Donald W. Nicholson
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Donald William Nicholson was a 20th century American politician from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts on August 11, 1888, he attended the public schools and took college extension courses. He first worked as a salesman, then during the First World War served overseas in the United States Army from 1917 to 1919. Returning to Massachusetts, he entered politics and served as selectman, assessor, and overseer of the poor in Wareham, 1920-1925. He served as a delegate to all Republican State conventions 1924-1947; served in the State house of representatives in 1925 and 1926; as a member of the State senate 1926-1947, and as president of the state senate in 1946 and 1947. He was elected as a Republican to the Eightieth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Charles L. Gifford, and reelected to the five succeeding Congresses (January 18, 1947-January 3, 1959). He retired to his home in Wareham, remaining there until his death on February 16, 1968; he is buried in Center Cemetery.
| Preceded by: Charles L. Gifford |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 9th congressional district January 18, 1947 – January 3, 1959 |
Succeeded by: Hastings Keith |
