Abbotts was born in Middlesex, the son of
Sir Maurice Abbot(ts). He matriculated at
Balliol College, Oxford on 15 October 1619, aged 17 and was awarded BA on 28 February 1622. In 1622 he became a fellow of
Merton College, Oxford and was awarded M.A. on 20 May 1625. He was incorporated at
Cambridge University in 1627 and was awarded B.C.L. on 16 November 1630. In April 1640, Abbotts was elected
Member of Parliament for
Guildford in the
Short Parliament and supported the Parliamentary (
Roundhead) cause. He was re-elected MP for Guildford in the
Long Parliament in November 1640 and sat until his death. In July 1641 he wanted to resign his seat, but his request was not granted. ==References==