John Nelson
June 1, 1791 – January 18, 1860
Attorney General of the United States from 1843 to 1845.
Offices held
Jul 1, 1843 – Mar 4, 1845
Preceded by
Hugh S. Legaré Succeeded by
John Y. Mason
Hugh S. Legaré Succeeded by
John Y. Mason
Feb 29, 1844 – Mar 31, 1844
Preceded by
Abel P. Upshur Succeeded by
John C. Calhoun
Abel P. Upshur Succeeded by
John C. Calhoun
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