Who was Elisha Ashley?

Elisha Ashley (1756–1835) was born in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Milton, Chittenden, Vermont, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Elisha Ashley 1756–1835

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Oct 1756 · Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Died 30 May 1835 · Milton, Chittenden, Vermont, USA

Father Thomas Ashley

Mother Mary Gifford

Siblings Enoch Ashley, Eunice Ashley, Freeman Ashley, William Ashley

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Ashley

Mary Gifford

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Elisha Ashley began in 1756 in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Elisha Ashley passed away in 1835 in Milton, Chittenden, Vermont, USA.

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Life Timeline

1756

Birth of Elisha Ashley in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Birth

1835

Death of Elisha Ashley in Milton, Chittenden, Vermont, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Ashley

This ancestor line traces from Sandwich, Massachusetts (1656) to Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1756) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elisha Ashley (1756–1835) was born in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Milton, Chittenden, Vermont, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.