Thomas Nelson (Oregon judge)
Thomas Nelson | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
| In office 1850–1853 | |
| Preceded by | William P. Bryant |
| Succeeded by | George Henry Williams |
| 3rd Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
| In office 1850–1853 | |
| Appointed by | Millard Fillmore |
| Preceded by | William P. Bryant |
| Succeeded by | George Henry Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1819 Peekskill, New York |
| Died | July 25, 1907 (aged 88) New York City, New York |
Thomas Nelson (January 23, 1819 – July 25, 1907) was an American attorney and judge. He was appointed as the 2nd Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court serving from 1850 to 1853. A native of the U.S. state of New York, he lived in Oregon only during his term as chief justice.