Nicholas van Vranken Franchot (August 21, 1855 – May 6, 1943) was an American businessman and politician fromNew York.
He was born on August 21, 1855, inMorris,Otsego County, New York, the son of CongressmanRichard Franchot (1816–1875) and Ann (Van Vranken) Franchot (1822–1881). He graduated fromUnion College in 1875. In 1876, he removed toOlean,Cattaraugus County, New York, and engaged in the oil business. On November 5, 1879, he married Annie Conyne Wood (1859–1928), and they had five children.[1]
He was a delegate to the1892 and1904 Republican National Convention; and mayor of Olean from 1894 to 1898. On January 4, 1905, he was appointed by GovernorFrank W. Higgins asNew York State Superintendent of Public Works,[2] and remained in office until January 14, 1907.
He died on May 6, 1943, at his home inOlean, New York;[3] and was buried at the Hillington Cemetery inMorris. Franchot Park in Olean is named after him, and is on land deeded by him to the city.[4]
SenatorStanislaus P. Franchot (1851–1908) was his brother; and assemblymanNicholas V. V. Franchot II (1884–1938) was his nephew.
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