Henry C. Nelson

Henry Clay Nelson (born July 29, 1836 Bedford, Westchester County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Westchester Co., 3rd D.) in 1868. He was Warden of Sing Sing State Prison from 1869 to 1870, and from 1872 to 1873.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (12th D.) from 1882 to 1887, sitting in the 105th, 106th, 107th, 108th, 109th and 110th New York State Legislatures.

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New York Assembly
Preceded by
David W. Travis
New York State Assembly
Westchester County, 3rd District

1868
Succeeded by
James W. Husted
New York State Senate
Preceded by
William H. Robertson
New York State Senate
12th District

1882–1887
Succeeded by
William H. Robertson