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Born: December 20, 1894
Died: May 12, 1933 - Denver, CO; Interred - Kerrville, TX
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Pastor: First Church, Aurora, MO. 1925-27
First Presbyterian Church, Woodbridge, NJ, 1927-33
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During this period, The Presbyterian churches in Avenel (1927) and Iselin (1933) were organized. Rev. Abbott's strong religious commitment sparked a deepening of the spiritual life of the church and many lax members were reactivated. Rev. Abbott's fine work was hindered by his poor health. In April, 1932, he was appointed a delegate to the General Assembly meeting in Denver. While there, he became ill. The church labored through some very difficult moments in the interim between Mr. Abbott's departure for Denver in May, 1932 and the calling of a new pastor in June, 1933. There was the hope and expectation that he would be able to return. In August, he was given a six month leave of absence. This was later extended. Realizing the seriousness of his illness, he wrote a very moving letter of resignation in December. This letter was not officially received until March 15,1933. He died on May 12, 1933.
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