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Charles G. Nicholson

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Charles G. Nicholson
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 152nd district
In office
January 7, 1969 – November 30, 1970
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byCharlotte Fawcett
Personal details
Born(1919-10-31)October 31, 1919
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedApril 13, 2003(2003-04-13) (aged 83)
Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJoan Billman
ChildrenBruce A. Nicholson; Craig G. Nicholson
Residence(s)Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Alma materWharton School of Business
OccupationBusiness Executive; Certified Financial Planner

Charles Glanz Nicholson (October 31, 1919 – April 13, 2003)[1] is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. [2]

Biography

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A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Charles G. Nicholson was a graduate of Olney High School and soon went to work in the wholesale carpet firm of Glanz, Behm & Herring, a business concern founded by his grandfather. In 1946, he earned a Certificate in Accounting and Administration from the Evening School of the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania. He rose to the position of president of the company, of which he was co-owner. He remained at his post until he sold the company in 1976. He then worked another twenty years as a Certified Financial Planner until his retirement.[3]

After serving on the Upper Moreland Township board of commissioners in 1964, Nicholson was elected to the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, serving three terms. During his tenure there, he was active on issues concerning student transportation, infrastructure, and roads. A member of various committees, he served as vice-chair of the committee on law and order. Citing increasing business responsibilities, in 1970 Nicholson declined to stand for re-election and retired into private life, although he stayed active in local affairs.[4]

After the State House of Representatives's legislative districts were created, Charles Nicholson represented the 152nd District.[5]

Death

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Nicholson died in Hatboro, Pennsylvania on April 13, 2003.

References

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  1. ^ Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies; Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications (1969). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 99. Department of Property and Supplies for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2014-10-11.
  2. ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members N". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. ^ "Gazette | Alumni: Obituaries (Jan | Feb 04)".
  4. ^ "Gazette | Alumni: Obituaries (Jan | Feb 04)".
  5. ^ "Charles G. Nicholson," (biography) Pennsylvania House of Representatives