Nicoll Fosdick (November 9, 1785 in New London, New London County, Connecticut – May 7, 1868 in New London, Connecticut) was an American merchant and politician from New York.

Life

He was the son of Nicoll Fosdick (1750–1821) and Abigail (Eldredge) Fosdick (1761–1809). He completed preparatory studies. He removed to Norway, New York and engaged in mercantile pursuits.

He was a presidential elector in 1816 and voted for James Monroe and Daniel D. Tompkins. He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1818 and 1819.

Fosdick was elected as an Adams man to the 19th 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.

References

Nicoll Fosdick at Find a Grave

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 20th congressional district

1825–1827
with Egbert Ten Eyck 1825 and Daniel Hugunin, Jr. 1825-27
Succeeded by


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