Charles S. Ashley
Charles Sumner Ashley, Sr., was the Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts various times from 1890 to 1936. He served for over 25 terms.Biography
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.Legacy
Charles S. Ashley Elementary school in New Bedford, Massachusetts is named in his honor.