Jo Abbott

American judge and Confederate officer

Jo Abbott - American judge and Confederate officer
Born

January 15th, 1840
185 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a judge in Mississippi and held political office following the Civil War. Participated as a Confederate officer during the Civil War, rising to the rank of major. Engaged in post-war governmental roles, contributing to local governance and legal matters.

Served as a judge in Mississippi

Achieved the rank of major in the Confederate Army

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