Homer Augustus Nelson
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| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 |
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| Preceded by | Stephen Baker |
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| Succeeded by | John H. Ketcham |
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| Born | August 31, 1829 Poughkeepsie, New York, USA |
| Died | April 25, 1891 Poughkeepsie, New York, USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen Stearns Nelson |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
Homer Augustus Nelson (August 31, 1829 – April 25, 1891) was born in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1829 where he was also raised and educated. He studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in Poughkeepsie. He was a judge of Dutchess County, New York from 1855 to 1862. At the outbreak of the American Civil War, he became colonel of the 159th New York Volunteer Infantry. He left in 1863 when he was elected to the 38th Congress, but was unsuccessful for reelection in 1864. He was a delegate to the New York Constitutional Convention in 1867 and the same year became Secretary of State of New York serving until 1870. Nelson later became a member of the New York Senate in 1882 and 1883 and was appointed a member of the commission to report a revision of the judiciary article of the New York State constitution in 1890. He died the next year in Poughkeepsie and was interned in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.
[edit] External links
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Homer Augustus Nelson at Find A Grave
- Homer Augustus Nelson at The Political Graveyard
| Preceded by Stephen Baker |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th congressional district March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 |
Succeeded by John H. Ketcham |
This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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