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Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley 1856–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 1856

Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 2 February 1935

Death Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Joshua Ashley

Mother: Fannie Ashley

Spouse(s): John Moore

Children(s): Margaret Moore, Josh Moore, Walter Moore, James Moore, Willie Moore, John Moore

In 1856, Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley entered the world in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA, born to Joshua Ashley And Fannie Ashley. In 1870, Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley resided in Martin, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. In 1880, Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley resided in Martin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley married John Robert Moore, and had children including James Moore, John A Moore, Josh Moore, Margaret Maggie Ann Moore, Walter Moore, Willie Moore. Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley passed away in 1935 in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley entered the world in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA, born to Joshua Ashley And Fannie Ashley.
  • In 1870, Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley resided in Martin, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley resided in Martin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley married John Robert Moore, and had children including James Moore, John A Moore, Josh Moore, Margaret Maggie Ann Moore, Walter Moore, Willie Moore.
  • Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley passed away in 1935 in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Ashley
1807–1888
Birth Location: South Carolina
JA
Fannie Ashley
1818–1900
Birth Location: South Carolina
FA

Spouses(s)

John Moore
1857–1946
Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
JM

Children(s)

Margaret Moore
1882–1968
Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America
MM
Josh Moore
1879–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
JM
Walter Moore
1891–1959
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
WM
James Moore
1885–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
JM
Willie Moore
1888–1932
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
WM
John Moore
1881–1946
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
JM

Mary Ashley's Ancestors

Self
Mary Ashley
1856–1935
Birth Place: Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Joshua Ashley
1807–1888
South Carolina
Fannie Ashley
1818–1900
South Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Ashley's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Ann “Polly”) Ashley (April 1856–2 February 1935) m. John (Robert) Moore (27 Dec 1857–5 Jun 1946)
  1. 1. Margaret ("Maggie" Ann) Moore 1882–1968 m. William (Luther) Greer 1872–1945
    1. 1. Emma (Lucille) Greer 1912–1996 m. William (Robert Roy) McClellan 1907–1970
      1. 1. Jack (Albert) McClellan 1932–2015 m. Harvaline Kelly 1934–2013
      2. 2. Joyce (Lavinia) McClellan 1938–2017 m. Clyde (James) Blair 1932–2010
      3. 3. Peggy (Sue) McClellan 1942–2021 m. William (Clifton Williamson) Sr 1940–2011
    2. 2. Ethel (Mae) Greer 1903–1930
    3. 3. Annie (Elizabeth) Greer 1905–1985
    4. 4. Mary (Ella) Greer 1915–2004 m. Calvin (Greer) Owens 1910–1975
      1. 1. June (Carolyn) Owens 1940–2020
      2. 2. Calvin (Douglas) Owens 1943–2020 m. Andrea (Paulette) Shirley 1943–2023
    5. 5. James (Thomas) Greer 1918–1986 m. Louise (Minnie) Brock 1920–
    6. 6. John (Abner) Greer 1920–1986 m. Clarice (Irene) Darby 1922–
      1. 1. William (Allen) Greer 1944–2023
    7. 7. Frances Greer 1925–2011
    8. 8. Alice (K) Greer 1907–1969 m. James (Roy) Gambrell 1905–1975
      1. 1. Larry (Gene) Gambrell 1932–2018
      2. 2. Francis (Aileen) Gambrell 1926–2008 m. Charlie (Lee) Bell 1925–1985
        1. 1. Ronnie (Lee) Bell 1945–2022
        2. 2. Judy (Dianne) Bell 1948–2011
      3. 3. James (Roy Gambrell) Jr 1929–2014 m. Joyce (Belle) Ragsdale 1934–2021
    9. 9. Helen (C) Greer 1910–2000 m. Wilbur (C) Vaughn 1897–1969
      1. 1. Wilbur (Dennis) Vaughn 1932–1989
      2. 2. Claire (Sue) Vaughn 1935–2022 m. Ray (Lewis) Dickson 1932–2011
  2. 2. Josh Moore 1879–
  3. 3. Walter Moore 1891–1959
  4. 4. James Moore 1885–
  5. 5. Willie Moore 1888–1932
  6. 6. John (A) Moore 1881–1946

Mary Ashley's Timeline

7 Records

1856
April 1856
Birth of Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley resided here in Martin, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Martin, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley resided here in Martin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Martin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley resided here in Honea Path, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Honea Path, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley resided here in Due West, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
Due West, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 74
Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley resided here in Donalds, Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
Donalds, Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
1935
2 February 1935
Age 79
Death of Mary Ann “Polly” Ashley in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 1856
    Event Place: Anderson County, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Martin, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Martin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Honea Path, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Due West, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Donalds, Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 February 1935
    Event Place: Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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