Abraham H. Schenck
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Abraham Henry Schenck (January 22, 1775 - June 1, 1831) was a U.S. Representative from New York, uncle of Isaac Teller.
Born in Matteawan, New York, Schenck received a thorough English education. He became engaged in the manufacture of machinery. He served as member of the State assembly 1804-1806.
Schenck was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourteenth Congress (March 4, 1815-March 3, 1817). He engaged in the manufacture of cotton goods. He died in Fishkill, New York, June 1, 1831. He was interred in the Dutch Reform Churchyard, Beacon (formerly Fishkill Landing), New York.
