Background
Dixon, Nathan Fellows was born on May 1, 1812 in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Nathan Fellows Dixon.
Dixon, Nathan Fellows was born on May 1, 1812 in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Nathan Fellows Dixon.
Attended Plainfield (Connecticut) Academy. Graduate Brown U., 1833. Attended Cambridge (Massachusetts), New Haven (Connecticut) law schools.
Admitted to bar, 1837, began practice of law, Westerly. Also a banker; member Rhode Island House of Representatives, 1841-1849, 51-54, 58-62, 71-77. Appointed member Rhode Island Government's Council, 1842.
Whig presidential elector, 1844. Member United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island (as Whig), 31st Congress, 1849-1851, (as Republican), 38th-41st congresses, 1863-1871. Delegate Union National Convention, Philadelphia, 1866.
Member Rhode Island House of Representatives, 1841-1849, 51-54, 58-62, 71-77. Member Rhode Island Government's Council, 1842. Member United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island (as Whig), 31st Congress, 1849-1851, (as Republican), 38th-41st congresses, 1863-1871.