Robert Abbott (1770 – April 5, 1852) was a Michigan politician.
Robert Abbott | |
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| Michigan Auditor General | |
| In office 1836–1839 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Henry Howard |
| Michigan Territorial Treasurer | |
| In office 1818–1836 | |
| Succeeded by | Henry Howard as Michigan State Treasurer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1770 Detroit, Province of Quebec |
| Died | April 5, 1852 (aged 81–82) Coldwater, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life
editAbbott was born in 1770 in Detroit, Province of Quebec. His father was James Abbott, was a Euro-American who had moved to what is now Michigan and who would have two other younger sons after Robert, James and Samuel.[1][2][3]
Career
editAbbott became a partner with his father, James, in the fur trading business. Abbott served as Michigan Territorial Treasurer from 1818 to 1836. Abbott served as Michigan Auditor General from 1836 to 1839, when he retired.[1][2]
Personal life
editAbbott was one of the first Methodists in Michigan. He built the first Methodist church in the state.[3]
Death
editAbbott died on April 5, 1852, in Coldwater, Michigan.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators.
- ^ a b "Abbott". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Robert Abbott Obituary". Northern Islander. November 25, 1852. p. 3. Retrieved July 29, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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