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Forest Ashley 1771–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 June 1771

Birth Location: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 15 August 1856

Death Location: Mainesburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: David Ashley

Mother: Hannah Leonard

Spouse(s): Eleanor Williston, Harriet Welch

Children(s): Minerva ️, Leonard Ashley, Ethan Ashley, Phinetta Ashley, Welch Ashley, Forest Ashley, Rebecca Ashley, Harriet Ashley, Franklin Ashley, Malina Ashley

In 1771, Forest Ashley entered the world in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA, born to David Ashley And Hannah Leonard. In 1810, Forest Ashley resided in Hancock, Delaware, New York, USA. In 1830, Forest Ashley resided in Columbia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. Forest Ashley married Eleanor Williston, Harriet Welch, and had children including Ethan Allen Ashley, Forest Ashley, Franklin Ashley, Harriet Ashley, Leonard Ashley, Malina Ashley, Minerva Ashley, Phinetta Ashley, Rebecca Ashley, Welch Ashley. Forest Ashley passed away in 1856 in Mainesburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1771, Forest Ashley entered the world in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA, born to David Ashley And Hannah Leonard.
  • In 1810, Forest Ashley resided in Hancock, Delaware, New York, USA.
  • In 1830, Forest Ashley resided in Columbia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Forest Ashley married Eleanor Williston, Harriet Welch, and had children including Ethan Allen Ashley, Forest Ashley, Franklin Ashley, Harriet Ashley, Leonard Ashley, Malina Ashley, Minerva Ashley, Phinetta Ashley, Rebecca Ashley, Welch Ashley.
  • Forest Ashley passed away in 1856 in Mainesburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Forest Ashley's Ancestors

Self
Forest Ashley
1771–1856
Birth Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
David Ashley
1727–1813
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Hannah Leonard
1732–1790
West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Leonard
1705–1747
West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Thankful BAGG
1704–1747
West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Forest Ashley's Descendants

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Forest Ashley (2 June 1771–15 August 1856) m. Eleanor Williston (1773–abt. 1795) m. Harriet Welch (1777–22 January 1839)
  1. 1. Minerva (Ashley️) ️ 1794–1794
  2. 2. Leonard Ashley 1818–1852 m. Mary (Jane) Wilbur 1819–1898
    1. 1. Leonard (Forest) Ashley 1853–1927 m. Mary (Alice) Thomas 1850–1936
      1. 1. Mary (Jane) Ashley 1890–1978
      2. 2. Arthur (Leonard) Ashley 1894–1895
      3. 3. Allison (Maynard) Ashley 1888–1969
      4. 4. Lewis (Wheeler) Ashley 1879–1941
      5. 5. Henry (Harrison) Ashley 1886–1963
      6. 6. Solon (V) Ashley 1883–1903
      7. 7. Leslie (Aron) Ashley 1881–1971
    2. 2. John (Leonard) Ashley 1845–1885
    3. 3. Harriet Ashley 1839–1887
    4. 4. Eleanor Ashley 1842–1935
    5. 5. Henry Ashley 1843–1880
  3. 3. Ethan (Allen) Ashley 1798–1876
  4. 4. Phinetta Ashley 1800–1847
  5. 5. Welch Ashley 1808–1885
  6. 6. Forest Ashley 1805–1882
  7. 7. Rebecca Ashley 1802–1860 m. Gilbert Ayers 1785–1876
    1. 1. Gilbert (Leroy) Ayers 1825–1879 m. Rosann (Louisa) Christian 1829–1893
      1. 1. Gilbert (Leroy) Ayers 1859–1899
      2. 2. Spencer Ayers 1861–1926
      3. 3. Cora Ayers 1864–1942
      4. 4. Hannah Ayers 1856–
      5. 5. Laura Ayers 1857–
    2. 2. Lucy ((Laura Lydia)) Ayers 1821–1892
    3. 3. George (Thompson) Ayers 1823–
  8. 8. Harriet Ashley 1813–1881 m. Thomas Baker 1812–
    1. 1. Ann Baker 1839–
    2. 2. Harriet Baker 1841–1909 m. Delos (W.) Young 1834–1891
      1. 1. Clara (A.) Young 1869–1962
      2. 2. Arthur Young 1869–1875
      3. 3. Charles Young 1867–
      4. 4. William Young 1872–
    3. 3. Thomas Baker 1843–
    4. 4. Sarah Baker 1845–
    5. 5. Emily Baker 1847–
    6. 6. William Baker 1850–
    7. 7. Alice Baker 1853–
  9. 9. Franklin Ashley 1810–1876
  10. 10. Malina Ashley 1820–1851
    1. 1. Thomas (E. Lentz) Jr. 1845–1955

Forest Ashley's Timeline

6 Records

1771
2 June 1771
Birth of Forest Ashley in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 39
Forest Ashley resided here in Hancock, Delaware, New York, USA
Hancock, Delaware, New York, USA
1830
1830
Age 59
Forest Ashley resided here in Columbia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Columbia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 69
Forest Ashley resided here in Columbia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Columbia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 79
Forest Ashley resided here in Union, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
Union, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
1856
15 August 1856
Age 85
Death of Forest Ashley in Mainesburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Mainesburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 June 1771
    Event Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Union, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 830; Page: 203a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Hancock, Delaware, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Hancock, Delaware, New York; Roll: 26; Page: 410; Image: Nym252_26-0214; FHL Roll: 0181380

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Columbia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Columbia, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 145; Page: 10; Family History Library Film: 0020619

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Columbia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Columbia, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 443; Page: 281; Family History Library Film: 0020537

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Union, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 830; Page: 203a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 August 1856
    Event Place: Mainesburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mainesburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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