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Esther ASHBY was born in 1879.⁽¹¹⁹⁾ Parents: James Hankerson ASHBY and Martha Jane SAUNDERS.

Children were: Blanche ROHR .

Frances ASHBY was born in 1800. Parents: Silas ASHBY and Sarah COLLETT.

Fransisina ASHBY was born on 15 Mar 1748/49. Parents: Elias ASHBY and Winnifred MILLION.

Frederick ASHBY was born in 1868 in IA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ Parents: James Hankerson ASHBY and Martha Jane SAUNDERS.

George L. ASHBY was born about 1859. Parents: William Henry ASHBY and Margaretta BOYER.

Gideon ASHBY was born in 1802. Parents: Bladen ASHBY and Catherine VAN METER.

Hankerson ASHBY was born in 1797 in Hardin Co., KY.⁽¹²¹⁾ He died on 12 May 1868 in Redman, Tama Co., York Twp., IA.⁽¹²²⁾ Page 1053, 1883 History of Tama County, York Township: Hankerson Ashby, formerly from Indiana, was a settler in York township of 1853. He claimed the east half of the northeast quarter of section 14. He sold this claim in February, 1854 and went to Michigan and after a few years, returned to this township and located at Redmon, where he died in 1869.

Lands, Tama County, 1853-1856, Vol. 1: In Book 5, p. 129 of Land Deeds, there is a record of Henkerson Ashby selling land to Levi Marsh, date of the instrument being July 28, 1855. Description: Commencing at the NW corner of NE-SE Sec. 26, Twp. 83 N. 13 W. (York) - running E 40 r S 24 r and W 40 r and N 24 r to place of beginning. The deed states that Hankerson and his wife, Susanna, sold this 6 acres for $15.

In Land Deeds, Book 5, p. 270, Hankerson Ashby bought land in Sec. 25 Twp 83N 13 W from Simon Overturf. Date - July 8, 1856.
In Land Deeds, Book 5, p. 271, Hankerson Ashby sold to Stephen Wilcox land in Sec. 26. Date of instrument was Jan. 31, 1857. (This was in Twp. 83N 13 W -- York).
In Land Deeds, Book 5, pp. 271-72, Ashby bought 12 A. in Sec. 26 from James A. Vandorin. Date of instrument: Jan. 13, 1857.
In Land Deeds, Book 6, pp. 328-29, Hankerson Ashby sold to Simon Overturf land in Sec. 26, Twp 83 N 13 W ---"2 A. along the creek." Date of instrument: July 28, 1855.

According to Tama County History, Hankerson's second wife, and mother of Catherine, was Mary Ann Wilder. Catherine's obit states she had a half-brother named David Dale. Census and marriage records prove that Catherine was born to Mary Ann Wilder in 1848 and Hankerson married Susanna in 1850. Therefore, it was with Susanna that the move was made to Iowa in 1852 with the Shugarts. Parents: Bladen ASHBY and Catherine VAN METER.

He was married to Peggy J. FRAMMEL on 9 Jan 1818 in Preble Co., OH.⁽¹²³⁾ Children were: Nancy ASHBY, Martha ASHBY, Sarah ASHBY, Scyntha ASHBY, Lettice ASHBY, William ASHBY, John W. ASHBY, Joseph ASHBY, Priscilla ASHBY, Alexander ASHBY, Margaret ASHBY, Susan ASHBY, James Hankerson ASHBY, Mary Ellen ASHBY, Baby ASHBY.

He was married to Mary Ann WILDER in 1847 in Kosciusko Co., IN. Children were: Catherine ASHBY.

He was married to Susannah PEMBERTON on 9 Nov 1850 in Cass Co., Penn Twp., MI. Susannah was the third wife of Hankerson. She was a widow with two children and the sister-in-law of Joseph Pemberton. Joseph was married to Eleanor Ashby, Hankerson's sister. Susannah was 45 years of age in the 1850 census. "The Ashby Book" states Susannah and Hankerson were married in the presence of Joseph pemberton and Joel Osborn, ceremony by William Allen, Justice of the Peace.

Hankerson ASHBY was born on 6 Feb 1757 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., VA. He died on 21 Aug 1780 in Hardin Co., KY. The following are taken from The Ashby Book, Vol. 2.

[There is a record in Frankfort, KY that Bladen, Thompson, and Silas ASHBY inherited most of Hankerson's land, so it is assumed by compiler that he left no widow or issue.]

Book 4, Jefferson Co., KY, pp. 362, 435: Land listed to Hankerson ASHBY on Shot Pouch Creek, South Fork of Limestone Creek in Hardin Co., KY inherited by Bladen Ashby.

Book 12, Hardin Co., KY., p. 284: Heirs of Hankerson ASHBY survey 28 Oct 1797.

Hankenson ASHBY served as a Private in Captain James COOK's Company, Coloniel Daniel MORGAN's Rifle Regiment, Continental Troops. His name is on the payroll of that organization from July 1777 to December 1778. Later in Illinois papaers he appears on Peter ASTERGER's Company of Kentucky. The company commanded by General George Rogers CLARK commencing 18 Aug 1780 and ending 21 Aug 1780, last day included name of Hankenson ASHBY, having served three years and entitled to the sum of 20608 pounds after the name Hankerson ASHBY is written the word "dead" but no date. [This information copied by Rebecca JOHNSTON at Richmond, VA.]

"Soldiers & Sailors in the American Revolution," Institute of American Genealogy, 1929, Chicago, Ser. V, No. 25 lists Hankerson ASHBY in Captain John DEAN's Company, Westmoreland County, PA. Rangers on p. 494 as Ensign. Another entry lists him as a Volunteer in Captain Andrew LYNN's Company from Westmoreland County.

Mrs. Henry CHANEY of St. Marys, KS 66536 states that Hankerson ASHBY was b 2 June 1758 Overwharton Parish, Va., and that he married in 1787 in Hardin Co., KY. This informationw as given to Mrs. Helen E. BLAIS, PO Box 222, North Powder, OR 97867 who forwarded it to compiler who has nothing further on this.

The name of HANKERSON (HANKENSON) appears in early New Jersey records (1731 Monmouth). Unverified data claims taht Thomas(2) ASHBY and Mary Ann McCULLOUGH were thought to have moved to Maryland, but inquiries by the compiler have not confirmed this.

"Index for Old Kentucky Surveys & Grants," Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort, 1975, p. 4: Hankerson ASHBY, heirs of, Vol 11, Original Survey No. 11, Hardin Co., Shotpouch Creek, survey dataed 28 Oct 1797, Book 4, p. 482, grantee Hankerson ASHBY and heirs, grant date 15 Mar 1800, Book 12, p. 284-285, 500 acres. [Hankerson had died 21 Aug 1780, Hardin Co., KY]

"Ashbys, Reids., p. 14: "Hankerson ASHBY's name appears in two references in Eckenrod's "Revolutionary Soldiers," the one below "I.P.D. 58" and another "Pitts LL," which is the payroll of Capt. Hancock LEE, in which Hankerson ASHBY, private, served 87 days and records his payment (From Archives, Dept., Virginia State Library, Richmond, VA) No date is given.

Hankerson ASHBY has a record of service under General George Rogers CLARK. His name apepars on the payroll of Capt. Peter ASTURGUS' Company of Kentucky County, Virginia Militia, from July 18, 1780 to Aug 21, 17890, and the notation "dead" afte rhis name. This is found in a manuscript document known as "Illinois Papers, Book D, p. 58, being "in actual service on expedition against SHawneetown and ending Aug. 21, 1780.

Bladen and Hankerson are said to have enlisted together at Fort Pitt.

Michigan Land Records, St. Joseph Co., Michigan, Sec. 22 Penn Twp., 7 Mar 1836, 120 acres; also Sec. 24, 7 Mar 1836, 40 acres. Parents: Thomas ASHBY and Mary Ann MCCULLOUGH.

Hankerson ASHBY was born on 11 Apr 1791. Parents: Silas ASHBY and Sarah COLLETT.

Harold W. ASHBY was born on 30 Aug 1909 in CO.⁽¹²⁴⁾ He died in Sep 1980.⁽¹²⁴⁾ Parents: Walter ASHBY and Florence Olive DEE.

Harry Edgar ASHBY was born on 2 Feb 1872 in Louisa Co., IA.⁽¹²⁵⁾ Parents: James Hankerson ASHBY and Martha Jane SAUNDERS.

Helen ASHBY was born about 1848. Parents: Thompson ASHBY and Priscilla JONES.

James Baird ASHBY (Private). Parents: James Calvin ASHBY and Carol BAIRD.

He was married to JoEllen SMITH on 23 Jan 1965 in Sterling, Logan Co., CO. Children were: Darren Baird ASHBY, Denise Jo ASHBY.

James Calvin ASHBY was born on 19 Jul 1908 in Winnebago, Nebraska.⁽¹²⁶⁾ He died on 30 Dec 1997 in Sterling, Logan Co., CO.⁽¹²⁷⁾ Obituary of James C. Ashby--Sterling Journal-Advocate, December 31, 1996:

James C. Ashby, 88, of Sterling, died Monday, Dec. 30, 1996. Visitation will be at noon at the Chaney-Walters Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church with Revs. Gregory and Martha Jean Fitch officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Christian Church Memorial Fund. Mr. Ashby was born July 19, 1908, to Walter and Florence Olive (Dee) Ashby in Winnebago, Neb. He lived in Sterling most of his adult life, where he was a grocery and ranch supply salesman. He married Carol Baird on May 28, 1928, in Sterling. She died Jan. 22, 1950. He married Lenna Wells on July 9, 1951. She died May 10, 1988. Mr. Ashby was a member of the First Christian Church. He is survived by three daughters, Roberta Kelley and husband Dean of Sterling, Nancy Ashby of Sterling, Janice Dermer and husband Walter of Aurora; a son, James Baird Ashby of Longmont; five step-children, Gene Wells and wife Joan of Phoenix, Ariz., Armor Wells and wife Mona of Port Townsend, Wash., Norma Wagner and husband Dave of Sterling, Dale "Bud" Wells and wife Janice of Denver, Kent Wells of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Bernard and wife Dorothy of Longmont, and Elton and wife Burnadene of Lakewood; a sister, Erma Curtis of Sterling; a sister-in-law, Bernice Ashby of Sterling; 22 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Harold and sister Leone Reese. Parents: Walter ASHBY and Florence Olive DEE.

He was married to Carol BAIRD on 28 May 1928 in Logan Co., Sterling, CO.⁽¹²⁷⁾ Children were: Roberta Darlene ASHBY, Nancy Carol ASHBY, Janice Ann ASHBY, James Baird ASHBY.

James G. ASHBY was born about 1864 in IA. He died on 24 Oct 1926 in Woodbury County, Sioux City, IA.⁽¹²⁸⁾ 1909 Sioux City Directory shows James G. and Luther E. Ashby living at 614 Clark and were listed as laborers.

Woodbury County Courthouse, Death Record Book I, p. 9
James Ashby, died-24 October 1926, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa. Male, white, single. 62 yrs. of age. Born- around 1864 in Iowa. Residence- Winnebago, Nebraska. Farmer. Died of shock following gunshot wound of upper left arm- accidental, at Winnebago, Neb. Had operation on 24 October 1926. No autopsy. Dr. Charles F. Thompson, Sioux City, Iowa. Buried Floyd Cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa, on 27 October 1926, Section A-_66. Westcott Funeral Home, Sioux City, Iowa.

Article of death in the Sioux City Journal, Monday, October 25, 1926:
HUNTER KILLED ACCIDENTALLY: Winnebago Man Died of Wound Received When Gun Is Discharged.
Loss of blood and shock caused when he accidentaly shot himself in the right arm at his home near Winnebago, Neb., resulted in death Sunday evening for James Ashby, a farmer, 65 years old.
Ashby was brought to Sioux City shortly after the accident occurred and his arm amputated at St. Joseph's Hospital in an effort to save his life. He was so weak from loss of blood, however, that he did not recover from the operation.
Ashby was preparing to go hunting with friends, and was packing his shotgun in a case when the accident occurred. The gun was discharged as he was taking it apart, and the charge entered his right arm.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Westcott's undertaking firm is in charge. Parents: William ASHBY and Eliza FARLEY.

James H. ASHBY Parents: Thompson ASHBY and Letitia VAN METER.

James Hankerson ASHBY was born on 19 Mar 1840 in Kosciusko Co., IN.⁽¹²⁹⁾⁽¹³⁰⁾ He died on 4 Oct 1917 in Cedar Co., Magnet, NE. (National Archives Veterans Records for James Ashby). James was born Caseasco [Kosciusko County], Ind. He was 22 years old and listed occupation as farmer. He enlisted August 1, 1862, at Vinton, Iowa for a period of three years. Described as black eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5 ft. 8 in. tall. When mustered in October 10, 1862. Muster-in date Aug. 1, 1862. He was paid a $25 bounty and $2 premium. Muster-in roll for Company D, 28 Regiment Iowa Infantry, dated Iowa City, Iowa, October 10, 1862. "Was engaged in battle of Port Gibson at Champion Hill was sick. Got plenty of that ingredient called "grit." Company Muster Rolls state he was wounded in the left arm at Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864 and sent to general hospital in Davenport, Iowa. He was returned to duty April 15, 1865. In April 1865, transportation stop for $35.68 from York, Pa., to Iowa and return.

Randolph Times newspaper, 11 Oct 1917, p. 5:

"J. H. Ashby, aged 76, one of Magnet's oldest citizens, was buried there last Sunday. "Dad" Ashby, as he was known to Magnet citizens, was one of the pioneers of the town and owned several buildings there. He was quite a character and known over Cedar county to a considerable extent. Some years ago while driving his auto he had a wreck in which his wife lost her life and he was injured. He again married later."

James Hankerson's great-grandson, Norman Ashby, 2712 Magnolia Ct., Sioux City, IA 51106-3804, places James' death in Verdel, NE; same date. Parents: Hankerson ASHBY and Peggy J. FRAMMEL.

He was married to Martha Jane SAUNDERS on 12 Jun 1867 in Louisa Co., IA. Children were: Frederick ASHBY, Nellie Hannah ASHBY, Harry Edgar ASHBY, Joseph Warren ASHBY, Cora Lee ASHBY, Esther ASHBY.

James Wendele ASHBY (Private). Parents: Darren Baird ASHBY and Thelma MCFARLANE.

Janice Ann ASHBY (Private). Parents: James Calvin ASHBY and Carol BAIRD.

She was married to Walter James DERMER on 17 Aug 1958 in Sterling, Logan Co., CO. Children were: Stephen Lee DERMER, Jeffrey Ray DERMER, Melanie Kay DERMER, Mark James DERMER.

Jeannie Ellen ASHBY (Private). Parents: Walter Bernard ASHBY and Dorothy Elizabeth BARNHART.

She was married to Wayne GROSSHANS in Colorado. Children were: Kally GROSSHANS, Stacey GROSSHANS.

Jesse ASHBY was born on 20 May 1750. Source: The Ashby Book, Vol. II, Ashby, Robert (1), p. 3:

Margery Ashby had son Jess b 20 Mar 1750 called "grandson" in will of Robert (1) Ashby dated 17 Apr 1692 Stafford Co., Va., and listed as "under 21." Also Overwharton Parish Register.

". . . that he the said John or his heirs pay unto my Grandson Jess ASBEE son of Margery ASBEE one good Feather Bede furniture and good Cow and Calf also five pounds Current money, & my Gun, which I have already nominated for him. ITEM but if the said Jess ASBEE should die before he arrives to the full age of Twenty one Years, or do not Dwell or abide with the said John ASBEE until the said Jess shall arrive at the full age of twenty one Years as aforesaid then I give and bequeath unto my said son John ASBEE all my Estate real & Personal . . ." Parents: (Jesse?) ASHBY and Margery (?).

Joel C. ASHBY was born about 1846. Parents: Thompson ASHBY and Priscilla JONES.

John ASHBY was born about 1731. He died in Nov 1776 in Philadelphia, PA. Parents: Robert , Sr. ASHBY and Elizabeth BOTTS.

He was married to Sarah MCCULLOUGH on 26 Feb 1756 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., VA.

John ASHBY was born about 1852. Parents: William Henry ASHBY and Margaretta BOYER.

John W. ASHBY was born in 1829 in OH.⁽¹³¹⁾ Tax Record, York Twp., Tama County, 1865, notes a John Ashby is delinquent of $105 for 1863 taxes. There was no other information. Parents: Hankerson ASHBY and Peggy J. FRAMMEL.

Jonnie ASHBY was born on 6 Apr 1872 in Tama Co., IA.⁽¹³²⁾ He died on 9 Dec 1874 in Otter Creek Twp., Tama Co., IA.⁽¹³³⁾ Hayes Cemetery, Sec. 22, Otter Creek Twp., Tama Co., IA. Jonnie Ashby, 9 Dec 1874, 2 Y 8 M 3 D, son of W. & E. Ashby. Parents: William ASHBY and Eliza FARLEY.

Joseph ASHBY was born in 1830 in MI.⁽¹³⁴⁾ Parents: Hankerson ASHBY and Peggy J. FRAMMEL.

Joseph Warren ASHBY was born on 10 Aug 1875 in Benton Co., IA. Parents: James Hankerson ASHBY and Martha Jane SAUNDERS .

Leona Isabelle ASHBY was born about 1920. She died about 1995. Parents: Walter ASHBY and Florence Olive DEE.

Letitia ASHBY was born in 1795 in Hardin Co., KY. Parents: Bladen ASHBY and Catherine VAN METER.

She was married to James BANNON on 26 Jun 1823 in Wayne Co., IN.

Letitia V. ASHBY was born in 1813. Parents: Thompson ASHBY and Letitia VAN METER.

Lettice ASHBY was born in 1826 in Ohio. Parents: Hankerson ASHBY and Peggy J. FRAMMEL.

Levina ASHBY was born in 1796. She died on 28 Oct 1890.⁽¹³⁵⁾ Parents: Bladen ASHBY and Catherine VAN METER.

She was married to William AUSTIN on 14 Feb 1828 in Wayne Co., IN.

Lewis ASHBY was born about 1862. Parents: William Henry ASHBY and Margaretta BOYER.

Loretta Verlene ASHBY (Private). Parents: Walter Bernard ASHBY and Dorothy Elizabeth BARNHART.

She was married to Eddie SHELNUTT about 1957 in Denver, CO. Children were: Edna Marie SHELNUTT.

Children were: Dwayne Walter SMITH.

Children were: Brent Ashton CAVINS, Kelly Ray CAVINS.

Luther E. ASHBY was born about 1857. He died on 15 Oct 1940 in Woodbury Co., Sioux City, IA. The Sioux City, Iowa, 1909 Directory lists Luther E. and James G. Ashby living at 614 Clark and were laborers. Neither married. Luther was called "Lute."

According to Walter Ashby, nephew, Luther, in his wheel chair, tended a large garden. Parents: William ASHBY and Eliza FARLEY.

Margaret ASHBY was born on 15 Dec 1836 in Kosciusko Co., Jefferson Twp., IN.⁽¹³⁶⁾⁽¹³⁷⁾ She died on 21 Jun 1863 in Tama Co., IA.⁽¹³⁷⁾ Parents: Hankerson ASHBY and Peggy J. FRAMMEL.

She was married to Reuben O. ROGERS on 6 May 1860 in Tama Co., IA.⁽¹³⁸⁾ Children were: Clara Adel ROGERS.

Martha ASHBY was born in 1820 in Ohio. Parents: Hankerson ASHBY and Peggy J. FRAMMEL.

Martha ASHBY was born in 1805. Parents: Silas ASHBY and Sarah COLLETT.

Martha Liza ASHBY was born about 1863. Parents: William ASHBY and Eliza FARLEY.

Mary ASHBY was born in 1796. Parents: Silas ASHBY and Sarah COLLETT.

Mary ASHBY was born in 1791. Parents: Thompson ASHBY and Letitia VAN METER.

Mary Ann ASHBY was born on 30 Jul 1752. Parents: Thomas ASHBY and Mary Ann MCCULLOUGH.

Mary Ann ASHBY was born about 1841. Parents: Thompson ASHBY and Priscilla JONES.

Mary C. ASHBY was born about 1849. Parents: William Henry ASHBY and Margaretta BOYER.

Mary Ellen ASHBY was born in 1842 in Kosciusko Co., IN.⁽¹³⁹⁾ Parents: Hankerson ASHBY and Peggy J. FRAMMEL.

Millie ASHBY was born on 11 Sep 1751. Parents: Robert , Jr. ASHBY and Mary (HARDING?).

Milton ASHBY was born in 1789 in Nelson Co., KY. He died in May 1813. Wayne County Marriage Records: "The marriage record shows that his [Bladen's] son Milton and Polly White were the first couple recorded in the Wayne County Marriage Records." (The Ashby Book, Vol. 2, p. 29). Parents: Bladen ASHBY and Catherine VAN METER.

He was married to Polly WHITE on 20 Jan 1811 in Wayne Co., IN.⁽¹⁴⁰⁾

Milton ASHBY was born in 1801. Parents: Thompson ASHBY and Letitia VAN METER.

Nancy ASHBY was born on 31 Oct 1818 in Ohio. Parents: Hankerson ASHBY and Peggy J. FRAMMEL.

She was married to Mulky HARLAN on 13 Aug 1837.⁽¹⁴¹⁾

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