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. 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.