Roy J. Nielsen (November 9, 1886 – August 12, 1964) served in the California State Assembly and Senate. Nielsen served in the 14th, 11th, 8th and 9th Assembly districts and served in the 19th Senate district.[1] From 1942 to 1952, he served as Sacramento City Council. During World War I he also served in the United States Army.[2]
Roy Nielsen | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 9th district | |
In office January 5, 1953 – January 5, 1959 | |
Preceded by | John E. Moss |
Succeeded by | Edwin L. Z'berg |
Member of the California Senate from the 19th district | |
In office January 4, 1937 – January 6, 1941 | |
Preceded by | Thomas P. Scollan |
Succeeded by | John Harold Swan |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 8th district | |
In office January 2, 1933 – January 4, 1937 | |
Preceded by | Frank L. Gordon |
Succeeded by | Chester M. Gannon |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 11th district | |
In office January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933 | |
Preceded by | Frank Coombs |
Succeeded by | Forsythe Charles Clowdsley |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 14th district | |
In office January 5, 1925 – January 5, 1931 | |
Preceded by | John W. Johnston |
Succeeded by | Frank S. Israel |
Personal details | |
Born | Sacramento, California | November 9, 1886
Died | August 12, 1964 Sacramento, California | (aged 77)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Teresa A. Van Der Beets
(m. 1933) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
References
edit- ^ "Roy Nielsen". joincalifornia.com.
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.