(1792–1873), US Supreme Court associate justice 1845–72. Chief justice of the state of New York 1837–45, he was appointed to the US Supreme Court by President Tyler.
Definition of Nelson, Samuel in US English:
Nelson, Samuel
proper nounˈnelsən
(1792–1873), US Supreme Court associate justice 1845–72. Chief justice of the state of New York 1837–45, he was appointed to the US Supreme Court by President Tyler.