A. W. Files
Arkansas politician (1829–1913)
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Abner W. Files (November 26, 1829 – March 24, 1913), also known as A. W. Files, was a newspaper editor and state auditor in Arkansas. He edited the Ashley County Times. He also ran for governor as a Populist before returning to the Democratic Party. He served in the Confederate Army.[1][2]
A. W. Files | |
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| 11th Arkansas State Auditor | |
| In office 1883–1887 | |
| Governor | James H. Berry Simon Pollard Hughes Jr. |
| Preceded by | John Crawford |
| Succeeded by | William Read Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abner W. Files November 26, 1829 |
| Died | March 24, 1913 (aged 83) |
| Party | Progressive |
| Other political affiliations | Populist Democratic |
| Children | 5 |
| Profession | Politician, newspaper editor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He served as State Auditor of Arkansas[3] for four years from 1883 to 1887 as a Democrat. He was succeeded in office by former State Auditor and former Governor of Arkansas William Read Miller.
He lived in Little Rock. He was a private secretary for Governor James P. Eagle. He became a Populist, and served as its party chairman in Arkansas,[4] and then joined the Bull Moose Party. He married and had four daughters and a son.[5]
He died at home.[6]
