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Watkins Abbitt, Jr.

b. 1944

American politician in Virginia (born 1944)

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Born 1944. Watkins Abbitt, Jr. is an American politician.

Watkins Moorman Abbitt Jr. (born October 20, 1944) is an American politician. He is a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates.

Biography Abbitt was born in Appomattox, Virginia. He attended Ferrum College in Ferrum, Virginia, and earned a BS in economics from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1985 and served from 1986 until his retirement in 2012. He did not seek re-election in 2011 and was succeeded by Matt Fariss. The American Conservative Union gave him a 100% evaluation in 2011.

Originally a Democrat, he switched to independent status in 2001 and started caucusing with the Republicans. Until 2012, Abbitt represented the 59th district in the Virginia Piedmont, including four counties and parts of three others.

Abbitt and his wife Madeline Ganley resided in Appomattox, Virginia.

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Important facts

Born
20 October 1944, Appomattox
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Education
Ferrum College, Virginia Commonwealth University
Positions held
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Watkins Abbitt, Jr.?

American politician in Virginia (born 1944)

When was Watkins Abbitt, Jr. born?

Watkins Abbitt, Jr. was born on 20 October 1944 in Appomattox.

What is Watkins Abbitt, Jr.'s occupation?

Watkins Abbitt, Jr. is a politician.

What nationality is Watkins Abbitt, Jr.?

Watkins Abbitt, Jr. is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Watkins Abbitt, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q7974690

· DBpedia: Watkins Abbitt Jr.

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