Nicholas, George, ca. 1754-1799.

Dates:
Birth 1754
Death 1799

Biographical notes:

State Attorney General and Legislator, College Professor.

Nichols, a graduate of William and Mary College, was a Revolutionary War officer and a Virginia legislator before coming to Kentucky. He was a member of the convention which framed Kentucky's first constitution in 1792 and he became the first state Attorney General. Nicholas was also a professor of law and politics at Transylvania Seminary.

From the description of George Nicholas papers, 1794-1911, 1780-1809 (bulk dates). (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 13800486

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Subjects:

  • Court records
  • Decedents' estates

Occupations:

  • Politicians

Places:

  • Kentucky--Lexington (as recorded)
  • Kentucky (as recorded)