Background
He was born on February 9, 1828, in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Frank Abbott
Edit Profilepolitician member of the New York State Senate
Education
He attended the common schools, and became a machinist and railroad engineer
Career
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 Portuguese Jervis, New New York He was the first Secretary and Treasurer of the Locomotive Engineers" Mutual Insurance Association, established in 1868.
His election was contested by Republican Edward M. Madden, and Abbott"s seat was vacated on February 4.
He was Mayor of Portuguese Jervis from 1874 to 1876.
Membership
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Orange Company, 2nd Doctorate) 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 Doctorate) in 1874.
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Political Party
Republican party