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George Jacob Abbot

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George Jacob Abbot

Birth
Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Death
21 Jan 1879 (aged 66)
Goderich Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map
Plot
North Hill, Lot 78.
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From the January 24, 1879 Evening Star
He was a teacher and one of the founders of the public schools in the District. The Abbot School was named after him. He was a personal friend and secretary to Daniel Webster, who gave him a place in the Department of State. He was appointed consul to Sheffield, England by Mr. Seward. Mr. Evarts appointed him commercial agent at Goderich. He was a trustee of the Columbian College and the Miner School.
From the January 24, 1879 Evening Star
He was a teacher and one of the founders of the public schools in the District. The Abbot School was named after him. He was a personal friend and secretary to Daniel Webster, who gave him a place in the Department of State. He was appointed consul to Sheffield, England by Mr. Seward. Mr. Evarts appointed him commercial agent at Goderich. He was a trustee of the Columbian College and the Miner School.

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  • Created by: SLGMSD
  • Added: Jul 9, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54702427/george_jacob-abbot: accessed ), memorial page for George Jacob Abbot (14 Jul 1812–21 Jan 1879), Find a Grave Memorial ID 54702427, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by SLGMSD (contributor 46825959).