Background
Abbot, William Wright was born on May 20, 1922 in Louisville, Georgia, United States. Son of William Wright and Lillian (Carswell) Abbot.
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The political history of Georgia--the youngest and smallest of the thirteen colonies--condenses into a relatively short span much of the colonial history of America. Abbot's study of the colony of Georgia, from the time it came under the administration of the Crown in 1754 until the beginning of the American Revolution, tells the story of unprecedented expansion and growth against a backdrop of fast-developing crisis throughout the Empire. Originally published in 1959. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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Abbot, William Wright was born on May 20, 1922 in Louisville, Georgia, United States. Son of William Wright and Lillian (Carswell) Abbot.
Student, Davidson College, North Carolina, 1941. Bachelor of Arts Georgia, 1943. Master of Arts, Duke University, 1949.
Doctor of Philosophy, Duke University, 1953. Doctor of Humane Letters, College William and Mary, 1998.
Teacher, Louisville Academy, 1946-1947; Teacher, McCallie School, 1951-1952; from assistant professor to professor of history, College William and Mary, 1953-1958, 59-66; associate professor, Northwestern University, 1958-1959; associate professor, Rice U., 1961-1963; James Madison professor of history, University of Virginia, 1966-1992; emeritus, University of Virginia, since 1992; chairman history department, 1972-1974.
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Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Institute Early American History and Culture (council 1976-1979), Southern History Association (executive council 1978-1981), Massachusetts History Society, American Antiquarian Society, Virginia History Society (honorary), Gridiron Club (University Georgia), Raven Society (University Virginia), Phi Beta Kappa (president Alpha chapter 1984-1987).
Married Eleanor Pearre, March 31, 1958. Children– William Wright, John Pearre.