The Biographical Dictionary of America/Abbot, Joel (naval officer)

ABBOT, Joel, naval officer, was born in Westford, Mass., Jan. 18, 1793; son of Joel and Lydia (Cummings) Abbot. He was midshipman under Macdonough and for gallantry was promoted to a lieutenancy and presented by Congress with a sword in 1814. He was made a commander in 1838, and held command of the navy yard at Boston from 1839-1842. In 1852 he was made commander of the "Macedonian," and distinguished himself by his zeal and efficiency in the Japanese expedition. He died at Hong Kong, China, Dec. 14, 1855.