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Solomon Claggett Ashley 1866–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1866

Birth Location: Grayson County, KY

Death Date: 26 Feb 1940

Death Location: Leitchfield, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Ashley

Mother: Mary Raymer

Spouse(s): Mary Sapp

Children(s): Bessie Ashley, Osie Ashley, Chote Ashley, Causy Ashley

In 1866, Solomon Claggett Ashley entered the world in Grayson County, KY, born to William Ingland Ashley And Mary Jane Raymer. In 1870, Solomon Claggett Ashley resided in Litchfield, Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Solomon Claggett Ashley resided in Sand Spring, Grayson, Kentucky, USA. Solomon Claggett Ashley married Mary Thomas Sapp, and had children including Bessie B Ashley, Causy G Ashley, Chote Ashley, Osie O Ashley. Solomon Claggett Ashley passed away in 1940 in Leitchfield, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Solomon Claggett Ashley entered the world in Grayson County, KY, born to William Ingland Ashley And Mary Jane Raymer.
  • In 1870, Solomon Claggett Ashley resided in Litchfield, Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Solomon Claggett Ashley resided in Sand Spring, Grayson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Solomon Claggett Ashley married Mary Thomas Sapp, and had children including Bessie B Ashley, Causy G Ashley, Chote Ashley, Osie O Ashley.
  • Solomon Claggett Ashley passed away in 1940 in Leitchfield, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Solomon Ashley's Ancestors

Self
Solomon Ashley
1866–1940
Birth Place: Grayson County, KY
Parents
William Ingland Ashley
1824–1912
Kentucky
Mary (Jane) Raymer
1839–
Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Welcome (Martin "Welk") Ashley
1801–1890
Virginia.
Bathsheba (Barbara Bell) Decker
1802–1890
Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Miles (Berry) Raymer
1802–1870
Ohio, KY
Catherine Hayes
1822–1870
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Cary Sr
1770–1820
Mary Phelps
1774–1823
Henry Decker
1768–1845
Patsey Talley
1770–1847
Michael Sr.
1765–1845
Pretius Brown
1785–1840
William *
1796–1859
NANCY BLAIR
1799–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Ashley
1755–1824
Hannah Pace
1750–1830
Hendrick Decker
1716–1768
Ann Coleman
1715–1782
John Patriot)
1749–1843
Martha Overby
1750–1792
Abraham Sr
1735–1809
Reuben Sr
1756–1830
Anna (unverified)
1765–1862
John *
1774–1859
Catherine *
1776–1835
William Blair
1778–1854
Annis Patterson
1780–1852

Solomon Ashley's Descendants

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Solomon (Claggett) Ashley (14 Mar 1866–26 Feb 1940) m. Mary (Thomas) Sapp (Oct 1869–)
  1. 1. Bessie (B) Ashley 1887–
  2. 2. Osie (O) Ashley 1890–
  3. 3. Chote Ashley 1893–
  4. 4. Causy (G) Ashley 1898–

Solomon Ashley's Timeline

6 Records

1866
14 Mar 1866
Birth of Solomon Claggett Ashley in Grayson County, KY
Grayson County, KY
1870
1870
Age 4
Solomon Claggett Ashley resided here in Litchfield, Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Litchfield, Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
Solomon Claggett Ashley resided here in Sand Spring, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Sand Spring, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 34
Solomon Claggett Ashley resided here in Shrewsbury, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Shrewsbury, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 64
Solomon Claggett Ashley resided here in Caneyville, Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Caneyville, Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1940
26 Feb 1940
Age 74
Death of Solomon Claggett Ashley in Grayson County, KY
Grayson County, KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1866
    Event Place: Grayson County, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Index
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2340482
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shrewsbury, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 523; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0025
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Litchfield, Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sand Spring, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Shrewsbury, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shrewsbury, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 523; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0025

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Caneyville, Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2340482

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grayson
    Record Source: Kentucky, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1940
    Event Place: Grayson County, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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