Nicholas D. Coleman

Nicholas Daniel Coleman (April 22, 1800 – May 11, 1874) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Nicholas D. Coleman
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 (1800-04-22)April 22, 1800 Cynthiana, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	May 11, 1874(1874-05-11) (aged 74) Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Resting place	Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Jacksonian
Alma mater	Transylvania College
Occupation	Politician, lawyer

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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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by John Chambers	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 2nd congressional district 1829–1831	Succeeded by Thomas A. Marshall