William H. Spurgeon
William Henry Spurgeon | |
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Spurgeon in 1909 at age 79 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 78th district | |
| In office January 3, 1887 – January 7, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | E. E. Edwards |
| Succeeded by | E. E. Edwards |
| Member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from the 4th district | |
| In office 1876–1858 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Evey |
| Succeeded by | James D. Ott |
| Mayor of Santa Ana | |
| In office June 1, 1886 – August 1, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Not known |
| Member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors from the 1st district | |
| In office August 5, 1889 – January 5, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Yoch |
| Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors | |
| In office August 5, 1889 – January 5, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Yoch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1829 Henry County, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | June 20, 1915 (aged 85) Santa Ana, California, United States |
| Resting place | Fairhaven Memorial Park |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5 |
| Known for | Founder and first Mayor of Santa Ana, California, first Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors |
William Henry Spurgeon, also known as Uncle Billy, (October 10, 1829 – June 20, 1915) is credited with founding the city of Santa Ana, California. Spurgeon was also the first mayor of the city.