Raber initially worked as a clerk in the agricultural business. In 1850, he was engaged in wire cloth and sieve manufacturing. In 1857, he was involved in the flour and feed trade. He was later involved in the grocery business.[1]
In 1866, Raber was elected to the
New York State Assembly as a
Democrat, representing the Kings County 6th District. He served in the Assembly in
1867.[3] He ran again for the seat that year, but his opponent Jacob Worth was declared the winner. Raber was then awarded and was seated in the Assembly in
1868 on March 13.[4] In 1874, he was appointed charity commissioner.[5]
Raber had three sons and three daughters. One of his sons, Rev. John Raber, was a Roman Catholic priest.[6]
Raber died at home of
pneumonia on August 22, 1902. He was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery.[7]