Nathan F. Dixon II | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1871 | |
Preceded by | George H. Browne |
Succeeded by | James M. Pendleton |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Babock Thurston |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Babock Thurston |
Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Commerce | |
In office 1869–1871 | |
Preceded by | Thomas D. Eliot |
Succeeded by | Samuel Shellabarger |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office 1841–1849 1851–1854 1858–1862 1871–1877 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Westerly, Rhode Island | May 1, 1812
Died | April 11, 1881 Westerly, Rhode Island | (aged 68)
Resting place | River Bend Cemetery Westerly, Rhode Island |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Whig Republican |
Spouse | Harriet Palmer Swan (m. 1843-1881, his death) |
Relations | Nathan F. Dixon I (father) |
Children | 6, including Nathan F. Dixon III |
Alma mater | Brown University |
Occupation | Attorney Banker |
Nathan Fellows Dixon (May 1, 1812 – April 11, 1881) was an attorney and bank president from Westerly, Rhode Island. The son of Nathan F. Dixon and father of Nathan F. Dixon III, he was best known for his service as a United States representative from Rhode Island from 1849 to 1851, and again from 1863 to 1871.