Jacksonville Journal Courier Jan 1, 1985

Glance into the past

100 Years Ago

Mr. John Abbott died at his home in Naples on Monday at the advanced age of 83 years. Mr. Abbott was born in the county of York, England, where he was engaged for some time in the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes. Being persecuted and ostracised in his native land for his liberal ideas he removed to this country in the year 1835, locating near Lynnville, where he bought a farm and at the same time plied the trade he had followed abroad.

In 1847 he removed to Naples, where he has ever since resided. He has ever been an upright, honorable citizen, generous to all who have called on him. He gave freely of his money to the families of soldiers during the war and has ever tried to act from lofty motives. His death causes another vacancy in the ranks of the noble pioneers, who have done so much to develop our country.