Abbot Kinney (b. 1850, New Brunswick, New Jersey - d. 1920, Santa Monica, California) was a developer and conservationist. Kinney was born into a family which, after moving to Washington, D.C., became known in the political scene. His aunt was married to Senator James Dixon of Connecticut. Wikipedia
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