A. W. Files

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
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 (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

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]