Nicoll Fosdick (November 9, 1785 New London, New London County, Connecticut – May 7, 1868 New London, CT) was an American merchant and politician from New York.
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 and engaged in mercantile pursuits.
He was a presidential elector in 1816 and voted for James Monroe and Daniel D. Tompkins. He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1818 and 1819.
Fosdick was elected as an Adams man to the 19th United States Congress, 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.
Nicoll Fosdick at Find a Grave
United States House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Egbert Ten Eyck, Ela Collins |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th congressional district 1825–1827 with Egbert Ten Eyck 1825 and Daniel Hugunin, Jr. 1825-27 |
Succeeded by Silas Wright, Jr., Rudolph Bunner |