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Benjamin Franklin Ashby 1815–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Mar 1815

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 27 Mar 1883

Death Location: Weston, Collin, Texas, USA

Father: Daniel Maj

Mother: Cassandra Leeper

Spouse(s): Mortiner Ashbey

Children(s): Harrison Ashbey, Elzorah Ashbey, Sullivan Ashbey, William Ashby, Daniel Ashby

Benjamin Franklin Ashby was born in 1815 in Kentucky, USA, the child of Daniel Ashby Maj And Cassandra Leeper. In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Ashby resided in Grand River, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA. In 1863, Benjamin Franklin Ashby resided in Yellow Creek, Chariton, Missouri, USA. Benjamin Franklin Ashby married Mortiner Ashbey, and had children including Daniel Ashby, Elzorah S Ashbey, Harrison S Ashbey, Sullivan G Ashbey, William Merriwether Ashby. Benjamin Franklin Ashby passed away in 1883 in Weston, Collin, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Franklin Ashby was born in 1815 in Kentucky, USA, the child of Daniel Ashby Maj And Cassandra Leeper.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Ashby resided in Grand River, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1863, Benjamin Franklin Ashby resided in Yellow Creek, Chariton, Missouri, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Ashby married Mortiner Ashbey, and had children including Daniel Ashby, Elzorah S Ashbey, Harrison S Ashbey, Sullivan G Ashbey, William Merriwether Ashby.
  • Benjamin Franklin Ashby passed away in 1883 in Weston, Collin, Texas, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Benjamin Ashby's Ancestors

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Benjamin Ashby
1815–1883
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
Daniel Ashby Maj
1791–1878
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Cassandra Leeper
1795–1848
Hopkins County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John Leeper
1760–1812
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Nancy Snow
1765–1819
Albermarle, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Leeper
1728–1799
Jean Thompson
1735–1850
Thomas Sr.
1735–1803
Mary Burrus
1736–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Leeper
1695–1763
Margaret Curry
1700–1765
Hugh Thompson
–1762

Benjamin Ashby's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Ashby (6 Mar 1815–27 Mar 1883) m. Mortiner Ashbey (abt 1830–)
  1. 1. Harrison (S) Ashbey 1848–
  2. 2. Elzorah (S) Ashbey 1852–
  3. 3. Sullivan (G) Ashbey 1854–
  4. 4. William (Merriwether) Ashby 1858–1939
  5. 5. Daniel Ashby 1863–

Benjamin Ashby's Timeline

6 Records

1815
6 Mar 1815
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Ashby in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
Benjamin Franklin Ashby resided here in Grand River, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA
Grand River, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 48
Benjamin Franklin Ashby resided here in Yellow Creek, Chariton, Missouri, USA
Yellow Creek, Chariton, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 55
Benjamin Franklin Ashby resided here in Precinct 1, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 65
Benjamin Franklin Ashby resided here in Precinct 6, Denton, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Denton, Texas, USA
1883
27 Mar 1883
Age 68
Death of Benjamin Franklin Ashby in Texas, USA
Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1815
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Denton, Texas; Roll: 1300; Page: 195b; Enumeration District: 108
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: M593_1588; Page: 78B
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Grand River, Henry, Missouri; Roll: M653_622; Page: 852; Family History Library F
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Grand River, Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Grand River, Henry, Missouri; Roll: M653_622; Page: 852; Family History Library F

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Yellow Creek, Chariton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: M593_1588; Page: 78B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Denton, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Denton, Texas; Roll: 1300; Page: 195b; Enumeration District: 108

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1883
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Weston, Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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