Harris Levi Nelson (1 January 1835 – 10 June 1883) was an Australian businessman, Justice of the Peace and politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.

[2] He owned gold bearing land near Orange and had a 25% share in a 120-acre site near Bogan Gate where a copper mine was planned in 1880.

[5] In the house he voted in support of free trade and campaigned for a reduction in ad valorem customs duties on imports.

[7] He also introduced legislation for the abolition of toll roads and campaigned for the extension of Great Western Railway to Orange.

"[8] His constituents appreciated his efforts on their behalf and in 1875 he was presented with a testimonial and two large table centrepieces made from 300 ounces of silver.