Nicholas, George, ca. 1754-1799.

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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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creatorOf Nicholas, George, ca. 1754-1799. George Nicholas papers, 1794-1911, 1780-1809 (bulk dates). University of Kentucky Libraries
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associatedWith Bell, Montomery. person
associatedWith Daveiss, Joseph Hamilton, 1774-1811. person
associatedWith Hart, Thomas, 1730-1808. person
associatedWith Morrison, James, 1755-1823. person
associatedWith Shelby, Isaac, 1750-1826. person
associatedWith Wilson, Samuel M. (Samuel Mackay), 1871-1946. person
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Kentucky--Lexington
Kentucky
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Decedents' estates
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Politicians
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Birth 1754

Death 1799

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