Abbot, Willis John. Born in Connecticut in 1863. Grandson of J.S.C. Abbott, infra, but using an older spelling of the surname. A journalist of New York city. Writings: Blue Jackets of 1776; Blue Jackets of 1812; Blue Jackets of '61, three volumes of history for young people; Battle Fields of '61; Battle Fields and Camp Fires; Battle Fields and Victory; Life of Carter Harrison. Published by Dodd, Mead & Co., New York.