Abram S. Piatt facts for kids
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Abram Sanders Piatt
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Abram Sanders Piatt
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| Born | May 2, 1821 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | March 23, 1908 (aged 86) Logan County, Ohio |
| Place of burial |
Mac-a-cheek Cemetery,
West Liberty, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands held | 13th Ohio Infantry Regiment 34th Ohio Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, III Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Relations | Col. Donn Piatt (brother) Col. Benjamin Piatt Runkle (nephew) |
| Other work | politician |
Abram (or Abraham) Sanders Piatt (born May 2, 1821 – died March 23, 1908) was an interesting person from southern Ohio. He was a rich farmer, a writer, a politician, and a soldier. During the American Civil War, he became a general in the Union Army. He even created a special type of army unit called a zouave regiment from Ohio. Later, he led a large group of soldiers called a brigade. After the war, he and his brother built the amazing Piatt Castles. These two large castles near West Liberty, Ohio are still used today for events like weddings.
Early Life and Career
Abram Piatt was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father, Benjamin Piatt, was a judge and businessman. The family moved to Logan County in 1828.
On November 10, 1840, Abram married Hannah Anna Piatt. They had eight children together. He went to what is now Xavier University. But he soon returned home to Logan County. There, he became a very successful farmer. In 1846, Piatt studied law for a short time. He also started editing a local newspaper called Mac-a-cheek Press.
His brother, Donn Piatt, also served in the Union Army. After the war, Donn became a newspaper editor. He was known for criticizing the government.
Serving in the Civil War
The American Civil War began in April 1861. Sadly, Abram's wife, Anna, died on April 10, 1861. A very sad Abram became a colonel in the 13th Ohio Infantry Regiment on April 30. He left his children with family and servants.
Later that summer, he formed a new regiment, the 34th Ohio Infantry. He even used his own money to feed and clothe them for over a month! This regiment became famous as Piatt's Zouaves. They wore special red pants and uniforms. Piatt also helped create the 54th Ohio Infantry.
On September 1, 1861, Piatt and the 34th Regiment moved to Camp Dennison. They then went to West Virginia. On September 25, they had their first fight against Confederate soldiers. For the next few months, Piatt's Zouaves were on patrol. They also had small fights with guerrilla fighters. In May 1862, they had a tough battle near Princeton, West Virginia.
In 1862, Piatt was promoted to brigadier general. He was given command of a brigade in the Army of the Potomac. He fought in the Second Battle of Bull Run in August.
In the fall of 1862, Piatt's regiment was sent to defend Washington, D.C.. Because of this, they missed the big Battle of Antietam. On December 12, 1862, during the Battle of Fredericksburg, Piatt was badly hurt. His horse stumbled, and they both fell. Because of his injury, he left the army on February 17, 1863.
Life After the War
After leaving the army, Piatt went back to his home in Logan County. He soon remarried and continued farming. Both Abram and his brother Donn became very successful. They built the amazing two castles near West Liberty, Ohio.
Abram S. Piatt also tried to become the Governor of Ohio in 1879. He ran as a candidate for the Greenback political party.
Abram S. Piatt passed away in 1908 from cancer. He is buried in the Piatt Cemetery nearby.
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