Nicholas Van Vranken Franchot II (May 5, 1884 – December 14, 1938) was an American businessman and politician from New York.[1]
Biography
editHe was the son of State Senator Stanislaus P. Franchot (1851–1908) and Annie Powers (Eells) Franchot (1852–1935). He engaged in the insurance business. On October 12, 1909, he married Alice Pearson.[2]
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Niagara Co., 2nd D.) in 1918, 1919 and 1921.
He died on December 14, 1938, in Niagara Falls, New York.[1]
Legacy
editNew York Superintendent of Public Works Nicholas Van Vranken Franchot (1855–1943) was his uncle; and Congressman Richard Franchot (1816–1875) was his grandfather.
References
edit- ^ a b "Nicholas Franchot 2d. Niagara Falls Insurance Man Formerly in Assembly". New York Times. December 15, 1938. Retrieved 2011-05-04.
Nicholas V. V. Franchot 2d, insurance man and former Assemblyman, died at his home here this morning at the age of 56. ...
- ^ Franchot genealogy at Family Tree Maker