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Leon Andrew Tabbutt

Birth	:	15 Feb 1884 Addison, Washington County, Maine, USA
Death	:	23 Oct 1920 Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial	:	Braman Cemetery, Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4956360, -71.3169098
Inscription	:	Gone to Rest
Description	:	According to the newspaper articles found, Leon was active in his community, a master mechanic, enjoyed hunting and road trips with his wife, and was a savvy investor. Shortly after vacationing in Maine, his life was cut short when he was shot in his leg by a man whose mortgage Leon had acquired in a foreclosure. He had already lost a lot of blood from the wound when doctors determined his leg had to be amputated. Leon didn't survive long. The shooter was found guilty and sentenced to 12 years for 2nd-degree murder, while his actions sentenced Leon's wife to... Read More	According to the newspaper articles found, Leon was active in his community, a master mechanic, enjoyed hunting and road trips with his wife, and was a savvy investor. Shortly after vacationing in Maine, his life was cut short when he was shot in his leg by a man whose mortgage Leon had acquired in a foreclosure. He had already lost a lot of blood from the wound when doctors determined his leg had to be amputated. Leon didn't survive long. The shooter was found guilty and sentenced to 12 years for 2nd-degree murder, while his actions sentenced Leon's wife to live the remainder of her days without her husband. Harriet never remarried. MOTHER: Carrie Lizette Crowley FATHER: Ernest Augustus Tabbutt 1st WIFE: Maud W. ___ (divorced 1910, Newport, RI) 2nd WIFE: Harriet M. Sisson m. between 1911 and 1919 FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. “On Tuesday divorces cases were lucrder [recorded?]. Leon A. Tabbutt was divorced from Maud W. Tabbutt…” Source: Newport, Rhode Island, The Newport Mercury December 10, 1910 p. 1 2. "Leon Tabbutt, manager of the local telephone exchange, is on a hunting trip in Maine and expects to be gone two weeks." Source: The Newport Mercury and Weekly News Friday, Oct 23, 1920, p. 1 3. "DEATHS" "In this city, 23rd inst., Leon A. Tabbutt, in his 37th year." Source: Newspapers.com, Newport Mercury, Newport, Rhode Island 30 Oct 1920, Sat • Page 4 4. United States World War I Draft Registration Cards Name: Leon Andrew Tabbutt Event Type: Draft Registration Event Date: Sept 12, 1918 Event Place: Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States Gender: Male, Age: 34 Height/Build: medium/stout Color of Eyes/Hair: blue/brown Nationality: United States Birth Date: 15 Feb 1884 Birthplace: United States Present Occupation: manager, telephone company Employer's Name: Providence Telephone, Co Nearest Relative: Mrs. Harriet M. Tabbutt, Block Island, Newport, Rhode Island Citing this Record: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch

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Leon Andrew Tabbutt's memorial is located at: Braman Cemetery, Newport, Newport County, USA.
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Leon Andrew Tabbutt death on 23 Oct 1920 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
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Latitude: 41.4956360
Longitude: -71.3169098

Family Members:

Parent

Ernest Augustus Tabbutt

(1857 - 1928)

Carrie Lizette Crowley Tabbutt

(1862 - 1936)

Spouse

Harriet May Sisson Tabbutt

(1879 - 1966)

Siblings

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