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Myrtle Ashton 1878–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1878

Birth Location: Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 12 March 1954

Death Location: Glasgow, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Andrew Ashton

Mother: Emeline Silknitter

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1878, Myrtle Ashton entered the world in Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Andrew Benton Ashton And Emeline Silknitter. In 1880, Myrtle Ashton resided in Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Myrtle Ashton resided in Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. Myrtle Ashton passed away in 1954 in Glasgow, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Myrtle Ashton entered the world in Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Andrew Benton Ashton And Emeline Silknitter.
  • In 1880, Myrtle Ashton resided in Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Myrtle Ashton resided in Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Myrtle Ashton passed away in 1954 in Glasgow, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Ashton
1849–1918
Birth Location: Saulsburg, Huntingdon County, Pa
AA
Emeline Silknitter
1854–1929
Birth Location: Salsburg Huntington County, Pennsylvania
ES

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Myrtle Ashton's Ancestors

Self
Myrtle Ashton
1878–1954
Birth Place: Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Andrew Benton Ashton
1849–1918
Saulsburg, Huntingdon County, Pa
Emeline Silknitter
1854–1929
Salsburg Huntington County, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Robert (M.) Ashton
1817–1863
Pennsylvania
Martha Ashton
1817–1850
Pennsylvania
Samuel Silknitter
1820–1874
Pennsylvania, USA
Anna (Eliza) Miller
1824–1908
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Owen Austin
1765–1849
Margaret Morrell
1771–1854
Hezekiah Crownover
1786–1861
Elizabeth Newman\Cain
1796–1875
Philip Silknitter
1788–1862
Mary Dowler
1791–1863
Thomas Sr
1779–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rachel Phipps
1739–1830
Owen Capt.
1735–1814
Robert Morell
1730–1813
Sarah (Morrell)++
1732–1828
John Jr
1743–1803
Mary South
1745–1798
Elizabeth Vaux
1785–1861
Georg Silknitter-Seidenstricker
1754–1815
Barbara wife
1760–1795
Richard confirm)
1753–1844
Mary Porter
1753–1828
Matthew MD
1728–1827
Mary Dunn
1750–1845

Myrtle Ashton's Timeline

5 Records

1878
Mar 1878
Birth of Myrtle Ashton in Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 2
Myrtle Ashton resided here in Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Myrtle Ashton resided here in Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Myrtle Ashton resided here in Philadelphia Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1954
12 March 1954
Age 76
Death of Myrtle Ashton in Philipsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Philipsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1878
    Event Place: Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1117; Page: 437A; Enumeration District: 279
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1241396
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1412; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 1117; FHL microfilm: 1375425
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1117; Page: 437A; Enumeration District: 279

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1241396

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1412; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 1117; FHL microfilm: 1375425

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 March 1954
    Event Place: Philipsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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