Donald William Nicholson (August 11, 1888 – February 16, 1968) was an American politician from the state of Massachusetts.

Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, Nicholson attended the public schools and took college extension courses.

He served in the 236th Prisoner of War Escort Company Army Service Corps and rose to the rank of sergeant.

Returning to Massachusetts, he entered politics and served as selectman, assessor, and overseer of the poor in Wareham from 1920 to 1925.

[1] Nicholson retired to his home in Wareham, remaining there until his death on February 16, 1968; he is buried in Center Cemetery.