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
Member of the California Senate
from the 34th district
In office
January 5, 1903 – January 2, 1911
Preceded bySylvester C. Smith
Succeeded byLee C. Gates
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 72nd district
In office
January 1, 1901 – January 5, 1903
Preceded byJoseph M. Miller
Succeeded byHerbert Swift Greenwood McCartney
Personal details
Born(1840-03-15)March 15, 1840
County Limerick, Ireland
DiedMay 25, 1930(1930-05-25) (aged 90)
San Pedro, California, US
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary A. White
(m. 1865; died 1907)
Catherine Hartnett
(m. 1908; died 1925)
Children7
Military service
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
 United States Army
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
American Indian Wars

References

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  1. ^ "Join California - William H. Savage". joincalifornia.com.
  2. ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.