Delos R. Ashley
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Delos Rodeyn Ashley was a California
and Nevada
politician. He served on the California State Assembly
, 3rd District, 1854-56. He later went to the California state senate
, 1856–57 and would become California State Treasurer
, 1862-63. Ashley then moved to Nevada where he would become United States Representative from Nevada at-large, 1865-69.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
politician. He served on the California State Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
, 3rd District, 1854-56. He later went to the California state senate
California State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
, 1856–57 and would become California State Treasurer
California State Treasurer
The California State Treasurer is responsible for the state's investment and finance. The post has more narrow responsibilities and authority than the California State Controller...
, 1862-63. Ashley then moved to Nevada where he would become United States Representative from Nevada at-large, 1865-69.
External links
- Delos R. Ashley at Find-A-Grave