James N. Pidcock

James Nelson Pidcock (February 8, 1836 – December 17, 1899) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives for two terms from 1885 to 1889.

Early life James Nelson Pidcock was born on February 8, 1836, in Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He attended district schools and Lebanon Grammar School in Lebanon.

Career From 1850 to 1857, he worked in civil engineering. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and was also a dealer in livestock after 1857. From 1877 to 1880, he served as member of the New Jersey Senate from Hunterdon County. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1884 and 1888. He helped organize and was the president of Rockaway Valley Railroad.

Personal life Pidcock married twice. He had six children. He was a cousin of Alvah A. Clark.

Pidcock died on December 17, 1899, at his home in Whitehouse Station. He was interred in Elmwood Cemetery in Lebanon.