Legislator Details
William L. Abbott
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/22/1835
City: Ste. Martine
County: Beauharnois County
Country: Canada East
Death
Date: 8/22/1914
City: Lapeer, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/24/1914
City: Lapeer, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, lumbering
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Elizabeth Ann Matthews and William Abbott. Emigrated to US (Goodland twp, Lapeer Co., MI) in 1856. He served as township clerk, school inspector and supervisor.
Notable Facts:
Brother Charles died in Andersonville Prison.
Death certificate gives birth date as 3/22/1835; MIBiog gives 3/29/1835.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, State House of Correction
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Goodland
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer 2
District Description: Townships of Almont, Arcadia, Attica, Burlington, Burnside, Dryden, Goodland, Imlay and North Branch
Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Public School, Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Goodland
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer 2
District Description: Townships of Almont, Arcadia, Attica, Burlington, Burnside, Dryden, Goodland, Imlay and North Branch
Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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