William H. Ash
Republican
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-06-1894 | Republican | AD-10 | 0 | Win |
| 11-03-1908 | Republican | AD-12 | 1949 | Loss |
| Website: | www.findagrave.com/memorial/95938530/william-henry-ash |
Candidate Biography:
William Henry Ash
Born: January 30, 1822 in Dartmouth, Devon, England
Married: Louisa Gouter
Children: William H., George, Katie, and and Louis
Military Service: Militia (Modoc War), ARMY (Civil War)
Died: August 10, 1906 in Colusa, CA
- "...[W]hen the Modoc Indians, in 1868, went on the warpath, he organized a company of whites to lead in exterminating the Redskins, and became captain of the volunteer militia. This hazardous but patriotic experience led to his designation as Captain, a title of honor he bore the balance of his days." Source: History of Colusa and Glenn counties, California (p. 930)