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Nelson B. McCormick

1847 – 1914

American politician

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Lived 1847 – 1914 (aged 66). Nelson B. McCormick was an American politician and lawyer.

Nelson B. McCormick (November 20, 1847 – April 10, 1914) was a U.S. representative from Kansas.

Born near Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, Mccormick attended the common schools. He moved to Marion County, Iowa, in 1867, where he engaged in farming and stock raising until his removal to Phillips County, Kansas, where he settled upon a homestead in 1877. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1882 and commenced practice in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Deputy prosecuting attorney of Phillips County 1886–1888. He served as prosecuting attorney 1890–1894. He declined to be a candidate for renomination.

McCormick was elected as a Populist to the Fifty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1898 to the Fifty-sixth Congress. He resumed the practice of law in Phillipsburg. He served as delegate to the Democratic State conventions in 1904 and 1908. He served as prosecuting attorney of Phillips County 1910–1914. He died in Phillipsburg, Kansas on April 10, 1914. He was interred in Fairview Cemetery.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nelson B. McCormick?

American politician (1847-1914)

When was Nelson B. McCormick born?

Nelson B. McCormick was born on 20 November 1847 in Greene County.

When did Nelson B. McCormick die?

Nelson B. McCormick died on 10 April 1914 in Phillipsburg.

What was Nelson B. McCormick's occupation?

Nelson B. McCormick was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Nelson B. McCormick?

Nelson B. McCormick was American.

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· Wikipedia: Nelson B. McCormick

· Wikidata: Q1976956

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