Henry NICOLL, Congress, NY (1812-1879)

NICOLL Henry , a Representative from New York; born in New York City October 23, 1812; was graduated from Columbia College, New York City, in 1830; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1835 and commenced practice in New York City; delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1847; elected as a Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847-March 3, 1849); resumed the practice of law; died in New York City on November 28, 1879; interment in the family burying ground, Mastic, Long Island, N.Y.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present