Abraham Dowdney
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Abraham Dowdney (October 31, 1841 ā 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.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district, Preceded by ...
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 ā December 10, 1886 | |
Preceded by | Waldo Hutchins |
Succeeded by | William Bourke Cockran |
Personal details | |
Born | (1841-10-31)October 31, 1841 Youghal, Ireland |
Died | December 10, 1886(1886-12-10) (aged 45) New York City, US |
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 |
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