The following is an alphabetical

list of political families This is an incomplete list of prominent political families. Monarchical dynasties are not included, unless certain descendants have played political roles in a republican structure (e.g. Arslan family of Lebanon and Cakobau family of Fiji). A ...

in the

United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ...

whose last name begins with N.

The Nareys

* Harry E. Narey (1885–1962), Attorney of

Dickinson County, Iowa Dickinson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,703. The county seat is Spirit Lake. The county was organized in 1857 and is named in honor of Daniel S. Dickinson, a U.S. Senator f ...

1914–20; delegate to the

Iowa Iowa () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the ...

Republican Convention 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960; Attorney of

Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,439 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Dickinson County. The town is located along the western shore of East Okoboji Lake, in the Iowa Great Lakes reg ...

1918–43; Chairman of the Dickinson County, Iowa Republican Committee 1918–43; U.S. Representative from Iowa 1942–43; Iowa District Court Judge 1944–59. Father of Peter B. Narey. ** Peter B. Narey (1920–2008), Iowa Republican Committeeman 1971. Son of Harry E. Narey.

The Neelys

Matthew M. Neely Matthew Mansfield Neely (November 9, 1874January 18, 1958) was an American Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician from West Virginia. He is the only West Virginian to serve in both houses of the United States Congress and as the ...

(1874–1958), Mayor of

Fairmont, West Virginia Fairmont is a city in and county seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 18,313 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Fairmont Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Marion County, a ...

1908–10; U.S. Representative from

West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ...

1913–21 1945–47; U.S. Senator from West Virginia 1923–29 1931–41 1949–58; candidate for U.S. Senate from West Virginia 1942; delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1932 1936 1940 1944 1952 1956; Governor of West Virginia 1941–45. Grandfather of Richard Neely. **

Richard Neely Richard Forlani Neely (August 2, 1941 – November 8, 2020) was a justice and chief justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals from 1973 to 1995. When he took office, he became the youngest judge of a court of last resort in the Engli ...

(1941-2020), West Virginia House Delegate 1971–72, Judge of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals 1973–95. Grandson of Matthew M. Neely.

The Nelsons

Roger Nelson Roger Nelson may refer to: *Roger Nelson (politician) (1759–1815), represented Maryland in the United States House of Representatives *Roger Nelson (skydiver) (1955–2003), founder of Skydive Chicago *Roger Nelson (Canadian football) (1932–199 ...

(1759–1815),

Maryland Maryland ( ) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to ...

House Delegate 1795 1801–02, Maryland State Senator 1803–04, U.S. Representative from Maryland 1804–10, Justice in Maryland. Father of John Nelson. ** John Nelson (1791–1860), U.S. Representative from Maryland 1821–23, Maryland State Senator 1826–29 1830, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to

Two Sicilies The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies ( it, Regno delle Due Sicilie) was a kingdom in Southern Italy from 1816 to 1860. The kingdom was the largest sovereign state by population and size in Italy before Italian unification, comprising Sicily and a ...

1831–32, Attorney General of the United States 1843–45, acting U.S. Secretary of State 1844. Son of Roger Nelson.

The Nelsons of Maine

* John E. Nelson (1874–1955), U.S. Representative from

Maine Maine () is a state in the New England and Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and north ...

1922–33. Father of Charles P. Nelson. ** Charles P. Nelson (1907–1962), delegate to the Republican National Convention 1936, Mayor of

Augusta, Maine Augusta is the capital of the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat of Kennebec County. The city's population was 18,899 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in Maine, and third-least populous state capital in the Un ...

1947–48; U.S. Representative from Maine 1949–57. Son of John E. Nelson.

The Nelsons of New York

The Nelson family is a family of English origin from New York. unlike other branches of the family, The New York Nelsons have been fortunate in keeping an unbroken line of descent. The first known ancestor was John Nelson, who settled first in Flat Lands and later in

Mamaroneck Mamaroneck ( ) is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 31,758 at the 2020 United States census over 29,156 at the 2010 census. There are two villages contained within the town: Larchmont and the Village of M ...

. He was of Puritan stock and is believed to have traveled from Norfolk to New York between 1660 and 1665. Descendents of the Nelson family include

Gouverneur K. Warren Gouverneur Kemble Warren (January 8, 1830 – August 8, 1882) was an American civil engineer and Union Army general during the American Civil War. He is best remembered for arranging the last-minute defense of Little Round Top during the Battle ...

,Nelson, pp. 291

Emily Warren Roebling Emily Warren Roebling (September 23, 1843 – February 28, 1903) was an engineer known for her contributions over a period of more than 10 years to the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge after her husband Washington Roebling developed caisson ...

Lily James Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson (born 5 April 1989), better known by her stage name Lily James, is an English actress. She studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and began her career in the British television series ''Ju ...

, and

Helen Horton Helen Virginia Horton (November 21, 1923 – September 28, 2007) was an American actress. She was born in Chicago and had a brief career in New York. She married Hamish Thomson and lived near London. She worked extensively in British television, ...

, as well as various government officials and businessmen. The Nelson family has spread across the United States and Canada and has married into families including Gedney, Secord, and

Henderson Henderson may refer to: People *Henderson (surname), description of the surname, and a list of people with the surname *Clan Henderson, a Scottish clan Places Argentina *Henderson, Buenos Aires Australia *Henderson, Western Australia Canada *He ...

. * William Nelson was the great-great-grandson of John Nelson. He was a lawyer and politician who represented New York in the

US Congress The United States Congress is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the Senate. It meets in the U.S. Capitol in Washingto ...

from 1847 to 1851. He was a, old time, Whig and a friend of

Henry Clay Henry Clay Sr. (April 12, 1777June 29, 1852) was an American attorney and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. He was the seventh House speaker as well as the ninth secretary of state, al ...

Daniel Webster Daniel Webster (January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852) was an American lawyer and statesman who represented New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the U.S. Congress and served as the U.S. Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison, ...

, and

Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln ( ; February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln led the nation thro ...

. * Cornelius Warren was the great-great-grandson of John Nelson. He represented New York's 8th district in the

United States House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the Lower house, lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the United States Senate, Senate being ...

from 1847 to 1849. *

Isaac De Groff Nelson Isaac De Groff Nelson (July 2, 1810 – March 24, 1891) was an early pioneer in Indiana, where he owned a newspaper, held several political offices, and became the father of newspaperman William Rockhill Nelson. I. D. G. Nelson was born in New ...

was a 5th generation descendent. He was an

Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s ...

pioneer, politician, and businessman who held several political offices. *

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 ...

was a 6th generation descendent. He was a Union officer during the

American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), the latter formed by states th ...

and served one time in the House of Representatives.

The Nelsons of Virginia

* Thomas Nelson Jr. (1738–1789), member of the

Virginia Colony The Colony of Virginia, chartered in 1606 and settled in 1607, was the first enduring English colonial empire, English colony in North America, following failed attempts at settlement on Newfoundland (island), Newfoundland by Sir Humphrey GilbertG ...

House of Burgesses 1774, delegate to the Virginia Colony Convention 1774, Delegate to the Continental Congress from

Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...

1775–77 1779, Governor of Virginia 1781. Father of Hugh Nelson. **

Hugh Nelson Hugh Nelson may refer to: *Hugh Nelson (Australian politician) (1833–1906), Premier of Queensland, Australia * Hugh Nelson (American politician) (1768–1836), U.S. Representative from Virginia *Hugh Nelson (Canadian politician) (1830–1893), Can ...

(1768–1836), Virginia State Senator 1786–91, Virginia House Delegate 1805–09 1828–29, Judge of the Virginia General Court, U.S. Representative from Virginia 1811–23, U.S. Minister to

Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , i ...

1823–24. Son of Thomas Nelson Jr.

The Nelsons and Norris

George W. Norris George William Norris (July 11, 1861September 2, 1944) was an American politician from the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. He served five terms in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican, from 1903 until 1913 ...

(1861–1944), District Court Judge in

Nebraska Nebraska () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, both across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwe ...

1896–1903, U.S. Representative from Nebraska 1903–13, U.S. Senator from Nebraska 1913–43. Grandfather of Harvey Frans Nelson Jr. **

Harvey Frans Nelson Jr. Harvey Frans Nelson Jr. (January 26, 1924 – May 4, 2021) was an American diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Swaziland from 1985 to 1988. Nelson was born in January 1924 in Long Beach, California, the grandson of Nebraska United S ...

(1924–2021), U.S. Ambassador to

Swaziland Eswatini ( ; ss, eSwatini ), officially the Kingdom of Eswatini and formerly named Swaziland ( ; officially renamed in 2018), is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Mozambique to its northeast and South Africa to its no ...

1985–88. Grandson of George W. Norris.

The Nesses and Richardsons

* Julius B. Ness (1916–1991), Associate Justice of South Carolina 1974–85, Chief Justice of South Carolina 1985–88. ** Julius N. Richardson (born 1976), Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 2018–present. Grandson of Julius B. Ness.

The Neubergers

Richard L. Neuberger Richard Lewis Neuberger (December 26, 1912March 9, 1960) was an American journalist, author, and politician during the middle of the 20th century. A native of Oregon, he wrote for ''The New York Times'' before and after a stint in the U.S. Army d ...

(1912–1960), Oregon State Representative 1941–42, Oregon State Senator 1949–54, U.S. Senator from Oregon 1955–60. *

Maurine Neuberger Maurine Neuberger-Solomon, best known as Maurine Neuberger (née Brown; January 9, 1907February 22, 2000) was an American politician who served as a United States senator for the State of Oregon from November 1960 to January 1967. She was the fo ...

(1907–2000), U.S. Senator from Oregon 1960–67. Wife of Richard L. Neuberger.

The Neumanns

Robert G. Neumann Robert Gerhard Neumann (January 2, 1916 – June 18, 1999) was an American politician and diplomat who served as the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia. Biography Born in Vienna, Austria, Neumann received degrees from the ...

(1916–1999), U.S. Ambassador to

Afghanistan Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan,; prs, امارت اسلامی افغانستان is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central Asia and South Asia. Referred to as the Heart of Asia, it is bordere ...

1966–73, U.S. Ambassador to

Morocco Morocco (),, ) officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is the westernmost country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to ...

1973–76, U.S. Ambassador to

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in Western Asia. It covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and has a land area of about , making it the fifth-largest country in Asia, the second-largest in the A ...

1981. Father of Ronald E. Neumann. ** Ronald E. Neumann (born 1944), U.S. Ambassador to

Algeria ) , image_map = Algeria (centered orthographic projection).svg , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Algiers , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , relig ...

1994–97, U.S. Ambassador to

Bahrain Bahrain ( ; ; ar, البحرين, al-Bahrayn, locally ), officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, ' is an island country in Western Asia. It is situated on the Persian Gulf, and comprises a small archipelago made up of 50 natural islands and an ...

2001, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan 2005–07. Son of Robert G. Neumann.

The Nevilles

J. C. Neville John C. Neville was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Biography Neville was born John Neville on July 27, 1815 in Dublin, Ireland. He moved to the United States in the 1830s, settling in Pottsville, Pen ...

(1815–1898), District Attorney of

Brown County, Wisconsin Brown County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 268,740, making it the fourth-most populous county in Wisconsin. The county seat is Green Bay, making it one of three Wisconsin counties on Lak ...

; City Attorney of

Green Bay, Wisconsin Green Bay is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The county seat of Brown County, it is at the head of Green Bay (known locally as "the bay of Green Bay"), a sub-basin of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Fox River. It is above sea lev ...

;

Wisconsin Wisconsin () is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake M ...

State Assemblyman; Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin 1880. Father of Arthur C. Neville. **

Arthur C. Neville Arthur Courtenay Neville (October 13, 1850May 20, 1929) was an American lawyer and historian, and was the 25th Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin. He is the namesake of Neville Public Museum of Brown County in Green Bay. Education and career Nev ...

(1850–1929), Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin 1888–89. Son of J. C. Neville. NOTE: Arthur C. Neville was also great-nephew by marriage of U.S. President

Martin Van Buren Martin Van Buren ( ; nl, Maarten van Buren; ; December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the eighth president of the United States from 1837 to 1841. A primary founder of the Democratic Party (Uni ...

The News

John C. New John Chalfant New (July 6, 1831 – June 4, 1906) was a United States banker and lawyer who held a variety of government positions. He was Treasurer of the United States from 1875 to 1876. Biography John C. New was born on July 6, 1831 in Vernon ...

(1831–1906),

State Senator 1863, Chairman of the Indiana Republican Party 1880–82. Father of Harry S. New. **

Harry S. New Harry Stewart New (December 31, 1858 – May 9, 1937) was a U.S. politician, journalist, and Spanish–American War veteran. He served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee, a United States senator from Indiana, and United States P ...

(1858–1937), delegate to the Republican National Convention 1896 1912 1920 1924, Indiana State Senator 1897–99, Republican National Committeeman 1900–12, Chairman of the Republican National Committee 1907–08, U.S. Senator from Indiana 1917–23, Postmaster General of the United States 1923–29. Son of John Chalfant New.

The Newberrys

John Stoughton Newberry John Stoughton Newberry (November 18, 1826 – January 2, 1887) was an American industrialist and politician. He served as the first provost marshal for the State of Michigan and as a U.S. Representative from the state of Michigan. Early life N ...

(1826–1887), U.S. Representative from

Michigan Michigan () is a state in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern United States. With a population of nearly 10.12 million and an area of nearly , Michigan is the 10th-largest state by population, the 11th-largest by area, and the ...

1879–81. Father of Truman Handy Newberry. **

Truman Handy Newberry Truman Handy Newberry (November 5, 1864 – October 3, 1945) was an American businessman and political figure. He served as the Secretary of Navy between 1908 and 1909. He was a Republican U.S. Senator from Michigan between 1919 and 1922. Biogr ...

(1864–1945), U.S. Secretary of the Navy 1908–09, U.S. Senator from Michigan 1919–22. Son of John Stoughton Newberry. *** Carol Newberry Brooks, Michigan Republican Committeewoman. Daughter to Truman Handy Newberry.

The Newhouses

Irv Newhouse Irving Ralph Newhouse (October 16, 1920 – March 29, 2001) was an American farmer and politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington House of Representatives The Washington House of Representatives is the lower house ...

(1920–2001),

Washington Washington commonly refers to: * Washington (state), United States * Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States ** A metonym for the federal government of the United States ** Washington metropolitan area, the metropolitan area centered on ...

State Representative 1965–1980, Washington State Senator 1980–1999. Father of Dan Newhouse. **

Dan Newhouse Daniel Milton Newhouse (born July 10, 1955) is an American politician and agricultural scientist serving as the U.S. representative for . The district covers much of the central third of the state, including Yakima and the Tri-Cities. Before his ...

(born 1955), Washington State Representative 2003–2009, Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture 2009–2013, U.S. Representative from Washington 2015–present. Son of Irv Newhouse.

The Newlands and Sharons

William Sharon William Tang Sharon (January 9, 1821November 13, 1885) was a United States senator, banker, and business owner from Nevada who profited from the Comstock Lode. Early life Sharon was born in Smithfield, Ohio, January 9, 1821, the son of Willi ...

(1821–1885), U.S. Senator from

Nevada Nevada ( ; ) is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, Western region of the United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. N ...

1875–81. Father-in-law of Francis G. Newlands. **

Francis G. Newlands Francis Griffith Newlands (August 28, 1846December 24, 1917) was a United States representative and Senator from Nevada and a member of the Democratic Party. A supporter of westward expansion, he helped pass the Newlands Reclamation Act of 19 ...

(1848–1917), U.S. Representative from Nevada 1983–03, U.S. Senator from Nevada 1903–17, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1916. Son-in-law of William Sharon.

The Newsoms

William Newsom William Alfred Newsom III (February 15, 1934 – December 12, 2018) was an American state appeals court judge, administrator of the Getty family trust, and the father of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Early life and education Newsom was born ...

(1934–2018), retired

California California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the List of states and territori ...

appeals court judge and administrator of the Getty family trust **

Gavin Newsom Gavin Christopher Newsom (born October 10, 1967) is an American politician and businessman who has been the 40th governor of California since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 49th lieutenant governor of California fr ...

(born 1967),

mayor In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well a ...

San Francisco San Francisco (; Spanish language, Spanish for "Francis of Assisi, Saint Francis"), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California. The city proper is the List of Ca ...

and

Lieutenant Governor of California The lieutenant governor of California is the second highest executive officer of the government of the U.S. state of California. The lieutenant governor is elected to serve a four-year term and can serve a maximum of two terms. In addition to l ...

, 40th Governor of California.

The Niblacks

William E. Niblack William Ellis Niblack (May 19, 1822 – May 7, 1893) was a politician and judge who served as a U.S. Representative from Indiana, a judge on the Indiana Supreme Court, and a member of both the Indiana Senate and the Indiana House of Representat ...

(1822–1893), Surveyor of

Dubois County, Indiana Dubois County ( ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 43,637. The county seat is Jasper. Dubois County is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Dubois County was formed on Decem ...

;

State Representative 1849–50 1862–63; Indiana State Senator 1850–53; Circuit Court Judge in Indiana 1854–59; U.S. Representative from Indiana 1857–61 1865–75; delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1864 1868 1876; Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court 1877–89. Cousin of Silas L. Niblack. * Silas L. Niblack (1825–1883), Probate Court Judge in

Columbia County, Florida Columbia County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 69,698, up from 67,531 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Lake City. Columbia County comprises the ...

; U.S. Representative from

Florida Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and to ...

1873; Florida State Senator 1879. Cousin of William E. Niblack. ** Mason Jenks Niblack (1857–1926), Indiana State Representative 1897–1901 1915. Son of William E. Niblack.

The Nices

Harry Nice Harry Whinna Nice (December 5, 1877 – February 25, 1941), was an American politician and a member of the Republican Party who served as the 50th Governor of Maryland from 1935 to 1939. Biography Harry Nice was born in Washington D.C. and ra ...

(1877–1941), candidate for Governor of

1919, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1920, Governor of Maryland 1935–39, candidate for Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States 1936, candidate for U.S. Senate from Maryland 1940. Uncle of Deeley K. Nice. ** Deeley K. Nice (1910–1956), candidate for Mayor of

Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore ( , locally: or ) is the List of municipalities in Maryland, most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland, fourth most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic, and List of United States cities by popula ...

1947; delegate to the Republican National Convention 1948 1952; Judge of the Baltimore, Maryland Supreme Bench 1954–56. Nephew of Harry Nice. *** Harry W. Nice III (born 1935), Maryland House Delegate 1967–70. Son of Deeley K. Nice.

The Nicholas, Carters, and Randolphs

Robert Carter I Robert "King" Carter (4 August 1663 – 4 August 1732) was a merchant, planter and powerful politician in Colony of Virginia, colonial Virginia. Born in Lancaster County, Virginia, Lancaster County, Carter eventually became one of the List of r ...

(1663–1732), acting Governor of

1726–27. Grandfather of Robert Carter Nicholas Sr. **

Robert Carter Nicholas Sr. Robert Carter Nicholas (January 28, 1728-November 1780) was a Virginia lawyer, patriot, legislator and judge. He served in the Virginia House of Burgesses and its successor, the Virginia House of Delegates. He became the last treasurer of the C ...

(1728/1729-1780), member of the Virginia House of Burgesses 1755–61 1766–75, Virginia Assemblyman 1776–79, Judge of the Virginia Court of Appeals. Grandson of Robert Carter I. *** George Nicholas (c. 1754–1799), Attorney General of Kentucky, son of Robert Carter Nicholas Sr. ***

Wilson Cary Nicholas Wilson Cary Nicholas (January 31, 1761October 10, 1820) was an American politician who served in the U.S. Senate from 1799 to 1804 and was the 19th Governor of Virginia from 1814 to 1816. Early life Nicholas was born in Williamsburg in the C ...

(1761–1820), Governor of Virginia, son of Robert Carter Nicholas Sr. *** John Nicholas (1764–1819), congressman from Virginia, New York State Senator; son of Robert Carter Nicholas Sr. ***

Edmund Randolph Edmund Jennings Randolph (August 10, 1753 September 12, 1813) was a Founding Father of the United States, attorney, and the 7th Governor of Virginia. As a delegate from Virginia, he attended the Constitutional Convention and helped to create ...

(1753–1813), Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia 1779–82, Governor of Virginia 1786–88, Attorney General of the United States 1789–94, U.S. Secretary of State 1794–95. Son-in-law of Robert Carter Nicholas Sr. ****

Robert C. Nicholas Robert Carter Nicholas (January 10, 1787 – December 24, 1856) was a United States senator from Louisiana. He was a veteran of the War of 1812, and also served as Secretary of State of Louisiana and Louisiana's Superintendent of Education. Ea ...

(1793–1857), U.S. Senator from

Louisiana Louisiana , group=pronunciation (French: ''La Louisiane'') is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It is the 20th-smallest by area and the 25th most populous of the 50 U.S. states. Louisiana is borde ...

1836–41, Louisiana Secretary of State 1843–46. Son of George Nicholas ****

(1801–1854), New York Assembly 1828, 1829, 1830 and 1832; New York State Senate 1839–42; Son of John Nicholas ****

Peyton Randolph (governor) Peyton Randolph (1779December 26, 1828) was a Democratic-Republican politician from Virginia who served as acting Governor of Virginia for several days at the end of 1811 and beginning of 1812. Biography Randolph was the son of Edmund Jennings R ...

(1779–1828), Acting Governor of Virginia 1811–12; son of Edmund Randolph

The Niedringhaus

Frederick G. Niedringhaus Frederick Gottlieb Niedringhaus (October 21, 1837 – November 25, 1922) was a German-born American businessman and politician. He served as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Missouri. Early life Frederick Gottl ...

(1837–1922), U.S. Representative from

Missouri Missouri is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking List of U.S. states and territories by area, 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee ...

1889–91. Father of Thomas Key Niedringhaus. ** Thomas Key Niedringhaus (1860–1924), Republican National Committeeman 1912–16. Son of Frederick G. Niedringhaus. ** Henry F. Niedringhaus (1864–1941), U.S. Representative from Missouri 1927–33. Nephew of Frederick G. Niedringhaus.

The Nielsons

Howard C. Nielson Howard Curtis Nielson (September 12, 1924 – May 20, 2020) was an American politician in the Republican Party. From 1983 to 1991, Nielson represented Utah's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Early life ...

(1924–2020), Utah State Representative 1967–75, U.S. Representative from Utah 1983–91, Utah State Senator 1997–2001. **

Howard C. Nielson Jr. Howard Curtis Nielson Jr. (born 1968) is a United States federal judge, United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Utah. Biography Nielson was born in 1968 to Julia (née Adams) and Howard C. Nielso ...

(born 1968), Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Utah 2019–present. Son of Howard C. Nielson. ** Jim Nielson, Utah State Representative. Son of Howard C. Nielson.

The Nixes

Robert N.C. Nix Sr. Robert Nelson Cornelius Nix Sr. (August 9, 1898 – June 22, 1987) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1958 until 1979. He was the first African Americans in the United States Congress, African ...

(1898–1987), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1956, U.S. Representative from

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania (; ( Pennsylvania Dutch: )), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, ...

1958–79. Father of Robert N.C. Nix Jr. ** Robert N.C. Nix Jr. (1928–2003), Judge of the

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Sinc ...

Court of Common Pleas 1967–71; Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court 1971–84; Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court 1984–96. Son of Robert N.C. Nix Sr.

The Nixons and Coxes

Richard Nixon Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913April 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a representative and senator from California and was ...

(1913–1994), U.S. Representative from

1947–50, U.S. Senator from California 1950–53, Vice President of the United States 1953–61, candidate for President of the United States, 1960, candidate for Governor of California, 1962, President of the United States 1969–74. Father-in-law of Edward F. Cox. **

Edward F. Cox Edward Ridley Finch Cox (born October 2, 1946) is an American corporate and finance lawyer and the former chairman of the New York Republican State Committee. He is the son-in-law of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, and the ...

(born 1946), candidate for Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, 2006, withdrew nomination. Son-in-law of Richard Nixon. ***

Christopher Nixon Cox Christopher Nixon Cox (born March 14, 1979) is an American lawyer based in New York. He is the son of Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward F. Cox, and grandson of President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon. Cox is the CEO of Lightswitch Capital, ...

(born 1979), candidate for Republican nomination for New York's 1st congressional district, 2010. Son of Edward F. Cox. NOTE: Nixon's daughter, Julie, is granddaughter-in-law of U.S. President

Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (born David Dwight Eisenhower; ; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, ...

The Nobles

* James Noble (1785–1831),

Indiana Territory The Indiana Territory, officially the Territory of Indiana, was created by a United States Congress, congressional act that President of the United States, President John Adams signed into law on May 7, 1800, to form an Historic regions of the U ...

1813–14, Indiana Territory Councilman 1815,

Circuit Court Judge 1815, delegate to the Indiana Constitutional Convention 1816, Indiana State Representative 1816, U.S. Senator from Indiana 1816–31. Brother of Noah Noble and Benjamin Sedgwick Noble. *

Noah Noble Noah Noble (January 15, 1794 – February 8, 1844) was the fifth governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from 1831 to 1837. His two terms focused largely on internal improvements, culminating in the passage of the Mammoth Internal Improvement ...

(1794–1844), Indiana State Representative 1825, Governor of Indiana 1831–37, candidate for U.S. Senate from Indiana 1836 1838. Brother of James Noble and Benjamin Sedgwick Noble. * Benjamin Sedgwick Noble (1809–1869), Indiana State Representative 1837–38. Brother of James Noble and Noah Noble. ** Benjamin Sedgwick Noble (1805–1837), Indiana State Representative 1829–30 1831–32 1833–34. Son of James Noble.

The Nobles of Michigan

David A. Noble David Addison Noble (November 9, 1802 – October 13, 1876) was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan who served a term in Congress from 1853 to 1855. Noble was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He attended a private scho ...

(1802–1876), Recorder of

Monroe, Michigan Monroe is the largest city and county seat of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Monroe had a population of 20,462 in the 2020 census. The city is bordered on the south by Monroe Charter Township, but the two are administered autonomo ...

1838 1839 1844–50;

State Representative 1847–48; Mayor of Monroe, Michigan 1852; Monroe, Michigan Alderman; Prosecuting Attorney of

Monroe County, Michigan Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 154,809. The largest city and county seat is Monroe. The county was established as the second county (after Wayne County) in the Michigan Ter ...

; Probate Court Judge in Monroe County, Michigan; U.S. Representative from Michigan 1853–55; delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1864. Father of Henry Shaw Noble and John Savage Noble. ** Henry Shaw Noble, Mayor of Monroe, Michigan 1879–80 1883–84. Son of David A. Noble. ** John Savage Noble, Probate Court Judge in Michigan. Son of David A. Noble.

The Noells

John William Noell John William Noell (February 22, 1816 – March 14, 1863) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri, father of Thomas Estes Noell. Born in Bedford County, Virginia, Noell attended the rural schools there. At the age of seventeen, he settled ...

(1816–1863), Clerk of

Perry County, Missouri Perry County is a county located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,956. Its county seat is Perryville. The county was officially organized on November 16, 1820 (effective ...

Circuit Court 1841–50;

State Senator 1851–55; U.S. Representative from Missouri 1859–63. Father of Thomas E. Noell. **

Thomas E. Noell Thomas Estes Noell (April 3, 1839 – October 3, 1867) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri, son of John William Noell. Born in Perryville, Missouri, Noell attended the public schools. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 18 ...

(1839–1863), U.S. Representative from Missouri 1865–67. Son of John William Noell.

The Nolans

John I. Nolan John Ignatius Nolan (January 14, 1874 – November 18, 1922) was an American Foundry#Mold making, iron molder and politician who represented a Californian district in the United States House of Representatives from 1913 to 1922. Backgro ...

(1874–1922), U.S. Representative from California 1913–1922. *

Mae Nolan Mae Ella Nolan (September 20, 1886 – July 9, 1973) was an American politician who became the fourth woman to serve in the United States Congress, the first woman elected to Congress from California, the first woman to chair a Congressional ...

(1886–1973), U.S. Representative from California 1923–1925. Wife of John I. Nolan.

The Norblads

* A.W. Norblad (1881–1960), District Attorney of

Delta County, Michigan Delta County is a county in the Upper Peninsula in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 36,903. The county seat is Escanaba. The county was surveyed in 1843 and organized in 1861. Its name originates from the Gr ...

; Attorney of

Astoria, Oregon Astoria is a port city and the seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1811, Astoria is the oldest city in the state and was the first permanent American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. The county is the northwest corne ...

1910–15; Oregon State Senator; candidate for U.S. Representative from Oregon 1922; Governor of Oregon 1929–31. Father of A. Walter Norblad. **

A. Walter Norblad Albin Walter Norblad Jr. (September 12, 1908 – September 20, 1964), was an American attorney and Republican politician in Oregon. He represented the U.S. state of Oregon's First District from January 18, 1946, until his death from a heart att ...

(1908–1964), Oregon State Representative 1935–37, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1940, U.S. Representative from Oregon 1946–64. Son of A.W. Norblad. *** Albin W. Norblad (1939–2014), Municipal Court Judge in Oregon, Oregon Circuit Court Judge. Son of A. Walter Norblad.

The Noricks

* James H. Norick, Mayor of

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City (), officially the City of Oklahoma City, and often shortened to OKC, is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, it ranks 20th among United States cities in population, and ...

1959–63 1967–71. Father of Ron Norick. **

Ron Norick Ronald J. Norick (born August 5, 1941) is an American politician. A Republican, he served as mayor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from 1988 to 1998. He is the son of James H. Norick, who served as Mayor of Oklahoma City from 1959 to 1963 and 1967 to ...

, Mayor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1987–98. Son of James H. Norick.

The Norrells

William F. Norrell William Frank Norrell (August 29, 1896 – February 15, 1961) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas' former 6th congressional district. Upon his death, he was succeeded in Congress by his widow, Catherine Dorris Norrell. Born in Milo in A ...

(1896–1961), Arkansas State Senator 1930–38, U.S. Representative from Arkansas 1939–1961. *

Catherine Dorris Norrell Catherine Dorris Norrell (March 30, 1901 – August 26, 1981) was the third woman in Arkansas history to gain a seat in the United States House of Representatives. Early life Catherine Dorris was born in Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas to Ba ...

(1901–1981), U.S. Representative from Arkansas 1961–1963. Wife of William F. Norrell.

The Norrises

* William Wiley Norris, III (1936-2016), lawyer in West Monroe,

, who served as city attorney and city and state court judge, with service from 1981 to 2002 on the Louisiana Court of Appeal for the Second Circuit. Brother of Dave Norris * Dave Norris (born 1942), the

of West Monroe, Louisiana, since 1978; holds the longest tenure of any in that position. Brother of Judge William Norris, III.

The Northams

*Wescott Northam,

Accomack County, Virginia Accomack County is a United States county located in the eastern edge of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Together, Accomack and Northampton counties make up the Eastern Shore of Virginia, which in turn is part of the Delmarva Peninsula, bordered ...

Judge, Commonwealth's Attorney in

. Father of Ralph Northam. **

Ralph Northam Ralph (pronounced ; or ,) is a male given name of English, Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Old English ''Rædwulf'' and Radulf, cognate with the Old Norse ''Raðulfr'' (''rað'' "counsel" and ''ulfr'' "wolf"). The most common forms ...

(born 1959), Virginia State Senator 2008–2014, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia 2014–2018, Governor of Virginia 2018–2022. Son of Wescott Northam.

The Nottses

* Charles C. Nott (1827–1916), Judge of the Court of Claims 1865–96, Chief Justice of the Court of Claims 1896–1905. ** Charles Cooper Nott Jr. (1869–1957), judge of the New York General Sessions Court 1913–39. Son of Charles C. Nott.

The Nungessers

* William Aicklen "Billy" Nungesser (1929–2006), chairman of the Republican Party of Louisiana 1988–92 ** William Harold "Billy" Nungesser (born 1959), president of

Plaquemines Parish Plaquemines Parish (; French: ''Paroisse de Plaquemine'', Louisiana French: ''Paroisse des Plaquemines'', es, Parroquia de Caquis) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 23,515 at the 2020 census, the parish ...

, Louisiana 2007-2015, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana 2016–present. Son of William Aicklen "Billy" Nungesser

The Nunns and Vinsons

Carl Vinson Carl Vinson (November 18, 1883 – June 1, 1981) was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for over 50 years and was influential in the 20th century expansion of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Democratic ...

(1883–1981),

Georgia Georgia most commonly refers to: * Georgia (country), a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia * Georgia (U.S. state), a state in the Southeast United States Georgia may also refer to: Places Historical states and entities * Related to the ...

State Representative 1910–14, U.S. Representative from Georgia 1914–65. Granduncle of Samuel A. Nunn Jr. ** Samuel A. Nunn Jr. (born 1938), Georgia State Representative 1968–72, U.S. Senator from Georgia 1972–97. Grandnephew of Carl Vinson. ***

Michelle Nunn Mary Michelle Nunn (born November 16, 1966) is an American philanthropic executive and politician. Since 2015 she has been president and CEO oCARE USA the American national member of CARE International, the humanitarian aid and international deve ...

(born 1966) Democratic nominee for U. S. Senator from Georgia, 2014. Daughter of Sam Nunn.

The Nyes

* Wallace G. Nye (1859–1926), Mayor of

Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis () is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins ...

1913–17. Uncle of Gerald Nye. **

Gerald Nye Gerald Prentice Nye (December 19, 1892 – July 17, 1971) was an American politician who represented North Dakota in the United States Senate from 1925 to 1945. He was a Republican and supporter of World War II-era isolationism, chairing the Ny ...

(1892–1971), candidate for U.S. Representative from

North Dakota North Dakota () is a U.S. state in the Upper Midwest, named after the Native Americans in the United States, indigenous Dakota people, Dakota Sioux. North Dakota is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north a ...

1924, U.S. Senator from North Dakota 1925–45, candidate for U.S. Senate from North Dakota 1946. Nephew of Wallace G. Nye.

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