Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Abbott, William H. 1820 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Abbott, William H., Little Falls, was born in the State of Maine.  His earlier 
years were passed upon a farm, and when about sixteen years of age he learned 
the photographic business, a business he has since carried on.  He, after 
becoming a skilled artist, traveled for some time and located eventually about 
thirty-three years ago in Little Falls where he now conducts the leading art 
studio.  He was appointed deputy sheriff under Valentine Brown in 1884 and 
served under him for three years and in 1892, January 1, he was again 
appointed deputy sheriff under Sylvester Wilson of Herkimer.  He as also been 
foreman of one of the local fire companies.  He married Miss Nancy E. Dygert 
of Little Falls, and has three children: Two sons and one daughter.  Sheriff 
Abbott is thoroughly identified with local, social and benevolent institutions 
and has been just at present writing appointed excise commissioner.


Additional Comments:
source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of 
its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.


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