Abraham Lawyer
Abraham L. Lawyer was associated with Cobleskill in Schoharie County, New York, where he lived and pursued his legal and public career. He belonged to the Lawyer family, an established Schoharie County family that produced several lawyers and public officials. His daughter Maria married Freeman Staunton in 1830.
Lawyer and judge Abraham L. Lawyer built his professional and public career in Schoharie County, New York. He represented Schoharie County in the New York State Assembly in 1830. He subsequently served as a member of the New York State Senate from 1835 through 1838, sitting in the 58th, 59th, 60th, and 61st New York State Legislatures. He returned to the Assembly in 1851 as representative of Schoharie County's second district. His legislative service made him a prominent Democratic public figure in the county during the 1830s and early 1850s.
Abraham L. Lawyer was identified with the Democratic, or Jacksonian, party during his service in the New York Legislature.
Abraham L. Lawyer was a member of the Lawyer family of Schoharie County, New York. His daughter Maria married Freeman Staunton on August 3, 1830.
