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 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Patrick H. Drewry |
Succeeded by | Robert Daniel |
Personal details | |
Born | Watkins Moorman Abbitt May 21, 1908 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | July 13, 1998 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 90)
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 |
Watkins "Wat" Moorman Abbitt (May 21, 1908 – 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.