Abraham Van Vechten
Abraham Van Vechten (December 5, 1762 – January 6, 1837) was an American lawyer and a Federalist politician who served twice as New York State Attorney General.
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 | December 5, 1762 Catskill, Albany County, New York |
| Died | January 6, 1837 (aged 74) Albany, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse |
Catharina Schuyler
(m. 1784; died 1820) |
| Children | 13 |
| Parent(s) | Teunis Van Vechten Judikje Ten Broeck |
| Alma mater | Columbia College |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
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