Michael Woolston Ash

For other people named Michael Ash, see Michael Ash (disambiguation).

Michael Woolston Ash (March 5, 1789 – December 14, 1858) was an American politician who served as a Jacksonian member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1835 to 1837.

Michael Woolston Ash
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1835 – March 4, 1837
Preceded by	John G. Watmough
Succeeded by	Francis J. Harper
Personal details
Born	(1789-03-05)March 5, 1789 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	December 14, 1858(1858-12-14) (aged 69)
Political party	Jacksonian

Ash was born in Philadelphia. He studied law, was admitted to the bar on June 21, 1811, and commenced practice in Philadelphia. He served as a first lieutenant and regimental adjutant in the First Pennsylvania Militia Volunteers during the War of 1812. At the close of the war he went into partnership with James Buchanan, who became the 15th President of the United States, and continued the practice of his profession in Philadelphia.

Ash was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress. He was not a candidate for reelection in 1836 to the Twenty-fifth Congress. He practiced law until his death in Philadelphia in 1858.

Michael Woolston Ash Tombstone at Laurel Hill Cemetery

He was interred at the Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and re-interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Michael Woolston Ash (id: A000305)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard