Abram S. Piatt
Abram (or Abraham) Sanders Piatt (May 2, 1821 – March 23, 1908) was a wealthy farmer, publisher, poet, politician, and soldier from southern Ohio who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He organized the only zouave regiment from Ohio and later led a brigade in the Army of the Potomac. In 1864, he and his brother constructed the Piatt Castles, two sprawling chateaux near West Liberty, Ohio, that are still used today for weddings, meetings, retreats, and other social gatherings.
Abram Sanders Piatt | |
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| Born | May 2, 1821 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | March 23, 1908 (aged 86) Logan County, Ohio |
| Place of burial | Mac-a-cheek Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | 13th Ohio Infantry Regiment 34th Ohio Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, III Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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| Relations | Col. Donn Piatt (brother) Col. Benjamin Piatt Runkle (nephew) |
| Other work | politician |
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