Abram Stevens Hewitt

American politician, lawyer and businessman (1822–1903)
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Abram Stevens Hewitt
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Abram Stevens Hewitt

Summary

Abram Stevens Hewitt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Haverstraw[2]. He was born on July 31, 1822[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on January 18, 1903[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Haverstraw[2], Abram Stevens Hewitt…
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt was born on July 31, 1822[3].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt died on January 18, 1903[5].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[9].
  • Among Abram Stevens Hewitt's spouses was Sarah Amelia Cooper[10].
  • A child of Abram Stevens Hewitt was Peter Cooper Hewitt[11].
  • A child of Abram Stevens Hewitt was Amelia Bowman Hewitt[12].
  • A child of Abram Stevens Hewitt was Eleanor Garnier Hewitt[13].
  • A child of Abram Stevens Hewitt was Sarah Cooper Hewitt[14].
  • A child of Abram Stevens Hewitt was Edward Ringwood Hewitt[15].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt's professions included politician[6].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt held the position of Mayor of New York City[18].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt's education included a stint at Columbia University[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Abram Stevens Hewitt is Iron and Civilization[20].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt is recorded as male[21].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt's Commons category is recorded as Abram Stevens Hewitt[24].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[25].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt's family name is recorded as Hewitt[26].
  • Abram Stevens Hewitt's given name is recorded as Abram[27].

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Origins and Family

Abram Stevens Hewitt's place of birth was Haverstraw[2]. He was born on July 31, 1822[3].

Education

Abram Stevens Hewitt's education included a stint at Columbia University[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[17], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and Mayor of New York City[18], a mayor of a place in New York[30], in United States[31], founded in 1665[32], headquartered in New York City Hall[33].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Abram Stevens Hewitt is Iron and Civilization[20]. Things named for him include Hewitt[34], an unincorporated community[35], in United States[36].

Personal Life

Among Abram Stevens Hewitt's spouses was Sarah Amelia Cooper[10]. Children include Peter Cooper Hewitt[11], an inventor[37], 1861–1921[38], of United States[39], awarded the Elliott Cresson Medal[40]; Amelia Bowman Hewitt[12], 1856–1922[41]; Eleanor Garnier Hewitt[13], 1864–1924[42]; Sarah Cooper Hewitt[14], a philanthropist[43], 1859–1930[44], of United States[45]; and Edward Ringwood Hewitt[15], 1866–1957[46]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Abram Stevens Hewitt died on January 18, 1903[5]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Abram Stevens Hewitt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for him include Hewitt[34], an unincorporated community[35], in United States[36].

FAQs

Where was Abram Stevens Hewitt born?

Born in Haverstraw[2], Abram Stevens Hewitt…

Where did Abram Stevens Hewitt die?

Abram Stevens Hewitt passed away in Manhattan[4].

Who was Abram Stevens Hewitt married to?

Abram Stevens Hewitt's spouses include Sarah Amelia Cooper[10].

What did Abram Stevens Hewitt do for work?

Abram Stevens Hewitt worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Abram Stevens Hewitt go to school?

Abram Stevens Hewitt was educated at Columbia University[19].

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  10. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  18. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Sibling Charles Hewitt
    Educated at
    Given name Abram, Stevens
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