Charles Sumner Ashley, Sr. | |
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34th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts |
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In office 1927–1936 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Preceded by | William J. Bullock |
Succeeded by | Edward R. Hathaway |
27th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts |
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In office 1907–1907 |
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Preceded by | Thomas Thompson |
Succeeded by | William J. Bullock |
25th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts |
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In office 1897–1905 |
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Preceded by | David Parker |
Succeeded by | Thomas Thompson |
21st Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts |
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In office 1891–1892 |
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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. He served for over 25 terms.
He was elected as mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts first in December 1890, 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.
Charles S. Ashley Elementary school in New Bedford, Massachusetts is named in his honor.