Abraham P. Grant

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.

Abraham P. Grant, Congressman from New York

Biography

Born in New Lebanon, New York, Grant attended the public schools and graduated from Hamilton College, 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.
  • Abraham P. Grant at Find a Grave

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