Abraham Lent (New York politician)

Abraham Lent (February 12, 1815 New York City – November 23, 1882) was an American politician from New York.

Life

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He was the son of Peter Waldron Lent (born 1786) and Catherine S. (Forbes) Lent. He studied law for a time, but abandoned this, and became a merchant instead. On July 11, 1836, he married Susan Cooper (1816–1881), and they had two children. In 1850, he became a partner in a clothing manufacturing company.

He was a member of the Board of Councilmen (6th D.) in 1859, 1860, 1861, 1862 and 1865.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (6th D.) in 1866 and 1867.

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New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
6th District

1866–1867
Succeeded by