Carlisle Stewart Abbott | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 6th district | |
In office December 6, 1875 – December 3, 1877 | |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 6th district | |
In office September 4, 1877 – December 3, 1879 | |
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Born | Quebec, Canada | February 26, 1828
Died | March 31, 1919 Monterey, California, US | (aged 91)
Resting place | Garden of Memories Memorial Park |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Alice Elizabeth Merriman |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Southern California Law School |
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Carlisle S. Abbott (February 26, 1828 – March 31, 1919) was a Canada-born pioneer who migrated to the United States during the California Gold Rush. He served in the California State Assembly, representing Monterey County from 1876 to 1879. Abbott raised dairy cattle and founded the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad, the first narrow gauge railroad in the state. Abbott also built the Abbott House, a lodging establishment in Salinas, which was later renamed the Cominos Hotel.