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William Benjamin Ashford 1868–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Mar 1868

Birth Location: , Giles, Tenn.

Death Date: 25 Mar 1957

Death Location: Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Osbum Ashford

Mother: Mary Bass

Spouse(s): Mattie Ashford

Children(s): Clifford Ashford, Frances Ashford, Grady Ashford, Robbie Ashford, Thomas Ashford

The story of William Benjamin Ashford began in 1868 in , Giles, Tenn.. In 1870, William Benjamin Ashford resided in District 3, Giles, Tennessee, USA. William Benjamin Ashford married Mattie Alice Ashford, and had children including Clifford Ashford, Frances Ashford, Grady Rupert Ashford, Robbie Ashford, Thomas J Ashford. William Benjamin Ashford passed away in 1957 in Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Benjamin Ashford began in 1868 in , Giles, Tenn..
  • In 1870, William Benjamin Ashford resided in District 3, Giles, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Benjamin Ashford married Mattie Alice Ashford, and had children including Clifford Ashford, Frances Ashford, Grady Rupert Ashford, Robbie Ashford, Thomas J Ashford.
  • William Benjamin Ashford passed away in 1957 in Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Osbum Ashford
1836–1891
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, USA
OA
Mary Bass
1845–1908
Birth Location: Elkton, Giles, TN, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Mattie Ashford
1861–1903
Birth Location: Kentucky
MA

Children(s)

Clifford Ashford
1894–
Birth Location: Tennessee
CA
Frances Ashford
1896–
Birth Location: Tennessee
FA
Grady Ashford
1898–1973
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
GA
Robbie Ashford
1901–
Birth Location: Tennessee
RA
Thomas Ashford
1896–
Birth Location: Tennessee
TA

William Ashford's Ancestors

Self
William Ashford
1868–1957
Birth Place: , Giles, Tenn.
Parents
Osbum Ashford
1836–1891
Caswell, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Francis) Bass
1845–1908
Elkton, Giles, TN, USA
Grandparents
William (W.) Ashford
1788–1867
Draketown, Haralson, Georgia, United States
Judah ("Judith") Roberts
1798–1863
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Ashford's Descendants

1.
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William (Benjamin) Ashford (11 Mar 1868–25 Mar 1957) m. Mattie (Alice) Ashford (Apr 15, 1861–1 September 1903)
  1. 1. Clifford Ashford 1894–
  2. 2. Frances Ashford 1896–
  3. 3. Grady (Rupert) Ashford 1898–1973
  4. 4. Robbie Ashford 1901–
  5. 5. Thomas (J) Ashford 1896–

William Ashford's Timeline

9 Records

1865
Mar 11, 1865
Birth of William Benjamin Ashford in Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Giles County, Tennessee, USA
1868
11 Mar 1868
Birth of William Benjamin Ashford in , Giles, Tenn.
, Giles, Tenn.
1870
1870
Age 2
William Benjamin Ashford resided here in District 3, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
William Benjamin Ashford resided here in District 3, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
William Benjamin Ashford resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
William Benjamin Ashford resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
William Benjamin Ashford resided here in Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
1957
Mar 25, 1957
Age 89
Death of William Benjamin Ashford in Ellis County, Texas, USA
Ellis County, Texas, USA
1957
25 Mar 1957
Age 89
Death of William Benjamin Ashford
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 11, 1865
    Event Place: Giles County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T625_1800; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 144
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0039
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: 1256; Page: 53B; Enumeration District: 101
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1529; Page: 43A; Family History Library Film: 553028
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T624_1549; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1375562
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1868
    Event Place: , Giles, Tenn.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1529; Page: 43A; Family History Library Film: 553028

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 3, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: 1256; Page: 53B; Enumeration District: 101

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T624_1549; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1375562

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T625_1800; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 144

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0039

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 25, 1957
    Event Place: Ellis County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1957

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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