Watkins Abbitt
Watkins M. Abbitt | |
|---|---|
| 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 (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 |
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.