Charles S. Ashley
| Charles Sumner Ashley, Sr. | |
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| 34th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
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In office 1927–1936 | |
| Preceded by | Edward R. Hathaway |
| Succeeded by | Leo E.J. Carney |
| 31st Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
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In office 1917–1921 | |
| Preceded by | Edward R. Hathaway |
| Succeeded by | Walter H.B. Remington |
| 29th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
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In office 1910–1914 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Bullock |
| Succeeded by | Edward R. Hathaway |
| 27th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
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In office 1907–1907 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Thompson |
| Succeeded by | William J. Bullock |
| 25th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
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In office 1897–1905 | |
| Preceded by | David Parker |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Thompson |
| 21st Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
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In office 1891–1892 | |
| Preceded by | William Clifford |
| Succeeded by | Jethro C. Brock |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 5, 1858 New Bedford, Massachusetts |
| Died |
February 6, 1941 (aged 82) New Bedford, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
Charles Sumner Ashley, Sr., (September 5, 1858- February 6, 1941) was the Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts various times from 1890 to 1936.[1] He served for over 25 terms.
Biography
He was elected as mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts first in December 1890,[2] he also served as mayor from 1897 to 1905. He then served from 1910 to 1914; 1917 to 1921; and his final terms were from 1927 to 1936.[3]
Legacy
Charles S. Ashley Elementary school in New Bedford, Massachusetts is named in his honor.
References
- ↑ "Mayors of New Bedford". New Bedford, Massachusetts. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
- ↑ New York Times (December 3, 1890), Article 10 -- No Title, New York, New York: New York Times
- ↑ "New Bedford Refuses to Let Him Retire After 25 Terms". New York Times. December 7, 1932. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
It is part of the life of Charles S. Ashley to be Mayor of New Bedford, and part of New Bedford's official life to have Mr. Ashley as Mayor. ...
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