William H. Spurgeon

William Henry Spurgeon
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	(1829-10-10)October 10, 1829 Henry County, Kentucky, United States
Died	June 20, 1915(1915-06-20) (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,[1] 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.