Lyman Abbott

1835–1922 (age 87)

Clergyman/Editor

Biography

Lyman Abbott served as a guiding voice within the church and the press, bringing thoughtful analysis to matters of faith and public life during a career that spanned decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

He leaves a legacy of published sermons and editorials that inspired many to reflect on spirituality and civic responsibility, remembered fondly in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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