Nicholas D. Coleman
Nicholas D. Coleman | |
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Postmaster of Vicksburg, Mississippi | |
In office 1841–1844 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831 | |
Preceded by | John Chambers |
Succeeded by | Thomas A. Marshall |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1824–1825 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Nicholas Daniel Coleman April 22, 1800 Cynthiana, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | May 11, 1874 Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. | (aged 74)
Resting place | Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Jacksonian |
Alma mater | Transylvania College |
Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
Nicholas Daniel Coleman (April 22, 1800 – May 11, 1874) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Biography
Born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, Coleman attended the grammar and high schools. He was graduated from Transylvania College, Lexington, Kentucky. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and practiced. He served as member of the State House of Representatives in 1824 and 1825.
Coleman was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-first Congress (March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831). He moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he resumed the practice of law. Postmaster of Vicksburg 1841–44. He again resumed the practice of law. He died in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "Nicholas D. Coleman (id: C000620)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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