Background
Cole, John Nelson was born on November 4, 1863 in Andover, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George S. and Nancy E. (Bodwell) Cole.
Cole, John Nelson was born on November 4, 1863 in Andover, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George S. and Nancy E. (Bodwell) Cole.
Educational public schools.
Manager and treasurer of Andover Townsman, since 1887. Trustee Andover Savings Bank. Member Massachusetts House of Republican, 1903-1908 (speaker of House.
1906, 7, 8).
Chairman Massachusetts communications of Efficiency and Economy, 1913-1914. Chairman Boston Industrial Development Board, 1914-1916. Chairman Massachusetts Commision on Waterways and Public Lands, 1916-1919.
State commissioner of Public Works, since 1920.
Director Portuguese of Boston.
Member Boston Chamber Commerce.
Married Minnie White Poor, September 21, 1886.