Roy J. Nielsen (November 9, 1886 – August 12, 1964) served in the California State Assembly and Senate. Nielsen served in the 14th, 11th, 8th and 9th Assembly districts and served in the 19th Senate district.[1] From 1942 to 1952, he served as Sacramento City Council. During World War I he also served in the United States Army.[2]

Roy Nielsen
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 9th district
In office
January 5, 1953 – January 5, 1959
Preceded byJohn E. Moss
Succeeded byEdwin L. Z'berg
Member of the California Senate
from the 19th district
In office
January 4, 1937 – January 6, 1941
Preceded byThomas P. Scollan
Succeeded byJohn Harold Swan
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 8th district
In office
January 2, 1933 – January 4, 1937
Preceded byFrank L. Gordon
Succeeded byChester M. Gannon
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 11th district
In office
January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933
Preceded byFrank Coombs
Succeeded byForsythe Charles Clowdsley
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 14th district
In office
January 5, 1925 – January 5, 1931
Preceded byJohn W. Johnston
Succeeded byFrank S. Israel
Personal details
Born(1886-11-09)November 9, 1886
Sacramento, California
DiedAugust 12, 1964(1964-08-12) (aged 77)
Sacramento, California
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Teresa A. Van Der Beets
(m. 1933)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

References

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  1. ^ "Roy Nielsen". joincalifornia.com.
  2. ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.