Abraham Dowdney | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district | |
In office March 4, 1885 – December 10, 1886 | |
Preceded by | Waldo Hutchins |
Succeeded by | William Bourke Cockran |
Personal details | |
Born | Youghal, Ireland | October 31, 1841
Died | December 10, 1886 New York City, US | (aged 45)
Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 132nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Abraham Dowdney (October 31, 1841 – December 10, 1886) was a United States Representative from New York, as well as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.