George Ashmun

Whig Representative of Massachusetts's 6th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

December 25, 1804 (65 years old)

Birthday

July 16, 1870

Death

American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Initially a member of the Whig Party before helping to found the Republican Party.
Graduated from Yale University in 1823.
Held various political positions, including Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and member of the Massachusetts Senate.
Served in the U.S. Congress from 1845 to 1851, representing the Sixth District of Massachusetts.
Actively participated in committees related to judiciary, Indian affairs, and rules during his congressional tenure.
Opposed the Mexican-American War and was a strong supporter of Daniel Webster.
After leaving Congress, practiced law in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Presided over the Republican Party’s convention in 1860 that nominated Abraham Lincoln for President.
Died in Springfield, Massachusetts, and was buried in Springfield Cemetery.