.[3] He was still a member at the time of his death.[4]

Nelson served on the board of directors of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Harford County.[5]

Personal life

Nelson married Elizabeth B. His wife died in 1873.[6] Nelson had at least one son, Thomas H.[5]

Nelson died on December 28, 1874, at the age of 62, at his home near Federal Hill, Baltimore. He was buried at Bethel Church Cemetery.[7]

References

1. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
2. "Election Results for Harford County". The Aegis and Intelligencer. November 8, 1867. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Democratic Primary Elections". The Aegis and Intelligencer. September 5, 1873. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "The Primary Meetings". The Aegis and Intelligencer. August 6, 1875. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Election of Directors". The Aegis and Intelligencer. January 8, 1875. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Died". The Aegis and Intelligencer. January 10, 1873. p. 3. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "Death of Nicholas H. Nelson, Esq". The Aegis and Intelligencer. January 1, 1875. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.