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Benjamin (Abner) Ashley 1786–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jul 1786

Birth Location: Hampton, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 1 Dec 1862

Death Location: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Father: Abner Jr.

Mother: Tryphena Abbott

Spouse(s): Lovisa Converse, Sabra Strickland

Children(s): Amellia Ashley, Elijah Ashley, Charles Ashley, Caroline Ashley, Henry Ashley

The story of Benjamin (Abner) Ashley began in 1786 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut, USA. In 1850, Benjamin (Abner) Ashley resided in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut. In 1860, Benjamin (Abner) Ashley resided in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. Benjamin (Abner) Ashley married Lovisa Converse, Sabra Strickland, and had children including Amellia Benjamin Ashley, Caroline Louise Benjamin Ashley, Charles Converse Benjamin Ashley, Elijah Benjamin Ashley, Henry Abbot Benjamin Ashley. Benjamin (Abner) Ashley passed away in 1862 in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin (Abner) Ashley began in 1786 in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1850, Benjamin (Abner) Ashley resided in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut.
  • In 1860, Benjamin (Abner) Ashley resided in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.
  • Benjamin (Abner) Ashley married Lovisa Converse, Sabra Strickland, and had children including Amellia Benjamin Ashley, Caroline Louise Benjamin Ashley, Charles Converse Benjamin Ashley, Elijah Benjamin Ashley, Henry Abbot Benjamin Ashley.
  • Benjamin (Abner) Ashley passed away in 1862 in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abner Jr.
1754–1829
Birth Location: Hampton, Windham, Connecticut, USA
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Tryphena Abbott
1760–1835
Birth Location: Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lovisa Converse
1788–1848
Birth Location: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
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Sabra Strickland
1798–1863
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Amellia Ashley
1813–
Birth Location: Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
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Elijah Ashley
1815–1891
Birth Location: Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
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Charles Ashley
1817–1893
Birth Location: Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
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Caroline Ashley
1827–
Birth Location: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
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Henry Ashley
1830–1867
Birth Location: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
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Benjamin Ashley's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ashley
1786–1862
Birth Place: Hampton, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Abner (Abner) Ashley Jr.
1754–1829
Hampton, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Tryphena ((Benjamin)) Abbott
1760–1835
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Abner ((Samuel)) Ashley
1722–1801
Hampton, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Mary Cressey
1724–1786
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin ((Paul)) Abbott
1724–1807
Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Mary (Ann "Maryan" (John)) Andrews
1727–1788
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel BSP
1687–1771
Elizabeth Kingsbury
1693–1750
Paul Abbott
1697–1752
Elizabeth Gray
1700–1765
John Andrews
1692–1784
Hannah Fuller
1704–1738
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan BSP
1645–1705
Sarah BSP
1649–1705
William Sr.
1657–1713
Elizabeth Gary
1661–1712

Benjamin Ashley's Descendants

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Benjamin ((Abner)) Ashley (2 Jul 1786–1 Dec 1862) m. Lovisa Converse (29 Nov 1788–25 Sep 1848) m. Sabra Strickland (1798–3 Jan 1863)
  1. 1. Amellia ((Benjamin)) Ashley 1813–
  2. 2. Elijah ((Benjamin)) Ashley 1815–1891 m. Eliza (Ann Jones) Mandell 1823–1899
    1. 1. William (Mandell (Elijah)) Ashley 1844– m. Romelia (Antoinette) Charter 1843–
      1. 1. May ((William)) Ashley 1868–
      2. 2. Grace ((William)) Ashley 1871–
      3. 3. William (Charter (William)) Ashley 1872–
      4. 4. Myron (Mandell (William)) Ashley 1879–
    2. 2. Helen (Eliza (Elijah)) Ashley 1845–1884
    3. 3. Alvin (Switzer (Elijah) Ashley) EOL 1850–1850
    4. 4. Francis (LeRoy (Elijah)) Ashley 1855–1929 m. Emma (Elizabeth) Hodge 1853–
      1. 1. Howard (Francis (Francis)) Ashley 1887–
      2. 2. Robert (LeRoy (Francis)) Ashley 1888–1979
      3. 3. Ruth (A. (Francis)) Ashley 1892–
      4. 4. Bertha (B. (Francis)) Ashley 1902–
    5. 5. Carrie (Lillian (Elijah)) Ashley 1859–
    6. 6. Florence (Adella (Elijah)) Ashley 1861–1882
    7. 7. Katie (Louise (Elijah)) Ashley 1863–1883
    8. 8. Ellen (Maria (Elijah) Ashley) EOL 1871–1949
  3. 3. Charles (Converse (Benjamin)) Ashley 1817–1893 m. Jane (Elizabeth (Russell)) Curtis 1821–1900
    1. 1. Charles (Newland (Charles)) Ashley 1843–1893 m. Alice Irlam 1850–
      1. 1. Jane (Elizabeth (Charles)) Ashley 1879– m. Clarence (Edward) Turton 1879–1914
        1. 1. Jane (E. (Clarence)) Turton 1899–1994
        2. 2. Grace (Marie (Clarence)) Turton 1904–1937 m. Gerard (Marsh (Charles)) Abbott 1895–1984
        3. 3. Ruth ((Clarence)) Turton 1914–1996
        4. 4. Clarence (E. (Clarence) Turton) Jr 1902–
        5. 5. Cllam (A. (Clarence)) Turton 1908–
      2. 2. John (Irlam (Charles)) Ashley 1870–
      3. 3. Clinton (Curtis (Charles)) Ashley 1872–
      4. 4. Edwin (Phelps (Charles)) Ashley 1874– m. Kate M. 1878–
        1. 1. Edwin (P. (Edwin) Ashley) Jr 1898–
        2. 2. Harry (O. (Edwin)) Ashley 1901– m. Rhena 1901–
        3. 3. Charles (Meade (Edwin)) Ashley 1902–1981
        4. 4. Harriet ((Edwin)) Ashley 1905–
        5. 5. Jane (H. (Edwin)) Ashley 1909–
        6. 6. Joseph ((Edwin)) Ashley 1913–
      5. 5. Samuel (Edward (Charles)) Ashley 1876–
    2. 2. Josephine (Elizabeth (Charles)) Ashley 1847–1874
    3. 3. Jane (Lovisa (Charles)) Ashley 1849–
    4. 4. Julia (May (Charles) Ashley) EOL 1853–1854
  4. 4. Caroline (Louise (Benjamin)) Ashley 1827–
  5. 5. Henry (Abbot (Benjamin)) Ashley 1830–1867 m. Elizabeth (Jane (Alanson)) Bugbee 1834–
    1. 1. Harriet (Elizabeth (Henry) Ashley) EOL 1858–1876
    2. 2. Benjamin (Alanson (Henry) Ashley) EOL 1863–1880

Benjamin Ashley's Timeline

4 Records

1786
2 Jul 1786
Birth of Benjamin (Abner) Ashley in Hampton, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Hampton, Windham, Connecticut, USA
1850
1850
Age 64
Benjamin (Abner) Ashley resided here in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut
Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut
1860
1860
Age 74
Benjamin (Abner) Ashley resided here in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
1862
1 Dec 1862
Age 76
Death of Benjamin (Abner) Ashley in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1786
    Event Place: Hampton, Windham, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: 558; Image: 280.
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut; Roll: M432_50; Page: 10A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut; Roll: M432_50; Page: 10A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: 558; Image: 280.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1862
    Event Place: Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
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