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John Nelson
Republican · House · Maryland · 1821–1823
John Nelson was a Republican U.S. representative from Maryland, serving 1821–1823. Cast 64 votes and missed 32.6%.
- Years in Congress
- 1
- Votes missed
- 32.6%
- Born
- 1791
- Died
- 1860
Biography
John Nelson (June 1, 1791 – January 18, 1860) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the Attorney General of the United States from 1843 to 1845 under President John Tyler. He served as the first United States Chargé d'Affaires to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies from 1831 to 1832 and as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 4th district from 1821 to 1823.
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Terms in office
- House, Maryland, 4th District1821–1823 · Republican
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Capitol Receipts, “John Nelson (R-MD), House 1821–1823,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/N000037/john-nelson (accessed 2026-10-13).