Abraham Lansing | |
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| Member of theNew York State Senate from the17th district | |
| In office January 1, 1882 – December 31, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | Waters W. Braman |
| Succeeded by | John Boyd Thacher |
| ActingNew York State Treasurer | |
| In office June 1, 1874 – August 19, 1874 | |
| Governor | John Adams Dix |
| Preceded by | Thomas Raines |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Raines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1835-02-27)February 27, 1835 Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 1899(1899-10-04) (aged 64) Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Parent(s) | Christopher Yates Lansing Caroline Mary Thomas |
| Relatives | Abraham G. Lansing (grandfather) Gerrit Y. Lansing (uncle) |
| Education | The Albany Academy |
| Alma mater | Williams College (1855) Albany Law School (1857) |
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Abraham Lansing (February 27, 1835 – October 4, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician.[1]
Abraham Lansing a.k.a. "Abe" Lansing, was born inAlbany, New York. He was the son of Christopher Yates Lansing (1796–1872) and Caroline Mary (née Thomas) Lansing (1805–1845). Lansing was a grandson of state TreasurerAbraham G. Lansing, grand-nephew of ChancellorJohn Lansing Jr., and nephew ofGerrit Y. Lansing.[2]
Lansing attendedThe Albany Academy, graduated fromWilliams College with anA.B. in 1855, and was a member ofKappa Alpha Society. Heread law with his father, graduated fromAlbany Law School in 1857, and later practiced law in partnership with his brother William.[3]
In 1868, he was appointed City Attorney of Albany, and in 1869 became the firstNew York Supreme Court reporter. He published the first seven volumes of the Supreme Court Reports.[3]
From June 1, 1874, he was ActingNew York State Treasurer, appointed by GovernorJohn Adams Dix while TreasurerThomas Raines was incapacitated due to a nervous breakdown. Treasurer Raines was treated at theUtica State Asylum.[4][5] Raines resumed his duties on August 19, 1874.[6]
In 1876, Attorney, "Abe" Lansing was chosen Corporation Counsel of Albany. Elected as aDemocrat, he was a member of theNew York State Senate (17th D.) in1882 and1883. There he worked for the establishment of the State Railroad Commission and theNiagara Falls State Park.[3]
He was a director of the National Commercial Bank, trustee of the Albany Savings Bank, Park Commissioner of Albany, Governor of the Albany Hospital, trustee ofThe Albany Academy, theAlbany Medical College, theAlbany Rural Cemetery, theDudley Observatory. In 1879 he was an American delegate to the International Conference (London) for the Codification of the Law of Nations.[3]
On November 26, 1873,[7] he married Catherine Gansevoort (1838–1918),[8] the daughter of former Brigadier General, Peter Gansevoort (1789–1876), "The Hero of Fort Stanwix" and Mary (née Sanford) Gansevoort (1814–1841).[9] She was a granddaughter ofPeter Gansevoort andNathan Sanford. They did not have any children.[10]
Lansing died in Albany on October 4, 1899, and was buried at theAlbany Rural Cemetery atMenands, New York.[11]
Congratulations may be extended this morning on the anniversaries of their weddings to: Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Lansing of Albany, (Miss Catherine Gansevoort.) Nov. 26, 1873.
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| Preceded by | New York State Treasurer Acting 1874 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | New York State Senate 17th District 1882–1883 | Succeeded by |
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