Robert Abbott (Michigan politician)
Robert Abbott (1770 – 1852) was a Michigan politician.
Robert Abbott | |
|---|---|
| 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, Michigan |
| Died | 1852 |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life
Abbott was born in 1770 in Detroit, Michigan. His father was James Abbott, an early settler of Michigan who would have two other younger sons after Robert.[1][2]
Career
Abbott became a partner with his 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]
References
- Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Google Books.
- "Abbott". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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