Abraham P. Grant | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17 district | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Turrill |
| Succeeded by | John G. Floyd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abraham Phineas Grant April 5, 1804 New Lebanon, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 11, 1871 (aged 67) Oswego, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Oswego, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Abraham Phineas Grant (April 5, 1804 – December 11, 1871) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1837 to 1839.
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Biography
Born in New Lebanon, New York, Grant attended the public schools and graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. He then studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1828. He commenced practice in Oswego, New York, and served as district attorney of Oswego County in 1835.
Congress
Grant was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839). He resumed the practice of law.
Death
He died in Oswego, New York, December 11, 1871. He was interred in Riverside Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "Abraham P. Grant (id: G000380)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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