John T. Abbott
American diplomat and lawyer
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John True Abbott (1850 – March 8, 1914) was an American diplomat and lawyer who served as the United States Ambassador to Colombia from 1889 to 1893.[1][2][3]
BornJohn True Abbott
1850
1850
Keene, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedMarch 8, 1914 (aged 63–64)
Keene, New Hampshire, U.S.
Spouse
Alice E. Merriman
(m. 1874)EducationBates College
John T. Abbott | |
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| United States Minister to Colombia | |
| In office June 22, 1889 – July 17, 1893 | |
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| Born | John True Abbott 1850 Keene, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | March 8, 1914 (aged 63–64) Keene, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Alice E. Merriman (m. 1874) |
| Education | Bates College |
| Occupation | Diplomat, lawyer |
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Biography
Born in Keene, New Hampshire, he was the son of Rev. Stephen G. and Sarah Burbank (Cheney) Abbott, and he married Alice E. Merriman in 1874. Abbott was educated at Bates College, and read law.
As an attorney, he served as city solicitor and counsel to the Santo Domingo Development Company. He was nominated as Minister to Colombia in 1889, and served to 1893.[4][3] He is interred at the Woodland Cemetery in Keene, N.H.
