About A. W. Files
Lived 1829 – 1913 (aged 83). A. W. Files was an American politician.
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.
He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He served as State Auditor of Arkansas 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, and then joined the Bull Moose Party. He married and had four daughters and a son.
He died at home.
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Who was A. W. Files?
Arkansas politician
When was A. W. Files born?
A. W. Files was born on 26 November 1829 in Tuscaloosa.
When did A. W. Files die?
A. W. Files died on 24 March 1913.
What was A. W. Files's occupation?
A. W. Files was a politician.
What nationality was A. W. Files?
A. W. Files was American.
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