John Nicholas

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John Nicholas (born January 19, 1764 in Williamsburg , Colony of Virginia , † December 31, 1819 in Geneva , New York ) was an American lawyer and politician . He was the brother of Wilson Cary Nicholas and the uncle of Robert Carter Nicholas , both US Senators .

Career

John Nicholas attended community school and then graduated from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg. He studied law and practiced as a lawyer in his home county after receiving his license. He was later elected as an anti-administration candidate in the 3rd US Congress and re - elected as the Democratic Republican in the three subsequent US Congresses . He served in the US House of Representatives from March 4, 1793 to March 3, 1801. He then moved to Geneva (New York). There he was a member of the New York Senate between 1806 and 1809 . He was also a judge between 1806 and 1819Court of Common Pleas . In addition, he pursued agricultural activities. He died in Geneva in 1819 and was buried there in Glenwood Cemetery .

Individual notes

  1. ^ Pulteney Street Cemetery, Geneva NY

Web links

  • John Nicholas in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
personal data
SURNAME Nicholas, John
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American lawyer and politician
DATE OF BIRTH January 19, 1764
PLACE OF BIRTH Williamsburg , Virginia
DATE OF DEATH December 31, 1819
Place of death Geneva , New York