Abraham Dowdney

Abraham Dowdney (October 31, 1841 – December 10, 1886) was a 19th-century American businessman and politician who served as a United States representative from New York, as well as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Biography Born in Youghal, Ireland, Dowdney emigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in New York City. He attended private schools, engaged in the building and contracting business.

Dowdney served in the Civil War as a captain in the 132nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in 1862 and 1863. His regiment served primarily in Virginia and North Carolina with the XVIII Corps.

After the Civil War, Dowdney was chairman of the public school trustees of New York City from 1882 to 1885. He was elected as a Democrat to the 49th Congress and served from March 4, 1885, until his death.

Dowdney died in New York City on December 10, 1886, at the age of 45. He was interred in Calvary Cemetery in Long Island City.