Joseph Abbott | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Olin Wellborn |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Burke |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| In office February 9, 1870 – January 14, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | William E. Estes |
| Succeeded by | Levi Gillette |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 15, 1840 Morgan County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 1908 (aged 68) Hillsboro, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Rowena Sturgis (m. 1868) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederacy |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  First lieutenant |
| Unit | Company B, 12th Texas Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
Joseph B. "Jo" Abbott (January 15, 1840 – February 11, 1908) was a lawyer, judge, Confederate Army officer, member of the Texas House of Representatives and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
The city of Abbott, Texas, is named for him.[1]
- ^ Sullins, Virginia. "Abbott". Texas Almanac.