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Charles E. Abbe, a prominent store owner and land developer in Manatee, Florida, met a tragic end on December 24, 1884. His death was the result of a violent ambush orchestrated by members of the Sarasota Assassination Society (SAS), a vigilante group active in the area during the late 19th century. Abbe, who had moved to Manatee in 1877, was targeted due to escalating tensions with local settlers and members of the SAS. The group, led by Alfred Bidwell, harbored deep-seated animosity towards Ab ...Read More
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Charles Abbe
Male
Manatee
FL
1884-12-24
Charles
Abbe
11/17/2025
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It’s hard to imagine the fear and uncertainty Charles Morehouse must have felt witnessing the murd... ...Read More
12/29/2023
12/29/2023
I've been thinking a lot about Charles Morehouse and the trauma he must have endured after witnessin... ...Read More
09/08/2023
09/08/2023
I've been reading up on the tragic case of Charles E. Abbe, and one detail that's been on my mind is... ...Read More
07/03/2023
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