Carlisle S. Abbott

Carlisle Stewart Abbott
Abbott in 1917
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	(1828-02-26)February 26, 1828 Quebec, Canada
Died	March 31, 1919(1919-03-31) (aged 91) Monterey, California, US
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.