Abraham H. Schenck
U.S. Congressperson
1775 – 1831
69 Views
Who was Abraham H. Schenck?
Abraham Henry Schenck was a U.S. Representative from New York. He was an uncle to Isaac Teller, who also became a representative from New York.
Born in Matteawan, New York, Schenck received an English education. He became engaged in the manufacture of machinery. He served as member of the New York State Assembly from 1804-1806.
Schenck was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourteenth Congress. He engaged in the manufacture of cotton goods. He died in Fishkill, New York, June 1, 1831, and was interred in the Dutch Reform Churchyard, Beacon, New York.
We need you!
Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web!
- Born
- Jan 22, 1775
Beacon - Also known as
- Abraham Schenck
- Profession
- Died
- Jun 1, 1831
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
Citation
Use the citation below to add to a bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Abraham H. Schenck." Biographies.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Apr. 2024. <https://www.biographies.net/people/en/abraham_h_schenck>.
Discuss this Abraham H. Schenck biography with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In