Abbott, David, 1765-1822

David Abbot was a pioneer and legislator in the Western Reserve. He was the first settler of Willoughby, Ohio, sheriff of Trumbull County, land agent for Aaron Olmstead of the Connecticut Land Co., a delegate to the Ohio Constitutional Convention, an Ohio legislator, and Clerk of Courts and Treasurer of Huron County.

From the description of Bond of David Abbot, John Leavitt, and Martin Smith to the State of Ohio, 1803. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 45624860

Lawyer, sheriff, miller, representative of Ohio Constitutional Convention, and state legislator; first settler of Willoughby, Ohio; originally from Massachusetts; surname sometimes spelled Abbot.

From the description of David Abbott collection, 1799-1956. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958557