John Nicholson (New York)

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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.

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The Biographical Directory of the United States Congress is a biographical dictionary of all present and former members of the United States Congress and its predecessor, the Continental Congress. Also included are Delegates from territories and the District of Columbia and Resident Commissioners from the Philippines and Puerto Rico.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Josiah Masters
Member of the  U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 10th congressional district

1809–1811
Succeeded by
Silas Stow