Abraham J. Hostetler
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Abraham Jonathan (Abram) Hostetler (November 22, 1818 - November 24, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
Born in Washington County, Indiana, Hostetler attended the common schools. Apprenticed to learn the blacksmith's trade. Later engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as member of the State senate 1854-1858.
Hostetler was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1879-March 3, 1881). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1880 to the Forty-seventh Congress. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1880. He died near Bedford, Indiana, November 24, 1899. He was interred in the Leatherwood Church Cemetery, near Bedford, Indiana.
