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Leonard Forest Ashley 1853–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 June 1853

Birth Location: Lafayette, Stark County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 31 December 1927

Death Location: Jackson, Jackson County, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Leonard Ashley

Mother: Mary Wilbur

Spouse(s): Mary Thomas

Children(s): Mary Ashley, Arthur Ashley, Allison Ashley, Lewis Ashley, Henry Ashley, Solon Ashley, Leslie Ashley

In 1853, Leonard Forest Ashley entered the world in Lafayette, Stark County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Leonard Ashley And Mary Jane Wilbur. In 1880, Leonard Forest Ashley resided in Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA. In 1900, Leonard Forest Ashley resided in Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA. Leonard Forest Ashley married Mary Alice Thomas, and had children including Allison Maynard Ashley, Arthur Leonard Ashley, Henry Harrison Ashley, Leslie Aron Ashley, Lewis Wheeler Ashley, Mary Jane Ashley, Solon V Ashley. Leonard Forest Ashley passed away in 1927 in Jackson, Jackson County, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Leonard Forest Ashley entered the world in Lafayette, Stark County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Leonard Ashley And Mary Jane Wilbur.
  • In 1880, Leonard Forest Ashley resided in Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1900, Leonard Forest Ashley resided in Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA.
  • Leonard Forest Ashley married Mary Alice Thomas, and had children including Allison Maynard Ashley, Arthur Leonard Ashley, Henry Harrison Ashley, Leslie Aron Ashley, Lewis Wheeler Ashley, Mary Jane Ashley, Solon V Ashley.
  • Leonard Forest Ashley passed away in 1927 in Jackson, Jackson County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leonard Ashley's Ancestors

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Leonard Ashley
1853–1927
Birth Place: Lafayette, Stark County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Leonard Ashley
1818–1852
Hancock, Delaware, New York, USA
Mary (Jane) Wilbur
1819–1898
Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA
Grandparents
Forest Ashley
1771–1856
Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Harriet Welch
1777–1839
Vermont, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Ashley
1727–1813
Hannah Leonard
1732–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Leonard
1705–1747
Thankful BAGG
1704–1747

Leonard Ashley's Descendants

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Leonard (Forest) Ashley (19 June 1853–31 December 1927) m. Mary (Alice) Thomas (26 May 1850–2 March 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

Leonard Ashley's Timeline

5 Records

1853
19 June 1853
Birth of Leonard Forest Ashley in Lafayette, Stark County, Illinois, United States of America
Lafayette, Stark County, Illinois, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 27
Leonard Forest Ashley resided here in Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Leonard Forest Ashley resided here in Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Leonard Forest Ashley resided here in Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
1927
31 December 1927
Age 74
Death of Leonard Forest Ashley in Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, United States
Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 June 1853
    Event Place: Lafayette, Stark County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota; Roll: T625_841; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 97
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota; Roll: 624; Page: 511c; Enumeration District: 122
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota; Roll: 771; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0105
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota; Roll: 624; Page: 511c; Enumeration District: 122

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota; Roll: 771; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0105

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota; Roll: T625_841; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 97

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 December 1927
    Event Place: Des Moines, Jackson, Minnesota, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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