Walter P. Abbott

Walter Phillips Abbott (July 6, 1887 - April 26, 1967) was an American newspaper owner and Democratic politician. He represented the 9th District of the Mississippi State Senate from 1920 to 1924, and was the Mayor of Natchez, Mississippi, from 1952 to 1956.

Biography Walter Phillips Abbott was born on July 6, 1887, in Nashville, Tennessee. He later moved to Natchez, Mississippi. In 1919, Abbott was elected to represent the 9th District (Adams County) in the Mississippi State Senate, and served one term from 1920 to 1924. He then served as a chancery clerk from 1932 to 1952. In May 1956, Abbott ran for re-election in the Democratic primary against John Nosser and Troy Watkins. He lost the second primary to Watkins, who succeeded Abbott as mayor on July 2, 1956. After losing the election, Abbott announced his retirement from politics. Abbott died on the morning of August 26, 1967, in a Natchez hospital. and three grandchildren at the time of Walter's death.