Homer Nelson (other)
Homer Nelson may refer to: * Homer Augustus Nelson (1829–1891), American politician and Civil War colonel * Homer Nelson (Wisconsin politician) Homer Nelson (February 6, 1826 – May 21, 1894) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1877 session. Nelson was born on February 6, 1826, in Hebron, New York. He owned a farm in Portage County. Nelson served as treasurer of Gre ...

Homer Augustus Nelson
Homer Augustus Nelson (August 31, 1829 – April 25, 1891) was an American politician and soldier from the state of New York. He served one term in the U.S. House of Representative and was an officer in the Union Army during the first part of the Civil War and a United States congressman during the latter half of the war. Early life and education Nelson was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, where he was also raised and educated. He studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing practice in Poughkeepsie. Judicial career He was a judge of Dutchess County, New York from 1855 to 1862. Civil War At the outbreak of the Civil War, he became colonel of the 159th New York Volunteer Infantry. Political career He left in 1863 when he took his seat in the 38th United States Congress, but was unsuccessful for reelection in 1864. Following the war, he was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention in 1867 and the same year was elected Secretary of State of ...
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