Abraham Dowdney
Abraham Dowdney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1885 – December 10, 1886 | |
| Preceded by | Waldo Hutchins |
| Succeeded by | William Bourke Cockran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1841 Youghal, Ireland |
| Died | December 10, 1886 (aged 45) New York City, US |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York |
| 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 |
Abraham Dowdney (October 31, 1841 – December 10, 1886) was a 19th-century American businessman and politician who served as a United States representative from New York, as well as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.