William Shepperd Ashe | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | James Iver McKay |
| Succeeded by | Francis Burton Craige |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 3rd district | |
| In office 1853–1855 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1813 Rocky Point, North Carolina |
| Died | September 14, 1862 (aged 49) Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sarah Ann Green |
| Alma mater | Trinity College |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 |
| Rank |  Colonel[1] |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Shepperd Ashe (August 12, 1813 – September 14, 1862) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a Democratic U.S. representative from North Carolina between 1849 and 1855.[1]
After his service in Congress, Ashe served as an officer in the Confederate army during the Civil War.