Abram Fulkerson

Abram Fulkerson (May 13, 1834 – December 17, 1902) was a Confederate officer during the American Civil War, and a Virginia lawyer and politician who helped form the short-lived Virginia Readjuster Party. He served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly, as well as the U.S. House of Representatives, after which he published accounts of his wartime exploits and captivity.

Abram Fulkerson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 9th district
In office
March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1883
Preceded byJames Buchanan Richmond
Succeeded byHenry Bowen
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the Washington County, Virginia district
In office
December 6, 1871 – November 30, 1875
Serving with A. C. Cummings,
Seldon Longley
Preceded byGeorge Graham
Succeeded byIsaac C. Fowler
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the Washington County, Virginia district
In office
December 5, 1877 – December 7, 1881
Preceded byJames S. Greever
Succeeded byDavid F. Bailey
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the Washington County, Virginia district
In office
December 2, 1885 – December 7, 1887
Serving with John A. Buchanan
Preceded byDaniel Trigg
Succeeded byS. P. Edmonson
Personal details
Born(1834-05-13)May 13, 1834
Washington County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 1902(1902-12-17) (aged 68)
Bristol, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSelina Johnson
ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America
Branch/serviceTennessee Militia
Confederate States Army
RankColonel (CSA)
Unit19th Tennessee Infantry
63rd Tennessee Infantry
Commands63rd Tennessee Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Shiloh, Battle of Chickamauga, Battle of Petersburg II, Immortal 600
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