Donald Nicholson (March 20, 1850 - April 30, 1932) was a

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politician, who served in the

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from 1911 to 1921. He represented the

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electoral district of Queen's as a member of the

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from 1911 to 1917, and the Unionist Party from 1917 to 1921. Prior to his election to the House of Commons, Nicholson was a

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merchant."13 Fitzroy Street"
.

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, August 28, 2006. Nicholson built two houses on Fitzroy Street in

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, at house numbers 13 and 15, for his sons Edward and Robert. Both are designated as historic properties by the city of Charlottetown."15 Fitzroy Street"
.

, November 4, 2005. John Paton Nicholson, Robert's son and Donald's grandson, later became chief justice of the

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* 1850 births 1932 deaths Politicians from Charlottetown Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Prince Edward Island Canadian merchants {{PrinceEdwardIsland-politician-stub