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Abijah Gilbert

1806 – 1881

American politician

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Lived 1806 – 1881 (aged 75). Abijah Gilbert was an American politician.

Abijah Gilbert (June 18, 1806 – November 23, 1881) was an American politician who served one term as a United States senator from Florida, from 1869 to 1875.

Early life and career Born in Gilbertsville, New York, Gilbert attended Gilbertsville Academy and entered Hamilton College (in Clinton, New York) in 1822, as a member of the class of 1826, but did not return the following year.

He spent the years, 1822 to 1850, engaged in mercantile pursuits in New York City before moving to St. Augustine, Florida in 1865.

Political career An early advocate of abolitionism, Gilbert was a strong supporter of the Whig Party and, later on, the Republican Party.

U.S. Senate He was elected to represent Florida in the United States Senate as a Republican, and served from 1869 to 1875, as part of the Reconstruction effort. During that period of time, he missed 40.4% of roll call votes.

Later career and death Gilbert retired from business and political life after his Senate term ended while continuing to live in St. Augustine. He moved back to Gilbertsville shortly before his death in 1881. He is buried in Brookside Cemetery, Gilbertsville.

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Education
Hamilton College
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United States senator

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Abijah Gilbert?

American politician (1806-1881)

When was Abijah Gilbert born?

Abijah Gilbert was born on 18 June 1806 in Gilbertsville.

When did Abijah Gilbert die?

Abijah Gilbert died on 23 November 1881 in Gilbertsville.

What was Abijah Gilbert's occupation?

Abijah Gilbert was a politician.

What nationality was Abijah Gilbert?

Abijah Gilbert was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abijah Gilbert

· Wikidata: Q321179

· DBpedia: Abijah Gilbert

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