Background
Nicholson, Vincent Dewitt was born on May 2, 1890 in Azalia, Indiana, United States. Son of Samuel Edgar and Rhoda Elma (Parker) Nicholson.
Nicholson, Vincent Dewitt was born on May 2, 1890 in Azalia, Indiana, United States. Son of Samuel Edgar and Rhoda Elma (Parker) Nicholson.
Bachelor of Arts, Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana, 1910. George Washington University Law School, 1911-1912. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University Law School, 1916.
In law practice with Stetson, Jennings & Russell, New New York 1916-1917. With law firm of Taylor, Robey & Hoar, and member of Taylor, Hoar & Nicholson, Phlia., 1920-1934. Attorney with N.R.A., December 1934-May 31, 1935.
General counsel, Rural Electrification Administration, June 1935-July 1, 1941, associate solicitor in charge of rural electrification, Office of the Solicitor, Department of Agriculture, since July 1, 1941. First deputy administrator of Rural Electrification Administration since June 6, 1942. War relief work as executive secretary American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia 1917-1918.
American Red Cross 1918-1919.
Member American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Sigma Phi Epsilon. Member Society of Friends (Quaker).
Married Rebecca Carter, May 8, 1920. Children: Carolyn, John Edgar, Francis Tim, Christopher.