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Abraham Jonathan Hostetler

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Abraham Jonathan Hostetler Famous memorial

Birth
Washington County, Indiana, USA
Death
24 Nov 1899 (aged 81)
Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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U.S. Congressman. He apprenticed to learn the blacksmith’s trade and later was successful in agricultural pursuits. Entering politics, he was a member of the Indiana State Senate, (1854-58). In 1879, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress, serving until 1881. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he engaged in mercantile pursuits until his death.
U.S. Congressman. He apprenticed to learn the blacksmith’s trade and later was successful in agricultural pursuits. Entering politics, he was a member of the Indiana State Senate, (1854-58). In 1879, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress, serving until 1881. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he engaged in mercantile pursuits until his death.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith



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  • Added: Aug 22, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6712320/abraham_jonathan-hostetler: accessed ), memorial page for Abraham Jonathan Hostetler (22 Nov 1818–24 Nov 1899), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6712320, citing Leatherwood Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.