Rev. Horatio Osgood Abbott was the son of Nathaniel and Hepzibah (Griffin) Abbott. He was the husband of Frances Mary Northrup. They were married August 1860. Frances died November 2, 1914. Rev. Abbott was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church: L 1864 Genesee (Western New York/now Upper New York) Conference 1864 F1866 East Genesee Conference at reorganization and to Genesee Conference by consolidation 1876.

Alumni of Union College in the City of Schenectady, New York.
Chapter: Alumni, Page 106
1860 Graduates
Abbott, Horatio Osgood; A.M. - Clergyman - Webster - Springwater - 1885

Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Genesee Conference Journal
1919, Pgs. 137-138

On the 12th day of January, Gods Holy Sabbath, the soul of Horatio Osgood Abbott responded to the roll call of heaven, and he took his place with his glorified Lord. Horatio, born June 12, 1831, was one of a family of four sons and four daughters, born to Nathaniel and Hepzibah Abbott, on the farm on the Webster Road in the Town of Webster, New York. Nathaniel walked all the way from New Hampshire, took up the land, then walked back for his bride, and together they made their wedding trip in an ox-cart. It was here their children were born in the atmosphere of Christian faith and love. As a result Horatio drank in the holy influence and at eight years of age gave his heart to the Saviour, whom he honored with faithful service of more than eighty years. Brother Abbott was a man of rare talent--in some respects a genius. Early in life he sought the best literary qualifications, obtaining a full college course with the intention of making teaching his life work. The habits of the student fastened themselves upon him. He was a lover of the thought world as revealed in literature. Especially did he delve in the languages in which the holy scriptures were written, taking up the study of Sanscrit in his 84th year. His daily habit, for years, was to compare the sacred word in its Hebrew, Greek and English versions. In 1864, when 35 years of age he heard the Master's call to preach the gospel, and, although a Presbyterian, he immediately offered himself to Genesee Conference, was licensed and received on probation and sent to Bolivar. During his active ministry he served faithfully and acceptably Bolivar, Belfast and Canadea; Asbury and Wesley, Byron, Parma, Alabama, Wheeler, Rochester: Hedding, South Sodus, Lakeside and Ontario, Canaseraga, Hemlock Lake and Conesus and Springwater and Canadice. As a minister of the Lord Jesus he excelled both as a preacher and a winner of souls. It was a passion with him until the last, to speak to men and women about their soul's salvation. His heart was filled with the spirit of the Master, his mind was stored with the words of scripture and his testimony in the prayer meeting was always an inspiration. He was a man gifted in prayer as well. It was the privilege of the writer to have him as a listener during the last five years of his life. He proved to be an inspiration to the preacher by his devout attitude and hearty responses. He was united in marriage to Frances Mary Northrup, a very efficient teacher, in August, 1860, and who was called away to her reward November 2nd, 1915. Their wedded life was ideal. She was a helpmeet indeed to him during the 55 years they journeyed together. The funeral service was held at the home of his niece, Mrs. O'Dell, in Webster, New York, January 14th, conducted by the writer, and assisted by the Rev. Guy Lawton, the pastor of the church and the Rev. Charles Romanzo Buck. His body was laid to rest beside that of his life companion in the Webster Rural Cemetery, awaiting the glorious resurrection of the just.
Written by Rev. George Mortimer Harris