Abram J. Buckles facts for kids
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Abraham Jay Buckles
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| Born | August 2, 1846 |
| Died | January 19, 1915 (aged 68) San Bernardino County, California |
| Place of burial |
Suisun-Fairfield Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  United States of AmericaUnion |
| Service/ |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank |  Second Lieutenant |
| Unit |  19th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry - Company E |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Other work | Lawyer, teacher and judge |
Abraham Jay Buckles (born August 2, 1846 – died January 19, 1915) was an American soldier and a judge. He was born near Muncie, Indiana. People often called him "Abram." Buckles taught himself a lot and was known for his bravery during the American Civil War. He also served for many years as a judge in California.
On December 15, 1865, he married Louiza Conn. They had two daughters, Addie Jessie and Lola B.
A Young Soldier in the Civil War
In 1862, Abraham Buckles joined the army. He was only 15 years old. He became part of Company E, 19th Indiana Infantry. This unit was part of a famous group called the "Iron Brigade." They were part of the First Army Corps of the Army of the Potomac.
Buckles was wounded by bullets four times during the Civil War. He was hurt at the Second Battle of Bull Run, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and the Battle of Hatcher's Run. At Hatcher's Run, a bullet went through his knee. His right leg had to be removed.
He left the army in May 1865, just 15 days before the war ended. By then, Buckles was a Second Lieutenant. He was only 19 years old when he returned to Indiana. Later, he received the Medal of Honor for his brave actions during the Battle of the Wilderness. This is one of the highest awards a soldier can get.
Becoming a Judge
After leaving the army, Buckles became a teacher. At the same time, he studied law on his own. He was allowed to practice law in Indiana. In 1875, he moved his family to Dixon, California. There, he started his career as a lawyer.
In 1879, he was elected as the District Attorney for Solano County. He held this job until 1884. Then, he became a Judge of the Superior Court of Solano County. In 1905, Governor George Pardee chose Buckles to join a new court called the Court of Appeal.
He left this court in 1907. Buckles then went back to being a lawyer in Fairfield. In 1908, he returned to serve as a judge on the Superior Court of Solano County. He remained a judge for the rest of his life.
Judge Buckles was also active in community groups. He led the California branch of the Grand Army of the Republic. This was a group for Civil War veterans. He also served as a leader in the Knights of Pythias, another important organization.
His Final Years
Judge Buckles passed away on January 19, 1915. He was 68 years old. He died in San Bernardino County after an operation. He was buried in the Suisun-Fairfield Cemetery.
