George E. Abbott

George E. Abbott (November 20, 1858 - August 23, 1942) was an American politician who served in the Wyoming Senate between 1895 and 1899 and again between 1903 and 1907 and was Wyoming State Treasurer between 1899 and 1903.

George E. Abbott
3rd Wyoming State Treasurer
In office
January 2, 1899 – January 5, 1903
Preceded byHenry G. Hay
Succeeded byHenry G. Hay
President of the Wyoming Senate
In office
1897–1899
Wyoming State Senator from Laramie County
In office
1903–1907
In office
1895–1899
Personal details
BornNovember 20, 1858
Pittsfield, Illinois
DiedAugust 23, 1942(1942-08-23) (aged 83)
Cheyenne, Wyoming

Early life

Abbott was born in Pittsfield, Illinois on November 20, 1858.[1] Abbott moved to Wyoming in 1883.[2]

First Wyoming Senate stint

In 1894, Abbott was elected to the Wyoming Senate and was a Republican.[3] His term began in 1895.[3] He served during the 1895 and 1897 legislatures.[3] During the 1897 legislature, Abbott served as President of the Wyoming Senate.[4]

Wyoming State Treasurer

On November 8, 1898, Abbott was elected Wyoming State Treasurer.[5] His term began on January 2, 1899.[5] The small state’s treasury grew slowly during his term, with about $300,000 in general fund expenditures every two years.[5] His term ended on January 5, 1903.[5]

Second Wyoming Senate stint

In 1902, when his state Treasurer term expired, Abbott ran again for his State Senate seat. His term began in 1903.[3] He served during the 1903 and 1905 legislatures.[3] When his term expired, he retired.[3]

Death

Abbott died on August 23, 1942 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.[1]

Personal life

Abbott’s son Cary was born on April 19, 1890.[6]

References
  1. "George E Abbott - Findagrave statistics". Find a Grave. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  2. Woods, Lawrence (1991). "Wyoming Biographies". Google Books. p. 27. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  3. "Senator George Abbott". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  4. "Past Officers of Wyoming's State Legislature" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  5. "Report of the Treasurer of the State of Wyoming". Google Books. 1916. p. 4. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  6. "History of the class of 1911, Yale College". Google Books. p. 39. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
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