Joseph Abbott (Texas politician) facts for kids
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Joseph Abbott
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 6th district |
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| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1897 |
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| Preceded by | Olin Wellborn |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Burke |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1870-1871 |
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| Born | January 15, 1840 Morgan County, Alabama, US |
| Died | February 11, 1908 (aged 68) Hillsboro, Texas, US |
| Occupation | lawyer, judge, politician |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
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 Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  First Lieutenant |
| Unit |  12th Regiment, Texas Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Joseph "Jo" Abbott (born January 15, 1840 – died February 11, 1908) was an important figure in Texas history. He was a soldier, a lawyer, a judge, and a politician. He served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Later, he became a member of the United States House of Representatives for Texas.
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Life and Career of Joseph Abbott
Joseph Abbott was born on January 15, 1840, in Morgan County, Alabama. This was near a town called Decatur. He went to public schools when he was young.
Moving to Texas
In 1853, when Joseph was about 13 years old, he moved with his parents. They moved to Freestone County, Texas. This was a big change for him and his family.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Joseph Abbott joined the army. He served as a first lieutenant. This means he was a junior officer. He was part of the Twelfth Regiment of the Texas Cavalry. This unit was a group of soldiers who fought on horseback.
Becoming a Lawyer and Judge
After the war ended, Joseph Abbott started studying law. He worked hard and got his law license in October 1866. He began his career as a lawyer in Springfield, Limestone County, Texas. Later, he moved to Hillsboro, Texas, where he continued his legal work.
Joseph Abbott's Judicial Role
Joseph Abbott also became a judge. In 1870 and 1871, he was a member of the Texas House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state of Texas.
Later, the Governor of Texas, Oran Milo Roberts, chose him to be a district judge. This was for the Twenty-Eighth judicial district. In 1880, people voted for him to keep this job for four more years.
Serving in the U.S. Congress
In 1886, Joseph Abbott was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Democratic Party. The U.S. House of Representatives is part of the U.S. Congress. It's where laws are made for the whole country.
He served in Congress until 1897. After leaving Congress, he went back to being a lawyer in Hillsboro, Texas. Joseph Abbott passed away on February 11, 1908.
