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| In office March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827 Serving with
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| Born | (1785-11-09)November 9, 1785 New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 1868(1868-05-07) (aged 82) New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
Nicoll Fosdick (November 9, 1785 inNew London,New London County, Connecticut – May 7, 1868 in New London, Connecticut) was an American merchant and politician fromNew York.
He was the son of Nicoll Fosdick (1750–1821) and Abigail (Eldredge) Fosdick (1761–1809). He completed preparatory studies. He removed toNorway, New York and engaged in mercantile pursuits.
He was apresidential elector in1816 and voted forJames Monroe andDaniel D. Tompkins. He was a member of theNew York State Assembly in 1818 and 1819.
Fosdick was elected as an Adams man to the19th 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.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's 20th congressional district 1825–1827 withEgbert Ten Eyck 1825 andDaniel Hugunin, Jr. 1825-27 | Succeeded by |
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