Armistead S. Nickens

Armistead S. Nickens
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Lancaster County
In office
December 6, 1871 – December 1, 1875
Preceded byJohn S. Chowning
Succeeded byT. Spicer Curlett
Personal details
BornArmistead Stokalas Nickens
July 1836
Lancaster County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 26, 1906(1906-04-26) (aged 69)
Kilmarnock, Virginia, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Spouse(s)Sophronia Wood
Violet Watkins

Armistead Stokalas Nickens (1836 – April 26, 1906) was an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Lancaster County from 1871 to 1875. He was one of the first African-Americans to serve in Virginia's government.

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