Robert Abbott (1770April 5, 1852) was a

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politician.

Early life

Abbott was born in 1770 in

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, 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.

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

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from 1836 to 1839, when he retired.

Personal life

Abbott was one of the first

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s in Michigan. He built the first Methodist church in the state.

Death

Abbott died on April 5, 1852, in

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