Roy J. Nielsen

Roy J. Nielsen (November 9, 1886 – August 12, 1964) served in the California State Assembly and Senate. Nielsen served in the 14th, 11th, 8th and 9th Assembly districts and served in the 19th Senate district.^[1] From 1942 to 1952, he served as Sacramento City Council. During World War I he also served in the United States Army.^[2]

Roy Nielsen
Member of the California State Assembly from the 9th district
In office January 5, 1953 – January 5, 1959
Preceded by	John E. Moss
Succeeded by	Edwin L. Z'berg
Member of the California Senate from the 19th district
In office January 4, 1937 – January 6, 1941
Preceded by	Thomas P. Scollan
Succeeded by	John Harold Swan
Member of the California State Assembly from the 8th district
In office January 2, 1933 – January 4, 1937
Preceded by	Frank L. Gordon
Succeeded by	Chester M. Gannon
Member of the California State Assembly from the 11th district
In office January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933
Preceded by	Frank Coombs
Succeeded by	Forsythe Charles Clowdsley
Member of the California State Assembly from the 14th district
In office January 5, 1925 – January 5, 1931
Preceded by	John W. Johnston
Succeeded by	Frank S. Israel
Personal details
Born	(1886-11-09)November 9, 1886 Sacramento, California
Died	August 12, 1964(1964-08-12) (aged 77) Sacramento, California
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Teresa A. Van Der Beets ​ ​ (m. 1933)​
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War I

References

1. "Roy Nielsen". joincalifornia.com.
2. Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.