Nicoll Fosdick was an American merchant and politician from New York

New York

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Life

He was the son of Nicoll Fosdick (1750–1821) and Abigail (Eldredge) Fosdick (1761–1809). He completed preparatory studies. He removed to Norway, New York

Norway, New York

Norway is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 711 at the 2000 census.The Town of Norway is located in the east-central part of the county and is northeast of Utica.The town borders the Adirondack Park.- History :...

 and engaged in mercantile pursuits.

He was a presidential elector in 1816

United States presidential election, 1816

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 and voted for James Monroe

James Monroe

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 and Daniel D. Tompkins

Daniel D. Tompkins

Daniel D. Tompkins was an entrepreneur, jurist, Congressman, the fourth Governor of New York , and the sixth Vice President of the United States .-Name:...

. He was a member of the New York State Assembly

New York State Assembly

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 in 1818 and 1819.

Fosdick was elected as an Adams man to the 19th United States Congress

19th United States Congress

-House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: John Gaillard , until December 4, 1825** Nathaniel Macon , from May 20, 1826- House of Representatives :* Speaker: John W. Taylor -Members:...

, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1827.

He returned to New London in 1843. He was Collector of Customs at the Port of New London from 1849 to 1853.

He was buried at the Cedar Grove Cemetery in New London.

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