Nathaniel Niles (politician)
Nathaniel Niles | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's 2nd district | |
| In office October 17, 1791 – March 3, 1795 | |
| Preceded by | None (position created) |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Buck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1741 South Kingstown, Rhode Island Colony, British America |
| Died | October 31, 1828 (aged 87) Fairlee, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Anti-Administration Party |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Watson Niles |
| Profession | Attorney Entrepreneur |
Nathaniel Niles (April 3, 1741 – October 31, 1828) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a United States representative from Vermont. He also wrote a famous poem about the Battle of Bunker Hill. Orated one of the first abolition sermons preached in the colonies.