Thomas Nelson | |
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2nd Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
In office 1850–1853 | |
Preceded by | William P. Bryant |
Succeeded by | George Henry Williams |
3rd Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
In office 1850–1853 | |
Appointed by | Millard Fillmore |
Preceded by | William P. Bryant |
Succeeded by | George Henry Williams |
Personal details | |
Born | Peekskill, New York | January 23, 1819
Died | July 25, 1907 New York City, New York | (aged 88)
Thomas Nelson (January 23, 1819 – July 25, 1907) was an American attorney and judge. He was appointed as the 2nd Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court serving from 1850 to 1853. A native of the U.S. state of New York, he lived in Oregon only during his term as chief justice.