W. H. Abington

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.[1][2][3][4] 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[5][6] and reported to Alexandria, Louisiana to go to Camp Beauregard.[7] He was also a member of the National Guard.[8] He also taught at the College of Physicians and Surgeons (now University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences [UAMS]).[9] In 1927, he was also involved in the controversial debate of state-funded schools and two new additions to that list.[10] In 1943, he sponsored the Senate Bill No. 65 known as the Anti-Violence Law which received criticism.[11][12][13]

He died in 1951 and was buried at Beebe Cemetery in White County, Arkansas.[14] His childhood home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.