Watkins Abbitt
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Watkins "Wat" Moorman Abbitt (May 21, 1908 ā July 13, 1998) was an American politician and lawyer. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia from February 17, 1948 to January 3, 1973. He was a top lieutenant within the Byrd Organization, the political machine named for its leader, U.S. Senator Harry F. Byrd.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district, Preceded by ...
Watkins M. Abbitt | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district | |
In office February 17, 1948 ā January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Patrick H. Drewry |
Succeeded by | Robert Daniel |
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Born | Watkins Moorman Abbitt (1908-05-21)May 21, 1908 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | July 13, 1998(1998-07-13) (aged 90) Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Appomattox, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Corinne Hancock (d. 1989) Mary Ann Schmidt |
Children | Watkins Abbitt Jr., Anne Abbitt Kerr, Corinne Abbitt Hynes |
Alma mater | University of Richmond (LLB) |
Profession | Lawyer, Banker, Politician |
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