John Abbott (Newfoundland politician)
John Abbott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Bonavista Bay | |
| In office November 3, 1913 – June 2, 1924 Serving with William Coaker and Robert G. Winsor | |
| Preceded by | Sydney Blandford William C. Winsor Donald Morison |
| Succeeded by | Walter Monroe Lewis Little William C. Winsor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 28, 1873 Bonavista, Newfoundland Colony |
| Died | October 15, 1947 (aged 74) Bonavista, Newfoundland |
| Political party | Fishermen's Protective Union |
| Spouses | Mary Rolls (m. 1899)
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| Occupation | Fisherman |
John Abbott (August 28, 1873 – October 15, 1947) was a Newfoundland fisherman and politician. He represented Bonavista Bay in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1913 to 1923.
Early life
Abbott was born in Bonavista and educated at the Methodist School there. After completing his education, Abbott became a fisherman like his father. In 1909, he joined the Fishermen's Protective Union. In 1913, he became manager of the Union Trading Company store in Bonavista.
Politics and legacy
Abbott was elected to the district of Bonavista Bay as a member of the FPU alongside party leader and president William Coaker in 1913. He retired from politics in 1923 and was named a customs collector. In 1930, he became a justice of the peace. He was widowed after his first marriage, and later remarried.[1] He had children with both wives. Abbott died of stomach cancer in 1947, and left behind a large family. Descendants of Abbott still live in Newfoundland, and his daughter Mona Abbott Kesting has chronicled much of his work.
References
- ^ Riggs, Bert (1981). "Abbott, John". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, volume 1. St. John's: Harry Cuff Publications Ltd. Retrieved 28 May 2025.