Background
Abbott, Jo was born on January 15, 1840 in near Decatur, Alabama, United States. Son of William and Mary Abbott.
Abbott, Jo was born on January 15, 1840 in near Decatur, Alabama, United States. Son of William and Mary Abbott.
Served in Christian Science army as First lieutenant 12th Texas cavalry. Admitted to Texas Barometer Member Texas legislature, 1869-1871.
Judge 28th judicial district Texas, 1879-1884.
Member Congress, 1887-1897.
Member Tex; member Congress, 1887-1897.
Married Rowena West. Sturgis, December 15, 1868.