Abraham Van Vechten | |
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Member of the New York State Senate from the Middle District | |
In office July 1, 1816 – June 30, 1819 | |
New York State Attorney General | |
In office February 13, 1813 – February 17, 1815 | |
Governor | Daniel D. Tompkins |
Preceded by | Thomas Addis Emmet |
Succeeded by | Martin Van Buren |
In office February 2, 1810 – February 1, 1811 | |
Governor | Daniel D. Tompkins |
Preceded by | Matthias B. Hildreth |
Succeeded by | Matthias B. Hildreth |
Member of the New York State Assembly from Albany Co. | |
In office July 1, 1805 – June 30, 1813 | |
Member of the New York State Senate from the Eastern District | |
In office July 1, 1798 – June 30, 1805 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Catskill, Albany County, New York | December 5, 1762
Died | January 6, 1837 Albany, New York | (aged 74)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | |
Children | 13 |
Parent(s) | Teunis Van Vechten Judikje Ten Broeck |
Alma mater | Columbia College |
Profession | Lawyer, politician |
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Abraham Van Vechten (December 5, 1762 – January 6, 1837)[1] was an American lawyer and a Federalist politician who served twice as New York State Attorney General.