James T. Abbott, one of the oldest citizens of south Richmond and a Confederate veteran, died at his residence, 201 East Eleventh Street, at 3:26(could be 5:26) o'clock yesterday morning. Death resulted from a general weakness accentuated by the infirmites of age. Mr. Abbott had just entered into his seventy-third year.
Mr. Abbott was born and raised in old Manchester, and was one of the most public spirited and progressive citizens of the Southside. He always took an active part in civic affairs, and was at the time of annexation a member of the Board of Alderman of Manchester. He also served his community in several other capacities, having been a Police Commissioner and a member of the Common Council for several terms. While a member of the latter body he introduced and pushed to a successful conclusion an ordinance whereby Manchester secured a clear and pure supply of water years before Richmond was able to do so.
For nearly thirty years Mr. Abbott conducted a confectionary store and newstand at 1002 Hull Street. Several years ago he branched out and opened a household and bric-a-brac establishment. Several months ago he relinquished active control of the business, which has been managed by his son, Calvin.
Mr. Abbott was a well known Confederte veteran, having served with distinction throughout the struggle with the Elliot Grays, of Manchester. He was a staunch Baptist, and retained his membership in the Bainbridge Street Church until his death. He had the distinction of being the sole survivor of the choir which sang in the church in the ante-bellum days.
He leaves besides a widow, two sons, James Calvin and Arthur Irvin Abbott, of South Richmond; one brother, Charles Abbott, of Richmond; and a sister, Mrs. Ellen Blanton, of South Richmond.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Bainbridge Street Church. The Rev. James W. Durham will officiate. The burial will be in Maury Cemetery.
"The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thursday, April 11, 1912 issue, p. 7
Bio by: Toresea "Terri" M Dunaway.
Mr. Abbott was born and raised in old Manchester, and was one of the most public spirited and progressive citizens of the Southside. He always took an active part in civic affairs, and was at the time of annexation a member of the Board of Alderman of Manchester. He also served his community in several other capacities, having been a Police Commissioner and a member of the Common Council for several terms. While a member of the latter body he introduced and pushed to a successful conclusion an ordinance whereby Manchester secured a clear and pure supply of water years before Richmond was able to do so.
For nearly thirty years Mr. Abbott conducted a confectionary store and newstand at 1002 Hull Street. Several years ago he branched out and opened a household and bric-a-brac establishment. Several months ago he relinquished active control of the business, which has been managed by his son, Calvin.
Mr. Abbott was a well known Confederte veteran, having served with distinction throughout the struggle with the Elliot Grays, of Manchester. He was a staunch Baptist, and retained his membership in the Bainbridge Street Church until his death. He had the distinction of being the sole survivor of the choir which sang in the church in the ante-bellum days.
He leaves besides a widow, two sons, James Calvin and Arthur Irvin Abbott, of South Richmond; one brother, Charles Abbott, of Richmond; and a sister, Mrs. Ellen Blanton, of South Richmond.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Bainbridge Street Church. The Rev. James W. Durham will officiate. The burial will be in Maury Cemetery.
"The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thursday, April 11, 1912 issue, p. 7
Bio by: Toresea "Terri" M Dunaway.
James T. Abbott, one of the oldest citizens of south Richmond and a Confederate veteran, died at his residence, 201 East Eleventh Street, at 3:26(could be 5:26) o'clock yesterday morning. Death resulted from a general weakness accentuated by the infirmites of age. Mr. Abbott had just entered into his seventy-third year.
Mr. Abbott was born and raised in old Manchester, and was one of the most public spirited and progressive citizens of the Southside. He always took an active part in civic affairs, and was at the time of annexation a member of the Board of Alderman of Manchester. He also served his community in several other capacities, having been a Police Commissioner and a member of the Common Council for several terms. While a member of the latter body he introduced and pushed to a successful conclusion an ordinance whereby Manchester secured a clear and pure supply of water years before Richmond was able to do so.
For nearly thirty years Mr. Abbott conducted a confectionary store and newstand at 1002 Hull Street. Several years ago he branched out and opened a household and bric-a-brac establishment. Several months ago he relinquished active control of the business, which has been managed by his son, Calvin.
Mr. Abbott was a well known Confederte veteran, having served with distinction throughout the struggle with the Elliot Grays, of Manchester. He was a staunch Baptist, and retained his membership in the Bainbridge Street Church until his death. He had the distinction of being the sole survivor of the choir which sang in the church in the ante-bellum days.
He leaves besides a widow, two sons, James Calvin and Arthur Irvin Abbott, of South Richmond; one brother, Charles Abbott, of Richmond; and a sister, Mrs. Ellen Blanton, of South Richmond.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Bainbridge Street Church. The Rev. James W. Durham will officiate. The burial will be in Maury Cemetery.
"The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thursday, April 11, 1912 issue, p. 7
Bio by: Toresea "Terri" M Dunaway.
Mr. Abbott was born and raised in old Manchester, and was one of the most public spirited and progressive citizens of the Southside. He always took an active part in civic affairs, and was at the time of annexation a member of the Board of Alderman of Manchester. He also served his community in several other capacities, having been a Police Commissioner and a member of the Common Council for several terms. While a member of the latter body he introduced and pushed to a successful conclusion an ordinance whereby Manchester secured a clear and pure supply of water years before Richmond was able to do so.
For nearly thirty years Mr. Abbott conducted a confectionary store and newstand at 1002 Hull Street. Several years ago he branched out and opened a household and bric-a-brac establishment. Several months ago he relinquished active control of the business, which has been managed by his son, Calvin.
Mr. Abbott was a well known Confederte veteran, having served with distinction throughout the struggle with the Elliot Grays, of Manchester. He was a staunch Baptist, and retained his membership in the Bainbridge Street Church until his death. He had the distinction of being the sole survivor of the choir which sang in the church in the ante-bellum days.
He leaves besides a widow, two sons, James Calvin and Arthur Irvin Abbott, of South Richmond; one brother, Charles Abbott, of Richmond; and a sister, Mrs. Ellen Blanton, of South Richmond.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Bainbridge Street Church. The Rev. James W. Durham will officiate. The burial will be in Maury Cemetery.
"The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thursday, April 11, 1912 issue, p. 7
Bio by: Toresea "Terri" M Dunaway.
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