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Thomas Nelson (January 23, 1819 – July 25, 1907) was an American attorney and judge. He was appointed as the 2nd Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court serving from 1850 to 1853. A native of the U.S. state of New York, he lived in Oregon only during his term as chief justice.
Thomas Nelson | |
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2nd Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
In office 1850–1853 | |
Preceded by | William P. Bryant |
Succeeded by | George Henry Williams |
3rd Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
In office 1850–1853 | |
Appointed by | Millard Fillmore |
Preceded by | William P. Bryant |
Succeeded by | George Henry Williams |
Personal details | |
Born | Peekskill, New York | January 23, 1819
Died | July 25, 1907 88) New York City, New York | (aged
Nelson was born January 23, 1819, in Peekskill, New York.[1] There he passed the bar and received his license to practice law in 1840.[1]
In 1850 U.S. President Millard Fillmore appointed Nelson to the territorial supreme court of Oregon to replace William P. Bryant.[1] Nelson arrived at Oregon City in April 1850.[1] He served until 1853 when his term ended.[2] During this same time he served as chief justice of the court, and then left Oregon in August 1853 to return to New York.[1] There he practiced law until he died in New York on July 25, 1907, at the age of 88.[1][3]
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