James William ASHBY

Other Events:

• Census: 1885, , Tama, Iowa, USA; ppg 388-389
• Census: 1895, , Louisa, Iowa, USA; pg 257
• Census: 1900, , Louisa, Iowa, USA; ED 83, pg 5B
• Census: 1910, Oakville, Louisa, Iowa, USA; ED 94, pg 13 B

Notes:

Census:
York Township
James Ashby M 27 Iowa
Leedy Ashby F 23 Iowa
Addie Ashby F 3 Iowa
Crancie Ashby F 2 Iowa

Census:
Jefferson Township
James Ashby M 36 Louisa County
Lydia J Ashby F 33 Louisa County
Clarence E Ashby M 11 Louisa County
Clyde P Ashby M 9 Tama County
Harvey L Ashby M 6 Woodbury County
Thomps R Ashby M?tab? 0 Louisa County

Census:
Jefferson Township
James W Ashby Head M 42 May 1858 Iowa m. 19 yrs
Liddie J Ashby Wife F 36 Sep 1863 Iowa 5/5 children
Clarence E Ashby Son M 16 Sep 1883 Iowa
Clyde P Ashby Son M 14 Sep 1885 Iowa
Harvey Lee Ashby Son M 10 Apr 1890 Iowa
Thomps R Ashby Son M 5 May 1895 Iowa
Alma M Ashby Dau F 1 Jul 1898 Iowa

Census:

James W Ashby Head M 51 Iowa
Lydia J Ashby Head F 46 Iowa
Thomps Ashby Son M 16 Iowa
Alma Ashby Dau F 11 Iowa
Fred Ashby Son M 5 Iowa
There is a whole family listed between James and Lydia on this census.
James is an agent - nursery stock.

Other Events:

• Census: 1856, , Louisa, Iowa, USA; pg 280
• Census: 5 Jun 1860, , Louisa, Iowa, USA; pg 9
• Census: 1880, , Louisa, Iowa, USA; ED 125, pg 17 (446A)
• Census: 1885, , Tama, Iowa, USA; ppg 388-389
• Census: 1895, , Louisa, Iowa, USA; pg 258

Notes:

Tax Record, York Twp., Tama County, 1865, notes a John Ashby is delinquent of $105 for 1863 taxes.
1856 Louis Co, Iowa Cenus, Port Louisa Twp,
PP WP LN DW FM SURNAME GIVEN NAME AG X C M W YI BIRTH OCCUPATION
280 14 3 73 86 Ashby John 26 M 3 OH Farmer
280 14 4 Ashby Harkinson 60 M X 3 PA Farmer
280 14 5 Ashby Alexander 22 M 3 IN Farmer
280 14 6 Harlan Nancy 37 F X 2 OH
280 14 7 Ashby Margaret 20 F 3 IN
280 14 8 Ashby James 16 M 3 IN Farmer
280 14 9 Ashby Mary E. 14 F 3 IN
280 14 10 Ashby Katharine 8 F 3 IN
280 14 11 Harlan Eliza Ann 7 F 2 IN
280 14 12 Harlan Christina 7 F 2 IN

Census:
Port Louisa Township
PP WP LN DW FM SURNAME GIVEN NAME AG X C M W YI BIRTH OCCUPATION V T A R D B N d L COMMENTS
280 14 3 73 86 Ashby John 26 M 3 OH Farmer X X
280 14 4 Ashby Harkinson 60 M X 3 PA Farmer X
280 14 5 Ashby Alexander 22 M 3 IN Farmer X X X
280 14 6 Harlan Nancy 37 F X 2 OH
280 14 7 Ashby Margaret 20 F 3 IN
280 14 8 Ashby James 16 M 3 IN Farmer
280 14 9 Ashby Mary E. 14 F 3 IN
280 14 10 Ashby Katharine 8 F 3 IN
280 14 11 Harlan Eliza Ann 7 F 2 IN
280 14 12 Harlan Christina 7 F 2 IN

Census:
Jefferson Township
John W Ashby M 31 Ohio
Anna M Ashby F 21 Prusia
James W Ashby M 2 Iowa
John E Ashby M 5/12 Iowa

Census:
Jefferson Township
J W Ashby Self M 51 Ohio
Mary Ashby Wife F 38 Germany
James W Ashby Son M 22 Iowa
John A Ashby Son M 20 Iowa
Henry H Ashby Son M 18 Iowa
Martha A Ashby Dau F 13 Iowa
Edward Ashby Son M 11 Iowa
Walter Ashby Son M 9 Iowa
Mary Etta Ashby Dau F 4 Iowa

Census:
York Township
John Ashby M 56 Ohio
Anna Ashby F 17 Iowa
Addie Ashby F 15 Iowa (Eddie?)
Marie E Ashby F 8 Iowa
James Ashby M 27 Iowa
Leedy Ashby F 23 Iowa
Addie Ashby F 3 Iowa
Crancie Ashby F 2 Iowa

Census:
Jefferson Township
John W Ashby Sr M 65 Ohio, retired, Baptist, widowed
Edward W Ashby M 24 Tama County, Methodist
Walter M Ashby M 22 Louisa County, Methodist
Henry W Langford M 27 Allamakee County

John married Anna Maria WIRTZ. Anna was born in 1839 in , , , Prussia; died about 1883 in , , Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1830, , , Michigan, USA
• Property: 30 Jul 1840, , Kosciusko, Indiana, USA; 160 acres
• Census: 12 Aug 1850, , Kosciusko, Indiana, USA; pg 313B
• Census: 1856, , Louisa, Iowa, USA; pg 280
• Census: 1860, , Benton, Iowa, USA; pg 40

Notes:

Each of the census records gives a different birth place.

Property:
Kosciusko County Original Tract Book
Range 6 Township 33 Plain Twp
TWP-RNG Description of Lands SECT Acres Date of Entry By Whom Entered District
33-06 NE quarter 32 160 30 Jul 1840 ASHBY, Hankerson LP

Census:
Jefferson Township
29 15 15 ASHBY Hankerson 52 M Farmer KY
30 15 15 ASHBY John 21 M Laborer OH
31 15 15 ASHBY Jospeh 20 M Laborer MI
32 15 15 ASHBY Priscilla 17 F IN
33 15 15 ASHBY Alexander 16 M Laborer IN
34 15 15 ASHBY Margaret 14 F IN
35 15 15 ASHBY Susan 12 F IN
36 15 15 ASHBY James H. 10 M IN
37 15 15 ASHBY Mary E. 8 F IN
38 15 15 ASHBY Catharine 2 F IN

Census:
Port Louisa Township
PP WP LN DW FM SURNAME GIVEN NAME AG X C M W YI BIRTH OCCUPATION V T A R D B N d L COMMENTS
280 14 3 73 86 Ashby John 26 M 3 OH Farmer X X
280 14 4 Ashby Harkinson 60 M X 3 PA Farmer X
280 14 5 Ashby Alexander 22 M 3 IN Farmer X X X
280 14 6 Harlan Nancy 37 F X 2 OH
280 14 7 Ashby Margaret 20 F 3 IN
280 14 8 Ashby James 16 M 3 IN Farmer
280 14 9 Ashby Mary E. 14 F 3 IN
280 14 10 Ashby Katharine 8 F 3 IN
280 14 11 Harlan Eliza Ann 7 F 2 IN
280 14 12 Harlan Christina 7 F 2 IN

Census:
Kane Township
Henry W Vandike M 30 Vir
Sarah Vandike F 36 Ind
Ofelia Vandike F 1 Iowa
Jane Drake F 16 Ind
James Drake M 13 Ind
John Drake M 8 Ind
Elizabeth Drake F 5 Iowa
Hankerson " M 57 Georgia (probably her dad)

Hankerson married Peggy J TRAMMEL on 29 Jan 1818 in , Preble, Ohio, USA. Peggy was born about 1798 in , , Georgia, USA; died about 1844 in , Kosciusko, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
I have a copy of the page from the book.

Other Events:

• Church: Abt 1775, Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA; Great Bethel Baptist Church
• Military: Between 1780 and 1781; Col John Gibson's Detachment, Ft Pitt
• Property: 17 Jun 1784, , Jefferson, Kentucky, USA; Surveyed 500 acres
• Tax List: 1787-1791, , Nelson, Kentucky, USA; Nelson County Tithes 1785-1791, Nelson Co., KY
• Occupation: 1798, , Hardin, Kentucky, USA; Justice of the Peace
• Fact: 5 Jan 1807, , Butler, Ohio, USA; Grand Juror
• Property: 15 Apr 1812, , Wayne, Indiana, USA; SW 1/4 S:12 15
• Will: 1 Aug 1823, , Wayne, Indiana, USA; Will Book 1, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, p. 158
• Probate: 12 Dec 1828, , Wayne, Illinois, USA; will

Notes:

I have copies of two news articles that are about Bladen and his lost grave. The first (1930) bemoans the fate of the grave after his family moved to Michigan and the second (1942) celebrates the placing of a memorial stone by the DAR.

Hardin Co. Will Book A p. 34
Be it Remembered that on the 21 November 1796 I do Emancipate set free and Exonerate from slavery Negro BECKY from me and my Heirs for Ever as far as I have any right or title to her for good services and faithfulness to her Mistress. Given from under my hand the date and date above.
(signed)
JOHN VERTREES
Hardin Co. Will Book A p. 34-At a Court held for Hardin County on Tuesday the 22 Nov 1796 the foregoing Emancipation was acknowledged by the said JOHN VERTREES and ordered to be Recorded. We the subscribers who intermarried with the Daughter of ABRAHAM VANMETER deceased do Emancipate set free and further Exonerate from slavery a negro man named GENERAL belonging to the Estate of the said deceased from our selves and this Given under our hands and seals this 19 day of March 1797.
(signed)
BLADEN ASHBY
THOMSON ASHBY
JAMES EADLEN
At a Court held for Hardin County on Tuesday the 25 day of March 1797 the foregoing Emancipation was Acknowledged by BLADEN ASHBY, THOMSON ASHBY and JAMES EADLEN and was ordered to be Recorded.
Hardin Co. Will Book A p. 34-I do hereby Certify that I have Emancipated my Negro man JAMES from any further services as a Slave to myself or Heirs for Ever and request that the Court May admit the same to Record. Given under my hand this 20 Nov 1796.
(signed)
PATRICK BROWN
Recorded at a court for Hardin County 22 Jan 1797.
[These dates don't work.]

Index to Lettel's Laws of Kentucky,_________SMITH; Bladen ASHBY listed as trustee of Hardin Academy.

DAR Application #103198

(Research):We don't have a specific birthdate for either of these folks but we have some military records that say that Bladen was born about 1759. The earliest that I can image him marrying Catherine would be at age 15 - 1774.
Even if Catherine was 15 when Elizabeth was born, the latest she would be having babies is at age 55 - 1828 (coincidentally the year he supposedly died).
This gives us a year range of 1774-1828 for the births of all these children.

The 1850 Census with Amos and Elizabeth Smith infers that she was born about 1784-1785, just after the assumed marriage date of her parents. If she is indeed the eldest child, and if Catherine is like most of the women in my database, some likely years of birth would be 1785, 1787, 1789, 1792, 1794, 1796, 1799, 1801, 1803, 1806, 1808, 1810, 1813, 1815, 1818. That gives us 15 dates to consider and is 10 years after the latest date I have found in credible work. If she only had 11 babies born, the usual spread is 20-24 years.

Tax List:

Ashbay Bladen & Thompson Ashbay 2 19 Robt Abell 1790
Ashbay Thomas - see Bladen Ashbay 19 Robt Abell 1790
Ashbey Bedy 1 46 Jesse Davis #1 1790
Ashbey Stephen 1 45 Jesse Davis #1 1790
Ashby Beady - see Stephen Ashby 22 Jesse Davis #1 1791
Ashby Bladen 4-2 113 Jos Barnett 1785
Ashby Bladen & Thompson Ashby 2 17 Atk Hill #1 1788
Ashby Bladen & Tompson Ashby 2 9 Atk Hill 1787
Ashby Stephen & Beady Ashby & Tinson Ashby NG 22 Jesse Davis #1 1791
Ashby Thompson 1 147 Atkinson Hill 1791
Ashby Thompson - see Bladen Ashby 17 Atk Hill #1 1788
Ashby Tinson - see Stephen Ashby 22 Jesse Davis #1 1791
Ashby Tompson - see Bladen Ashby 9 Atk Hill 1787

Property:
Indiana Land Entries, Cincinnati District, v 1, p 33:
Bladen Ashby SW 1/4 S:12 15 Apr 1812 being in Wayne Co.

Will:
Will of Bladen Ashby, Decd
In the name of God Amen I Bladen Ashby of Wayne County and State of Indiana being in an ordinary State of health both of mind and body Do make constitute and ordain and confirm this my last will and Testament as followeth.
First I will devise and bequeath unto my Beloved wife Caty Ashby all and singular my Estate Real and personal for her to dispose of at her pleasure after having paid all my full debts.
Second. I do hereby appoint ordain and constitute my beloved son Abraham Ashby sole Executor to this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and disannulling all other wills heretofore made by me In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and Twenty three.
Signed Sealed and acknowledged Bladen Ashby
in presence of ??
Aaron Martin
Joshua Simpson

Buried:
http://www.geocities.com/sdfranklin_1999/inssar_cem-project.html
Patriot: Ashby, Bladen
State Of Service: Virginia
County Of Burial: Wayne
Cemetery: On Farm of Mrs Pearl Beck CLARK near Middlesboro

Bladen married Catherine VAN METER about 1783 in Bladensburg, Prince George's, Maryland, USA. Catherine (daughter of Abraham VAN METER and Elizabeth KLINE) was born in 1759 in , Greene, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1835 in , Cass, Michigan, USA; was buried in 1835 in , Cass, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Caty van Meter
• Property: 1832; (sold) the farm in Wayne Co, Indiana, to Silas Bond and moved to Michihan