Abraham Van Buren
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Abraham Van Buren (February 17, 1737 – April 8, 1817) was an American businessman and local public official from Kinderhook, New York. A Patriot and militia veteran of the American Revolutionary War, he was the father of Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States.
For his grandson, see Abraham Van Buren II.
Quick Facts Town Clerk of Kinderhook, New York, Preceded by ...
Abraham Van Buren | |
|---|---|
| Town Clerk of Kinderhook, New York | |
| In office 1787–1796 | |
| Preceded by | None (position created) |
| Succeeded by | James I. Van Alen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1737-02-17)February 17, 1737 Albany, New York |
| Died | April 8, 1817(1817-04-08) (aged 80) Kinderhook Village, New York |
| Resting place | Reformed Church Cemetery, Kinderhook, New York |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican (after 1792) |
| Other political affiliations | Anti-Federalist (1787–1789) Jeffersonian (1789–1792) |
| Spouse |
Maria Hoes (or Goes) Van Alen
(m. 1776) |
| Relations | James I. Van Alen (stepson) |
| Children | 5 (including Martin Van Buren) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | New York Militia |
| Years of service | 1775–1783 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 7th Regiment, Albany County Militia |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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