About Abraham H. Schenck
Lived 1775 – 1831 (aged 56). Abraham H. Schenck was an American politician.
Abraham Henry Schenck (January 22, 1775 – June 1, 1831) was a U.S. Representative from New York. He was an uncle to Isaac Teller, who also became a U.S. representative from New York.
Born in Matteawan, New York, Schenck received an English education. He became engaged in the manufacture of machinery. He served as member of the New York State Assembly from 1804 to 1806. He was a slaveholder.
Schenck was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourteenth Congress (March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817). He engaged in the manufacture of cotton goods. He died in Fishkill, New York, June 1, 1831, and was interred in the Dutch Reform Churchyard, Beacon (formerly Fishkill Landing), New York.
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Who was Abraham H. Schenck?
American politician (1775-1831)
When was Abraham H. Schenck born?
Abraham H. Schenck was born on 22 January 1775 in Beacon.
When did Abraham H. Schenck die?
Abraham H. Schenck died on 1 June 1831 in Fishkill, New York.
What was Abraham H. Schenck's occupation?
Abraham H. Schenck was a politician.
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Abraham H. Schenck was American.
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