Preceded by Reece Caudle Succeeded by Irving C. Neale | Political party Democratic Name W. Abington | |
Born January 2, 1871
Des Arc, Arkansas ( 1871-01-02 ) Died March 19, 1951(1951-03-19) (aged 80)
Beebe, Arkansas Residence Sebastian County, Arkansas | ||
William H. Abington (January 2, 1871 – March 19, 1951) was an American politician. He was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing White County, Arkansas, and Arkansas State Senate as a member of the Democratic party. He also represented the 27th District, which comprises White County and Faulkner County, Arkansas.
He was a Major, Commanding Officer and surgeon of the 1st Arkansas Infantry Regiment and reported to Alexandria, Louisiana to go to Camp Beauregard. He was also a member of the National Guard. He also taught at the College of Physicians and Surgeons (now University of Arkansas Medical Department). In 1927, he was also involved in the controversial debate of state-funded schools and two new additions to that list. In 1943, he sponsored the Senats Bill No. 65 known as the Anti-Violence Law which received criticism.
He died in 1951 and was buried at Beebe Cemetery in White County, Arkansas.