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Sylvester A. Abbott

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Sylvester A. Abbott

Birth
Vermont, USA
Death
20 Feb 1905 (aged 83)
Calhoun County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
Plot
Block 35, Lot 11, Grave 3.
Memorial ID
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Bio......”Portrait and Biographical Album of Calhoun county, Michigan. ..Chicago:  Chapman bros., 1891 “..p-1012-1013

Sylvester Abbott. One of the fine farms in this county is owned by the gentleman above named and consists of two hundred and thirteen acres on section 17, Sheridan Township. Of this large tract one hundred and forty acres is under cultivation and has been improved entirely by Mr Abbot who, by the exercise of zeal and prudence, has acquired wealth.
His present residence was built in 1855, and is one of those old-fashioned houses that betokens a home feeling and takes on the character of it occupants. Prior to its erection Mr Abbott had suffered the destruction of a residence by fire.
Reuben Abbott, father of our subject, was the first white settler in Sheridan Township, coming here in August 1831 and settling on section 20. He reached here between sundown and dark, having traveled in a wagon according to the primitive custom, and unloading the wagon the box was used as a shelter during the night. In the morning he went three miles and one-half to borrow some fire, matches being unknown and it being a common custom of the people to extend the neighborly kindness of a few coals to other pioneers. Mr Abbott put up a log shanty and opened a tavern therein, gaining a little money from passing travelers. He kept the tavern eight years and also carried on his farm, which he had began to break soon after his arrival. He also traded considerably with the Indians who were numerous in this locality. His land was what was known as oak openings and the nearest house on the east was ten miles distant.
In 1845, Mr Abbott removed to Illinois, where he made his home two years, then went to Wisconsin, which was his home fro quite a lengthy period. He died there in 1872 at a good old age. He was born in Vermont, but married in the Empire State, which was his home until his removal to Michigan. He learned the trades of a tanner, currier and shoemaker and followed them in the East. His wife, formerly Triphena Abbott, a native of Ne York, died in 1877 and both were buried in Sheboygan Cty Wis. While living in this county Mr Abbott was Road Commissioner and Justice of the Peace and he took part in the organization of Sheridan Twp. He was Postmaster of Waterbury post office, which was in his house.
The gentleman whose name introduces this biographical sketch was the second of six children born to his parents, five of whom now survive. He opened his eyes to the light in the Empire State, November 3, 1821, and was in his tenth year when brought to this State. For fifty-nine years he has borne a part in various affairs connected with the growth of this county, and his recollections date back to the first school in Sheridan Twp , the teacher being Miss Ursula Bidwell , now deceased. He was a member of the parental household until he was twenty three years old, after which he worked at the cooper's trade for a couple of years. He then bought eighty acres of the land he now owns, which was at that time uncultivated and covered with trees and grubs.
He began the process of improvement and built a log house in which he established his home, having as his companion a lady who had been reared under similar circumstances to himself, and whose strength of character, devotion to duty and knowledge of domestic affairs, made her a fitting wife and efficient helpmate. The little log house was built with a cooper shop in one end and here the husband continues to work at this trade for a time, gradually improving his property and adding to its extent as he was prospered in his efforts. It has been forty=three years since the home was established here and the years have brought in their train the blessings of a happy domestic life and a high degree of worldly success.
The wedding rites of Sylvester Abbott and Mary Jane Doolittle were solemnized June 30, 1847.
Mrs Abbot is the youngest of six Children born to Joel and Barbara (Apkis)Doolittle , who were natives of Connecticut and New Jersey respectively and were married in the latter State. After living there for a time Mr and Mrs Doolittle removed to Connecticut, but returned to New Jersey and in 1836 came to this State and county , settling on section 17 Sheridan Twp. Mr Doolittle took possession of one hundred and thirty acres of wild land which he reclaimed, making of it a productive and valuable piece of property. He supplied it with various improvements, including a frame house and barn. He became a prominent member of society here, an active politician in the Democratic Party and a working member of the Universalist Church. During the War of 1812 he served in the United States army. He lived to the age of seventy-three years, breathing his last in 1860. Mrs Doolittle, who was likewise a Universalist, died in 1859, at the age of sixty five yrs. The date of Mrs Abbott's birth was September 16, 1826 and the place New Jersey. Coming here in girlhood, she grew to maturity amid pioneer surroundings and had but little opportunity for schooling, other than that which is gained at home and in contact with society.
The family of Mr and Mrs Abbott consists of three children, the youngest of whom, Reuben I assists his father in the farm work and still retains his place by the parental fireside. The oldest son, Wallace , married Miss Carrie Clough , has two children, Lloyd & Lena, and lives in Dakota. The second son, Guy A. married Miss Mary Morgan, has one child, Elmer, and he too makes his home in Dakota.
All received good educations in the common schools and are capable, well informed and energetic.
Mr Abbott has been a member of the School Board and is much interested in the advancement of educational affairs, as in other worthy enterprises. He has always been a Democrat and votes and works for his favored principles. He belongs to the Farmers Alliance. Perhaps the most prominent trait in his personal character is his good nature and appreciation of the pleasant things of life. He is a man of good habits and although he has been engaged in agricultural work for many years he retains his interest and activity therein and personally manages his estate. His fine farm is one of the landmarks in the township and its owner is pointed out as one whose success has been gained by zeal and prudence.


No Obituary listed in the Marshall Newspaper

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Father: Reuben Abbott (7/9/1797-7/31/1869))
Mother: Tryphenia (1795-1874)

Siblings:

Married: Mary Jane Doolittle on 6/30/1847 in Calhoun Co Mi

Children: 3

1. Wallace Oren Abbott (6/5/1850-7/12/1915) m-Carrie Clough
Memorial # 8204255

2. Guy Alva Abbott (1858) m-Mary Morgan

3. Reuben Ira Abbot (1/7/1862-9/16/1944) m-Della E Hale
Memorial # 13201891
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Reference:

1850 Sheridan Twp Calhoun Co Mi
Sylvester Abbott M 27 New York
Mary Jane Abbott F 22 New Jersey

1860 Sheridan Twp Calhoun Co Mi
Sylvester Abbott M 47 New York
Mary Abbott F 35 New York
Wallace Abbott M 10 Michigan
Guy Abbott M 2 Michigan

1870 Sheridan Twp Calhoun Co Mi
Sylvester Abbott M 46 New York
Mary Abbott F 43 New Jersey
Wallace Abbott M 19 Michigan
Guy Abbott M 11 Michigan
Reubin Abbott M 8 Michigan
Ella Wheat F 14 Michigan
David Kirk M 27 Ohio

Name Sylvester A. Abbott
Birth Date 1822
Age 25
Spouse's Name Mary T. Doolittle
Spouse's Birth Date 1827
Spouse's Age 20
Event Date 30 Jun 1847
Event Place Calhoun,Michigan
Bio......”Portrait and Biographical Album of Calhoun county, Michigan. ..Chicago:  Chapman bros., 1891 “..p-1012-1013

Sylvester Abbott. One of the fine farms in this county is owned by the gentleman above named and consists of two hundred and thirteen acres on section 17, Sheridan Township. Of this large tract one hundred and forty acres is under cultivation and has been improved entirely by Mr Abbot who, by the exercise of zeal and prudence, has acquired wealth.
His present residence was built in 1855, and is one of those old-fashioned houses that betokens a home feeling and takes on the character of it occupants. Prior to its erection Mr Abbott had suffered the destruction of a residence by fire.
Reuben Abbott, father of our subject, was the first white settler in Sheridan Township, coming here in August 1831 and settling on section 20. He reached here between sundown and dark, having traveled in a wagon according to the primitive custom, and unloading the wagon the box was used as a shelter during the night. In the morning he went three miles and one-half to borrow some fire, matches being unknown and it being a common custom of the people to extend the neighborly kindness of a few coals to other pioneers. Mr Abbott put up a log shanty and opened a tavern therein, gaining a little money from passing travelers. He kept the tavern eight years and also carried on his farm, which he had began to break soon after his arrival. He also traded considerably with the Indians who were numerous in this locality. His land was what was known as oak openings and the nearest house on the east was ten miles distant.
In 1845, Mr Abbott removed to Illinois, where he made his home two years, then went to Wisconsin, which was his home fro quite a lengthy period. He died there in 1872 at a good old age. He was born in Vermont, but married in the Empire State, which was his home until his removal to Michigan. He learned the trades of a tanner, currier and shoemaker and followed them in the East. His wife, formerly Triphena Abbott, a native of Ne York, died in 1877 and both were buried in Sheboygan Cty Wis. While living in this county Mr Abbott was Road Commissioner and Justice of the Peace and he took part in the organization of Sheridan Twp. He was Postmaster of Waterbury post office, which was in his house.
The gentleman whose name introduces this biographical sketch was the second of six children born to his parents, five of whom now survive. He opened his eyes to the light in the Empire State, November 3, 1821, and was in his tenth year when brought to this State. For fifty-nine years he has borne a part in various affairs connected with the growth of this county, and his recollections date back to the first school in Sheridan Twp , the teacher being Miss Ursula Bidwell , now deceased. He was a member of the parental household until he was twenty three years old, after which he worked at the cooper's trade for a couple of years. He then bought eighty acres of the land he now owns, which was at that time uncultivated and covered with trees and grubs.
He began the process of improvement and built a log house in which he established his home, having as his companion a lady who had been reared under similar circumstances to himself, and whose strength of character, devotion to duty and knowledge of domestic affairs, made her a fitting wife and efficient helpmate. The little log house was built with a cooper shop in one end and here the husband continues to work at this trade for a time, gradually improving his property and adding to its extent as he was prospered in his efforts. It has been forty=three years since the home was established here and the years have brought in their train the blessings of a happy domestic life and a high degree of worldly success.
The wedding rites of Sylvester Abbott and Mary Jane Doolittle were solemnized June 30, 1847.
Mrs Abbot is the youngest of six Children born to Joel and Barbara (Apkis)Doolittle , who were natives of Connecticut and New Jersey respectively and were married in the latter State. After living there for a time Mr and Mrs Doolittle removed to Connecticut, but returned to New Jersey and in 1836 came to this State and county , settling on section 17 Sheridan Twp. Mr Doolittle took possession of one hundred and thirty acres of wild land which he reclaimed, making of it a productive and valuable piece of property. He supplied it with various improvements, including a frame house and barn. He became a prominent member of society here, an active politician in the Democratic Party and a working member of the Universalist Church. During the War of 1812 he served in the United States army. He lived to the age of seventy-three years, breathing his last in 1860. Mrs Doolittle, who was likewise a Universalist, died in 1859, at the age of sixty five yrs. The date of Mrs Abbott's birth was September 16, 1826 and the place New Jersey. Coming here in girlhood, she grew to maturity amid pioneer surroundings and had but little opportunity for schooling, other than that which is gained at home and in contact with society.
The family of Mr and Mrs Abbott consists of three children, the youngest of whom, Reuben I assists his father in the farm work and still retains his place by the parental fireside. The oldest son, Wallace , married Miss Carrie Clough , has two children, Lloyd & Lena, and lives in Dakota. The second son, Guy A. married Miss Mary Morgan, has one child, Elmer, and he too makes his home in Dakota.
All received good educations in the common schools and are capable, well informed and energetic.
Mr Abbott has been a member of the School Board and is much interested in the advancement of educational affairs, as in other worthy enterprises. He has always been a Democrat and votes and works for his favored principles. He belongs to the Farmers Alliance. Perhaps the most prominent trait in his personal character is his good nature and appreciation of the pleasant things of life. He is a man of good habits and although he has been engaged in agricultural work for many years he retains his interest and activity therein and personally manages his estate. His fine farm is one of the landmarks in the township and its owner is pointed out as one whose success has been gained by zeal and prudence.


No Obituary listed in the Marshall Newspaper

~~~~~~~~~

Father: Reuben Abbott (7/9/1797-7/31/1869))
Mother: Tryphenia (1795-1874)

Siblings:

Married: Mary Jane Doolittle on 6/30/1847 in Calhoun Co Mi

Children: 3

1. Wallace Oren Abbott (6/5/1850-7/12/1915) m-Carrie Clough
Memorial # 8204255

2. Guy Alva Abbott (1858) m-Mary Morgan

3. Reuben Ira Abbot (1/7/1862-9/16/1944) m-Della E Hale
Memorial # 13201891
____________
Reference:

1850 Sheridan Twp Calhoun Co Mi
Sylvester Abbott M 27 New York
Mary Jane Abbott F 22 New Jersey

1860 Sheridan Twp Calhoun Co Mi
Sylvester Abbott M 47 New York
Mary Abbott F 35 New York
Wallace Abbott M 10 Michigan
Guy Abbott M 2 Michigan

1870 Sheridan Twp Calhoun Co Mi
Sylvester Abbott M 46 New York
Mary Abbott F 43 New Jersey
Wallace Abbott M 19 Michigan
Guy Abbott M 11 Michigan
Reubin Abbott M 8 Michigan
Ella Wheat F 14 Michigan
David Kirk M 27 Ohio

Name Sylvester A. Abbott
Birth Date 1822
Age 25
Spouse's Name Mary T. Doolittle
Spouse's Birth Date 1827
Spouse's Age 20
Event Date 30 Jun 1847
Event Place Calhoun,Michigan


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