William Nelson (New York politician)

William Nelson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 7th district
In office
March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851
Preceded byJoseph H. Anderson
Succeeded byAbraham P. Stephens
Personal details
BornJune 29, 1784 (1784-06-29)
DiedOctober 3, 1869(1869-10-03) (aged 85)
PartyWhig
SpouseCornelia Mandeville Hardman
Children12
ProfessionAttorney

William Nelson (June 29, 1784 – October 3, 1869) was an American lawyer and judge from Westchester County, New York. He represented New York in the U.S. Congress from 1847 to 1851.