In 1776, he was elected to the North Carolina Senate and was elected speaker; the following year, Ashe was appointed presiding judge of the state Superior Court; a post he held until 1795.
He was elected to the North Carolina Senate. This was in 1776. He was elected speaker. This was in 1776. The following year, Ashe was appointed presiding judge of the state Superior Court; a post. He held a post until 1795.