Abbott Downing, Abbot Stevens, Lewis Downing
Abbot Stephens Abbot J. Stephens
Born: 1804
Died: 1871
Abbot Stevens was a master coach builder who joined partnership with Lewis Downing from 1827 till 1847
Abbot Stevens and Lewis Downing greatest achievement being the development of the Concord Stage Coach
The Abbot, Downing and Company was born logging back orders for the new already famous Concord Stage Coach
It is often said the Concord Stage Coach never broke down... and that Concord Stage Coach 's durability was the essence that tamed the west
Abbot Stevens and Lewis Downing were marketing a Concord Stage Coach in several variations that was in high demand including in Australia and Africa
Disagreements with Abbot Stevens and Lewis Downing spurred the partners to develop two rival companies
In 1847 the J. S. and E. A. Abbot and Company was formed. This new company was to be in direct competition with Lewis Downing and Sons
Lewis Downing retired in 1865 which resulted in a merger occurring between the families of Abbot Stevens and Lewis Downing once again
The merger result was revive the original Abbot, Downing and Company until 1873 when it was renamed the Abbot - Downing Company |
