Homer Augustus Nelson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Baker |
| Succeeded by | John Henry Ketcham |
| New York Secretary of State | |
| In office January 1, 1868 – December 31, 1871 | |
| Governor | Reuben Fenton John T. Hoffman |
| Preceded by | Francis C. Barlow |
| Succeeded by | G. Hilton Scribner |
| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1882 – December 31, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen H. Wendover |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Newbold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1829 Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 1891 (aged 61) Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen Stearns |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
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.