Benjamin Vaughan Abbott

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Benjamin Vaughan Abbott
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Born(1830-06-04)June 4, 1830
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedFebruary 17, 1890(1890-02-17) (aged 59)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Resting place Green-Wood Cemetery
Education
Occupation(s)Lawyer, novelist
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Benjamin Vaughan Abbott (June 4, 1830 – February 17, 1890) was an American lawyer and author noted for his efforts in drawing up the New York penal code.

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Early life

On June 4, 1830, Abbott was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Abbott's father was Jacob Abbott, an author of children's books. Abbott's mother was Harriett Vaughan Abbott. Abbott's grandfather was also Jacob Abbott. Abbott's siblings are Edward Abbott, Austin Abbott and Lyman Abbott.

Education

Abbott graduated from New York University in 1850, and Harvard Law School in 1852. [1]

Career

He practiced law for a number of years in New York, and became a partner in the firm Abbott Bros. with his brother Austin Abbott. [1] He was the secretary of the New York Code Commission, which drew up the state's penal code in 1864. He also served on a commission created to revise the statutes of the United States from 1870 to 1872. He died in Brooklyn, N.Y., on February 17, 1890. [1]

He is the author of several books, including the following novels:

His non-fiction works include:

Personal life

In 1853, Abbott married Elizabeth, daughter of John Titcomb. [1] Abbott had two children. On February 17, 1890, Abbott died in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Abbott is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Johnson, Rossiter, ed. (1906). "Abbott, Benjamin Vaughan". The Biographical Dictionary of America. Vol. 1. Boston: American Biographical Society. p. 25. Retrieved October 18, 2020.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  2. "Death of Benjamin V. Abbott". Brooklyn Eagle . February 17, 1890. p. 6. Retrieved March 16, 2021 via Newspapers.com.

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