Background
Nicholson, Samuel M. was born on February 25, 1861 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of William Thomas and Elizabeth Dexter (Gardiner) Nicholson.
Nicholson, Samuel M. was born on February 25, 1861 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of William Thomas and Elizabeth Dexter (Gardiner) Nicholson.
Entered mechanic department Nicholson File Company, Providence, Rhode Island, 1879, president and general manager, since 1893. President American Screw Company, since 1903. Chairman of the Board Industrial Trust Company.
Director American Enterprise Manufacturers’, Mechanics and State mutual fire insurance companies, Narragansett Electric Company, Title Guarantee Company, Rhode Island Insurance Company, Industrial Safe Deposit Company, Union Trust Company, Rhode Island Electric Protective Company Vice president Rhode Island Society Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
President American Screw Company, since 1903. Director American Enterprise Manufacturers.
Served as aide-de-camp, title of colonel, staff of Governor Elisha Dyer.
Married Mary Jewett Coe, 1885.