Robert Carter Nicholas Sr.
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For his grandson, see Robert C. Nicholas.
Robert Carter Nicholas (January 28, 1728-November 1780) was a Virginia lawyer, patriot, legislator and judge. He served in the Virginia House of Burgesses and its successor, the Virginia House of Delegates. He became the last treasurer of the Colony of Virginia, and sat on the first High Court of Chancery, one of the predecessors of the Supreme Court of Virginia.[1]
Quick Facts Judge of the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for James City County ...
Robert Carter Nicholas Sr. | |
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Judge of the High Court of Chancery of Virginia | |
In office 14 January 1778 – November 1780 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for James City County | |
In office 1776–1777 Serving with William Norvell | |
Preceded by | position established |
Succeeded by | Nathaniel Burwell |
Member of the House of Burgesses for James City County | |
In office 1766–1776 Serving with Lewis Burwell, William Norvell | |
Preceded by | Philip Johnson |
Succeeded by | position abolished |
Member of the House of Burgesses for York County | |
In office 1756–1761 Serving with Dudley Digges | |
Preceded by | John Norton |
Succeeded by | Thomas Nelson Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | 28 January 1728/9 |
Died | November 1780 |
Spouse | Anne Cary |
Relatives | Wilson Cary Nicholas. John Nicholas, George Nicholas, Philip Norborne Nicholas, Lewis Nicholas (sons) Robert C. Nicholas (grandson) |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
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