Giles W. Farris

Giles W. Farris was an American politician who was the only elected Oklahoma State Printer from January 1911 until his impeachment from office in February 1913.

[1] On December 27, 1912, Farris was arrest on the order of Attorney General Charles West and Oklahoma Examiner and Inspector Fred Parkinson for forging a name to receive $500 in state funds.

[3] The charge was dismissed later the next month, and West forward the indictment to the Oklahoma House of Representatives recommending impeachment.

[4] On January 27, 1913, the Oklahoma House voted to impeach Farris 89:1 and State Auditor Leo Meyer 84:6.

[6] The Oklahoma Legislature subsequently passed a bill to abolish the state printer's office, but not until June 15; W. M. Erwin was appointed to serve in the position until its abolition.