Robert Abbott (Michigan politician) explained

Robert Abbott
Office:	Michigan Auditor General
Term Start:	1836
Term End:	1839
Predecessor:	Position established
Successor:	Henry Howard
Office2:	Michigan Territorial Treasurer
Term Start2:	1818
Term End2:	1836
Successor2:	Henry Howard as Michigan State Treasurer
Birth Place:	Detroit, Province of Quebec
Death Place:	Coldwater, Michigan
Party:	Democratic

Robert Abbott (1770April 5, 1852) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Abbott 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]}

Career

Abbott 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

Abbott was one of the first Methodists in Michigan. He built the first Methodist church in the state.^[3]

Death

Abbott died on April 5, 1852, in Coldwater, Michigan.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: Bingham, Stephen D. . 1888 . Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators . en .
2. Web site: Abbott. . January 20, 2020.
3. News: Robert Abbott Obituary. Northern Islander . November 25, 1852. 3 . . July 29, 2021.