Wm. E. Ambler was born at Medina, Ohio, December 18, 1845, and resided there till his parents moved to Hillsdale, Mich., in 1859. He entered Hillsdale College, but in 1865 left that institution, going to Albion College, where he graduated in the scientific course. In 1866, he entered the law-school at Albany, graduated, and was admitted to practice. In 1867, he finished the classical course at Adrian College, receiving the degree of B. A. The same Fall established himself as a lawyer, at Minneapolis, Minn., but in 1868 returned to Michigan, and began the practice of law at Pentwater, Oceana County, where he continues to reside. He has been president of the village, and is a member of the firm of Nielsen & Co., bankers. In 1870, Adrian College conferred on him the degree of A. M., and in 1875, Hillsdale College did likewise. Mr. Ambler was chosen a trustee of the latter institution in 1881, and is not only the youngest member of the present board, but the youngest member ever elected. He was a senator in the State Legislature in 1878, and re-elected in 1880; was elected president pro-tempore of the Senate, January 14, 1881, and was chairman of committees on appropriations and finance, engrossment and enrollment of bills, and reform-school for girls. He is a man of maked ability, and already is making his mark in the state.
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