Robert Abbott (Michigan politician)

Robert Abbott (1770 – April 5, 1852) was a Michigan politician.

Early life
Abbott was born in 1770 in Detroit, Province of Quebec. His father was James Abbott, was a Euro-American who had moved to what is now Michigan and who would have two other younger sons after Robert, James and Samuel.

Career
Abbott became a partner with his father, James, in the fur trading business. Abbott served as Michigan Territorial Treasurer from 1818 to 1836. Abbott served as Michigan Auditor General from 1836 to 1839, when he retired.

Personal life
Abbott was one of the first Methodists in Michigan. He built the first Methodist church in the state.

Death
Abbott died on April 5, 1852, in Coldwater, Michigan.