About Abraham Van Vorhes
Lived 1793 – 1879 (aged 85). Abraham Van Vorhes was an American politician and postmaster.
Abraham Van Vorhes (December 2, 1793 – January 24, 1879; known commonly by his military rank as Major Van Vorhes) was an American politician, surveyor and pioneer.
Pennsylvania and Ohio Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Abraham Van Vorhes married Mary W. Vorhees in 1817.
Personal life Van Vorhes had eight children with Mary, two of whom were Nelson H. Van Vorhes, who served in the Ohio General Assembly and the United States House of Representatives, and Andrew J. Van Vorhes, who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church for most of his life, having joined in 1832 when he moved to Ohio.
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Who was Abraham Van Vorhes?
(1793-1879) American politician
When was Abraham Van Vorhes born?
Abraham Van Vorhes was born on 2 December 1793 in Washington County.
When did Abraham Van Vorhes die?
Abraham Van Vorhes died on 24 January 1879 in Stillwater, Minnesota.
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Abraham Van Vorhes was a politician and postmaster.
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Abraham Van Vorhes was American.
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