Abraham P. Stephens

Abraham P. Stephens was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a United States [House of Representatives|U.S. Representative] from New York from 1851 to 1853.

Biography

Born near New City, New York, Stephens was educated locally, owned a store near Rockland [Lake State Park|Rockland Lake] and served as postmaster.

War of 1812

During the War of 1812 he was a member of the New York Militia, attaining the rank of Corporal in Captain Theunis Cooper's Company of Colonel Benjamin J. Gurnee's Regiment, which served at Harlem Heights from September to December 1814.

Business career

Stephens was active in other businesses, including the Sing Sing and Rockland Lake Ferry Company. From 1825 to 1828 he was Sheriff of Rockland County. He was a Justice of the Peace and Chairman of the Rockland County Democratic Party.

Congress

Stephens was elected as a Democrat to the 32nd [United States Congress|Thirty-second Congress].

Death

He died in Nyack, New York, November 25, 1859. He was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery.