Background
Ashley, Charles Sumner was born on September 5, 1858 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joshua B. and Susan (Sanderson) Ashley.
Ashley, Charles Sumner was born on September 5, 1858 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joshua B. and Susan (Sanderson) Ashley.
Student Friends’ Academy, New Bedford.
Member City Council, New Bedford, 1884-1887, alderman, 1887-1888, postmaster, 1894-1896. Mayor of New Bedford. 1891-1894, and almost continuously from 1897-1923, then 1927-1932, 1935-1937.
On school committee, New Bedford, 1923-1926. Partner Charles S. Ashley & Sons Company, insurance. Vice president Safe Deposit National Bank.
Member City Council, New Bedford, 1884-1887, alderman, 1887-1888, postmaster, 1894-1896. Mason (K.T.).
Married Annie B. Luce, November 13, 1879 (died June 6, 1890).; married second, Julia A. Purrington, February 17, 1892 (died April. Children: R. Eugene, Charles S., Hannah B.