A. W. Files | |
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| 11thArkansas 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 (1829-11-26)November 26, 1829 |
| Died | March 24, 1913(1913-03-24) (aged 83) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political 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 |
Abner W. Files (November 26, 1829 – March 24, 1913), also known asA. W. Files, was a newspaper editor andstate auditor inArkansas. He edited theAshley County Times. He also ran for governor as aPopulist before returning to theDemocratic Party. He served in theConfederate Army.[1][2]
He was born inTuscaloosa, Alabama. He served asState Auditor of Arkansas[3] for four years from 1883 to 1887 as a Democrat. He was succeeded in office by former State Auditor and formerGovernor of ArkansasWilliam Read Miller.
He lived inLittle Rock. He was a private secretary for GovernorJames P. Eagle. He became a Populist, and served as its party chairman in Arkansas,[4] and then joined theBull Moose Party. He married and had four daughters and a son.[5]
He died at home.[6]
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