Harrison Abbott, farmer, Washington Township, resides on Section 9 and has fine body of land, all under a food state of cultivation. He was born in New Jersey, April 21, 1814. His parents, William and Elizabeth (Naylor)Abbott, were born in New Jersey, and moved to this county in 1816, where he was engaged in farming up to his death, July 4, 1860, being seventy-two years, seven months and eighteen days old. The mother died died August 1, 1854 at the age of sixty-one years.

Mr. Harrison Abbott was married December 29, 1839. to Miss Mary Smith, a native of Washington Township, who was born August 19, 1821. By this union seven children were born, viz: Enoch, Rufus. Sarah A., William, Rafe, Hartsell, and Marietta. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. During his life Mr. Abbott has followed the occupation of a farmer, in which industry he has creditably succeeded. As a citizen he has been no less fortunate in gaining the esteem of his fellow men.

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Source of this article "HISTORY OF DEARBORN AND OHIO COUNTIES, INDIANA"-1885

SUBMITTED BY: John Minneman