About William A. Ashbrook
Lived 1867 – 1940 (aged 72). William A. Ashbrook was an American politician and journalist.
William Albert Ashbrook (July 1, 1867 – January 1, 1940) was an American businessman, newspaper publisher, and Democratic politician from Ohio.
Political career He entered politics as a Democrat and won a seat to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1904. In 1906 he was elected to the U.S. House, where he served until he was defeated in the 1920 elections. Returning home, he resumed his newspaper publishing and banking career in Johnstown. He married Marie Swank and they had a son, John M. Ashbrook, in 1928. He ran in a successful comeback campaign for Congress in 1934, and served there until his death.
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Who was William A. Ashbrook?
politician (1867–1940)
When was William A. Ashbrook born?
William A. Ashbrook was born on 1 July 1867 in Johnstown.
When did William A. Ashbrook die?
William A. Ashbrook died on 1 January 1940 in Washington, D.C..
What was William A. Ashbrook's occupation?
William A. Ashbrook was a politician and journalist.
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William A. Ashbrook was American.
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