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Abraham Keller
Sessions Served: 1784 - 1785
- Birth Date: Birth Place:Germany
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
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- Occupation/Profession: Justice of the Peace; Sheriff; Farmer/Planter
- Additional Info: Served as a delegate from Dunmore County during the 1784–1785 sessions of the Virginia House of Delegates. Dunmore County was created in 1772 and renamed Shenandoah County in 1777. Keller also served as a Justice of the Peace and Sheriff. His 1787 will names his children William, John, Joseph, Elizabeth, and Rachel.
- Bio: Abraham Keller was an early settler and public official in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. He served as a delegate representing Dunmore County (now Shenandoah County) in the Virginia House of Delegates during the 1784–1785 sessions. In addition to his legislative service, he served as a Justice of the Peace and Sheriff of Dunmore County. Keller died in 1787 in Shenandoah County, in the area that later became Warren County, Virginia. His last will and testament names his children William, John, Joseph, Elizabeth, and Rachel.
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Justice of the Peace; Sheriff of Dunmore County
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1784-1785 | Shenandoah |
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