Oliver B. Abbott, an elderly gentleman living near Weems, who for years has had the distinction of being the leading hook and line fisherman in this section, was drowned early Wednesday morning while preparing to go to the fishing grounds. Mr. Abbott arose about 3 o'clock and after calling the young man who was going fishing with him, went to the landing and then after untieing his boat it is supposed had an attack of heart failure, fell into the water, about six inches deep and was there found dead when his companion reached the shore. Mr. Abbott removed from the Eastern Shore of Maryland to this county about 25 years ago. He was 72 years old, married twice and is survived by his last wife and several children. He was interred in the Baptist Cemetery at Irvington on Thursday.
Via The Virginia Citizen
Via The Virginia Citizen
Oliver B. Abbott, an elderly gentleman living near Weems, who for years has had the distinction of being the leading hook and line fisherman in this section, was drowned early Wednesday morning while preparing to go to the fishing grounds. Mr. Abbott arose about 3 o'clock and after calling the young man who was going fishing with him, went to the landing and then after untieing his boat it is supposed had an attack of heart failure, fell into the water, about six inches deep and was there found dead when his companion reached the shore. Mr. Abbott removed from the Eastern Shore of Maryland to this county about 25 years ago. He was 72 years old, married twice and is survived by his last wife and several children. He was interred in the Baptist Cemetery at Irvington on Thursday.
Via The Virginia Citizen
Via The Virginia Citizen
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