Abbott, John (1756-1779)
- Name:
- Abbott, John (1756-1779)
- Born:
- 1756
- Birthplace:
- Concord, NH (probably)
- Died:
- 08/31/1779
- Residence:
- Concord, NH
- Nationality:
- American
- Father:
- Abbott, Amos (1725-1821)
- Mother:
- Chandler, Rebecca (b.1717)
- Relations:
- Sibling: Amos Abbott (1754-1843; b.d. Concord, NH; m. Judith Morse; children, inclu. John Abbott of Concord, NH)
Parents: Rebecca Abbott (1717-1803; b. Andover, MA; d. Concord, NH) and Amos Abbott (1725-1821; b. Andover, MA; d. Concord, NH) - Notes:
- John Abbott was 6'7" tall, weighed 230lbs, said to be the largest young man ever raised in Concord, NH. Enlisted at the beginning of the Revolution, served under Stark both at Bunker Hill and Bennington, and was struck on the breast bone by a bullet during the latter engagement. He died of a fever Aug. 31, 1779 at the age of 23.
SEE ALSO (great-nephew): Abbot, John B.
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