Abraham Van Vorhes
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Abraham Van Vorhes (December 2, 1793 – January 24, 1879; known commonly by his military rank as Major Van Vorhes) was an American politician, surveyor and pioneer.
Quick Facts Major, Member of the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives from the 1st district ...
Major Abraham Van Vorhes | |
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Member of the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
In office January 2, 1856 – January 6, 1857 | |
Member of the Ohio Senate from Athens County | |
In office 1842–1846 | |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Athens County | |
In office 1840–18?? | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1793-12-02)December 2, 1793 Washington County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | January 24, 1879(1879-01-24) (aged 85) Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S. |
Resting place | Fairview Cemetery |
Political party | Whig, Republican |
Children | Nelson H. Van Vorhes Andrew J. Van Vorhes |
Occupation | Gunsmith, politician, postmaster, mechanic, newspaper editor/publisher, surveyor, justice |
Committees | Rail Roads and Turnpikes (Ohio Senate)[1] |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Pennsylvania militia |
Rank | Major |
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