W. H. Abington
W. H. Abington | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1927–1930 1937–1938 1945–1946 | |
| Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1929–1931 | |
| Preceded by | Reece Caudle |
| Succeeded by | Irving C. Neale |
| Member of the Arkansas State Senate | |
| In office 1923–1926 1931–1934 1939–1944 1949–1951 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1871 Des Arc, Arkansas, US |
| Died | March 19, 1951 (aged 80) Beebe, Arkansas, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Sebastian County, Arkansas |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Arkansas National Guard |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 1st Arkansas Infantry (153rd Infantry) |
| Battles/wars | Mexican Border War World War I |
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 for Medical Sciences [UAMS]). 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 Senate Bill No. 65 known as the Anti-Violence Law which received criticism.
He died in 1951. His childhood home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.