Background
Nicholson, Donald W. was born on August 11, 1888 in Wareham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Angus and Annie (McLeod) Nicholson.
Nicholson, Donald W. was born on August 11, 1888 in Wareham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Angus and Annie (McLeod) Nicholson.
Educational public schools of Wareham.
Owner fish market, Wareham, 1908-1909. Engaged in political work, since 1920. Selectman, assessor, public welfare, Wareham, 1921-1926.
Representative from Plymouth District, Massachusetts Legislature, 1925-1926, senator, 1927-1947, president senate, 1947. Member 80th to 85th Congresses, 9th Massachusetts District.
Served as sergeant, 302d Infantry, United States Army, 1917-1920. Member American Legion, Veterans Foreign Wars. Elk,; member Grange.
Married Ethel Patten, October 17, 1921. Children: Malcolm McLeod, Mary Patten.