Abraham Van Buren
born in 1737 AD; died in 1817 AD (age ~80)
father of Martin Van Buren
Quotes (About)
His father was both a political and a gentle man. A captain in the militia and a tavern keeper whose tavern served as a polling place, Abraham was a leading figure in the politics of Kinderhook.
- Martin Van Buren and the American Political System
- p. 12 (Easton Press, 1997)