Israel Abbott

Israel Braddock Abbott (May 11, 1843 – May 6, 1887) was a politician from North Carolina who served in the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1872 during the Reconstruction era. He was African American.

Early life Israel Braddock Abbott was born free as Israel Braddock on May 11, 1843. His mother was Grace Braddock, a free woman of color. The identity of his father is unknown, though one account states that he died when Israel was an infant. He was consequently raised by his mother and maternal grandmother. His mother later married a carpenter, Joseph Green. His grandmother oversaw his early education.

Following the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, Abbott was conscripted to assist in the construction of Confederate forts. A funeral was held for him two days later.