Background
DOVELL, Ashton was born on June 8, 1885 in Somerset, Virginia, United States. Son of E. B. and Lucy M. Dovell.
DOVELL, Ashton was born on June 8, 1885 in Somerset, Virginia, United States. Son of E. B. and Lucy M. Dovell.
College, of William and Mary, Virginia. University of Virginia.
Elected member, General Assembly of Virginia. for District composed of Cos. of New Kent, Charles City, James City, York and Williamsburg, Virginia., 1923-1925, re-elected, 1925, 1927, since 1929. Appointed Floorleader, Virginia. House of Delegates, since 1928.
Chosen National. Elector Democrat, 3 Congressional District, Virginia., 1928: 32° Mason. Shriners; Phi Beta Kappa.
Clubs: Rotary, Westmoreland, Yorktown Golf and Country (Yorktcwn).
Spouse Martha Lane, February 28, 1911.