Frank Abbott (politician)

Frank Abbott (born February 9, 1828) was an American politician from New York.

Life

He was born on February 9, 1828, in New Haven, Connecticut. He attended the common schools, and became a machinist and railroad engineer. During the American Civil War he was connected with the operations of the Union Army railroad transportation. Later he was Master Mechanic of the Erie Railroad shops at Port Jervis, New York. He was the first Secretary and Treasurer of the Locomotive Engineers' Mutual Life Insurance Association, established in 1868.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Orange Co., 2nd D.) in 1872, elected as a Republican; and in 1873, elected as a Liberal Republican with Democratic endorsement.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (8th D.) in 1874. His election was contested by Republican Edward M. Madden, and Abbott's seat was vacated on February 4.

He was Mayor of Port Jervis from 1874 to 1876.

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New York Assembly
Preceded by
Isaac V. Montanye
New York State Assembly
Orange County, 2nd District

1872–1873
Succeeded by
Charles B. Wood
New York State Senate
Preceded by
Edward M. Madden
New York State Senate
10th District

1874
Succeeded by
Edward M. Madden


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