Abraham J. Hostetler
Abraham J. Hostetler | |
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 Portrait of Hostetler by Mathew Brady, between 1865 and 1880 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | Morton C. Hunter |
| Succeeded by | Robert B. F. Peirce |
| Member of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office 1854–1858 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1818 |
| Died | November 24, 1899 (aged 81) Bedford, Indiana, US |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician |
Abraham Jonathan Hostetler (or Abram; November 22, 1818 – November 24, 1899) was an American politician. A Democrat, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.
Biography
[edit]Hostetler was born on November 22, 1818, in Washington County, Indiana, the son of Johnathan Hostetler and Sarah (née Ribble) Hostetler. He and his family moved to Lawrence County, Indiana shortly after his birth. He was orphaned at a young age.[1] He was educated at local common schools.[2] In 1837, he began apprenticing under a blacksmith in Decatur, Illinois.[1] In 1854, he became a farmer,[1] and in 1865, became a merchant.[3]
Hostetler was a Democrat. From 1854 to 1858, he was a member of the Indiana Senate. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives, from March 4, 1879, to March 3, 1881, representing Indiana's 8th district. He lost the following election. He was a delegate to the 1880 Democratic National Convention.[2] Ideologically, he leaned liberal.[4]
After serving in Congress, Hostetler returned to merchantry.[2] Also a newspaperman, he was the editor of The Bedford Banner for several years. In February 1842, he married Margaret Newland, with whom he had four children. He was Christian. He died on November 24, 1899, aged 81, in Pinhook, Lawrence County, from a stroke.[1] He was buried at Leatherwood Church Cemetery, in Bedford.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Bayens, Rebecca (January 4, 2010). "Top Hat Crowned Senator". The Times-Mail. p. 3. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
- ↑ Parsons, Claude (December 12, 2011). "Newsman, Lawmaker". The Times-Mail. p. 3. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
- ↑ "HOSTETLER, Abraham Jonathan (Abram) (1818-1899)". voteview.com. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
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