Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves

About the Book

This loose history is primarily written for the descendants of Edward James Abbott. Specifi cally, it traces the path from Edward J. Abbott through William M. Abbott and his children. Along the way, side roads are explored about people in and about the town of Wilton, NH. The title refl ects an old Norwegian saying which conveys the thought that one generation works hard, the second lives off the fruit of that effort, and the third generation is back to working hard. The early parts of this piece are partly conjecture by the writer.

About the Author

William Abbott is a retired electronics and mechanical engineer. He still dabbles in electronics and computers. He has been a pilot for over forty years and still enjoys an occasional fl ight. He grew up in Wilton, NH and still lives in southern New Hampshire. He enjoys walking and bicycling with his wife Diana. His extended family includes three grown up children and six grandchildren.