Benjamin Vaughan Abbott (June 4, 1830 – February 17, 1890) was an American lawyer and author noted for his efforts in drawing up the New York penal code.

On June 4, 1830, Abbott was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Abbott graduated from New York University in 1850, and Harvard Law School in 1852.

He also served on a commission created to revise the statutes of the United States from 1870 to 1872.

[1] He is the author of several books, including the following novels: His non-fiction works include: In 1853, Abbott married Elizabeth, daughter of John Titcomb.