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J.H. Ashley (fl. 1850-1870) was a musician and amateur performer.

Also referred to as Mr Ashley or simply Ashley in some sources.

Biography

Nothing about his life, beyond his involvement in Cape Town from 1856-1873, has yet been found.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

According to Bosman (1980) he was important in various capacities in the musical life of Cape Town between in the late 1870s-1880s, when he resuscitated the Cape Town Choral Society following up on J.H. Ashley (fl. 1850-1870)