Jo Abbott

Jo Abbott
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1887  March 3, 1897
Preceded byOlin Wellborn
Succeeded byRobert E. Burke
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 20th district
In office
February 9, 1870  January 14, 1873
Preceded byWilliam E. Estes
Succeeded byLevi Gillette
Personal details
Born(1840-01-15)January 15, 1840
Morgan County, Alabama, U.S.
DiedFebruary 11, 1908(1908-02-11) (aged 68)
Hillsboro, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Rowena Sturgis
(m. 1868)
Profession
  • Lawyer
  • judge
  • politician
Military service
AllegianceConfederacy
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank First lieutenant
UnitCompany 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.