Charles S. Ashley

Charles Sumner Ashley, Sr.
34th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts
In office 1927–1936
Preceded by	Edward R. Hathaway
Succeeded by	Leo E.J. Carney
31st Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts
In office 1917–1921
Preceded by	Edward R. Hathaway
Succeeded by	Walter H.B. Remington
29th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts
In office 1910–1914
Preceded by	William J. Bullock
Succeeded by	Edward R. Hathaway
27th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts
In office 1907–1907
Preceded by	Thomas Thompson
Succeeded by	William J. Bullock
25th Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts
In office 1897–1905
Preceded by	David Parker
Succeeded by	Thomas Thompson
21st Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts
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 of 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

1. "Mayors of New Bedford". New Bedford, Massachusetts. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
2. New York Times (December 3, 1890), Article 10 -- No Title, New York, New York: New York Times
3. "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. ...