Othman Ali Abbott | |
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.jpg) Abbot prior to 1920 | |
| 1stLieutenant Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office 1877–1879 | |
| Governor | Silas Garber |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Edmund C. Carns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1842-09-19)September 19, 1842 Hatley,Quebec, Canada |
| Died | June 24, 1935(1935-06-24) (aged 92) Grand Island, Nebraska, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth M. Griffin (m. 1873) |
| Children | Othman A. Jr. (1874–1954) Edith (1876–1957) Grace (1878–1939) Arthur Griffin (1880–1969)[1] |
Othman Ali Abbott (September 19, 1842 – June 24, 1935) was the firstlieutenant governor of Nebraska, United States, serving from 1877 to 1879 whileSilas Garber was Governor.[2]
Abbott was born on September 19, 1842, inHatley,Quebec, Canada to Abiel B. and Sarah (Young) Abbott. The family moved toDeKalb County, Illinois, when he was about 8,[3] and Abbott attended high school inBelvidere. At the start of theCivil War in 1861 he enlisted, and served until 1865 eventually attaining the rank offirst lieutenant.[4] He began to study law while in the Army and after returning to Belvidere completed those studies and obtained admission to the bar in 1867. Soon after this, he moved toGrand Island, Nebraska. He became active in Nebraska politics, and was chosen to complete an unexpired term in the state senate in 1872.
In 1876 he was elected as the first lieutenant governor for Nebraska, and served one two-year term in that position.[2][5][6]
Abbott and his wife Elizabeth were married on February 9, 1873, and subsequently had four children; Othman A. Jr.,Edith,Grace, and Arthur G. Grace and Edith became well-known social workers.[7] (Othman's wife, as well as Edith and Grace, have been inducted into the Women of Nebraska Hall of Fame.)
Abbott continued to practice law and trade and live in Grand Island, where he died on June 24, 1935.[1]
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| Preceded by Office Created | Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska 1877 – 1879 | Succeeded by |
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