Abraham P. Stephens (February 18, 1796 – November 25, 1859) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a

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from New York from 1851 to 1853.

Biography

Born near New City, New York, Stephens was educated locally, owned a store near Rockland Lake and served as postmaster.

War of 1812

During the

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he was a member of the New York Militia, attaining the rank of Corporal in Captain Theunis Cooper's Company of Colonel Benjamin J. Gurnee's Regiment, which served at Harlem Heights from September to December 1814.

Business career

Stephens was active in other businesses, including the Sing Sing and Rockland Lake Ferry Company. From 1825 to 1828 he was Sheriff of Rockland County. He was a Justice of the Peace and Chairman of the

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Democratic Party.

Congress

Stephens was elected as a

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to the

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(March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853).

Death

He died in Nyack, New York, November 25, 1859. He was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery.

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