William Henry Savage (March 15, 1840 – May 25, 1930) served in the California State Assembly for the 72nd district from 1901 to 1903. He also served in the California State Senate for the 34th district from 1903 to 1911[1] and during the American Civil War he served in the US Army. William Henry Savage was born in County Limerick, Ireland, likely on July 12, 1837. He was educated in Massachusetts prior to enlisting in the Civil War. He died on May 25, 1930, in San Pedro, California.[2]
William Savage | |
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| Member of the California Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office January 5, 1903 – January 2, 1911 | |
| Preceded by | Sylvester C. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Lee C. Gates |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 72nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1901 – January 5, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. Miller |
| Succeeded by | Herbert Swift Greenwood McCartney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1840 County Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | May 25, 1930 (aged 90) San Pedro, California, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary A. White
(m. 1865; died 1907)Catherine Hartnett
(m. 1908; died 1925) |
| Children | 7 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps United States Army |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War American Indian Wars |
References
edit- ^ "Join California - William H. Savage". joincalifornia.com.
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
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