William Ashley1 
M, #44609, b. May 7, 1758, d. Dec 28, 1828
Family | Phoebe Howe b. Feb 19, 1761, d. Jan 4, 1833 | |
Chronological Events | ||
| Birth* | May 7, 1758 | William Ashley was born on May 7, 1758 at Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States .1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1779 | He married Phoebe Howe, daughter of Nehemiah Howe and Beulah Wheeler, circa 1779 at Vermont, United States.1 |
| Death* | Dec 28, 1828 | William Ashley died on Dec 28, 1828, at age 70 at Darke County, Ohio, United States.1 |
| Obituary | Dec 29, 1828 | OBITUARY: William Ashley began military service in August 1775 at American Revolution, Vermont. He married Phoebe Howe in 1779 at Vermont. William died on 27 December 1828 at Ashley Family Cemetery-Floyd Farm, South of Ithaca, Darke, Ohio, USA-- at age 70. Actually Phoebe and William were buried at the foot of the hill on the Ashley Farm. Later in the 20th Century the DAR put up a tombstone in the Ithaca Cemetery, though I believe his (and Phoebe's remains) may still be at the Ashley farm now where a 2 room school house sits from the early 20th century. Revolutionary soldier, William Ashley applied for his pension, November 26, 1826 in Darke County, Ohio (R283 – Green Mt. Boys, Vt.) His pension was rejected because his service was not on the Continental Establishment as was necessary under the Act of Congress March 18, 1818 under which he made his declaration. William Ashly was born May 7, 1758, place not stated, nor were the names of his parents given. William Ashly enlisted sometime in July or August 1775, served in Capt. John Grant's company in Colonel Seth Warner's regiment, marched to Canada, was at the taking of St. Johns, in the battles of Montreal, Chambly and Sorel, in the retreat from Quebec, and returned to the "United States", in the summer of 1776. He enlisted July 1, 1777, served in Capt Ebenezer Allen's company, Colonel Samuel Herrick's Regiment of Vermont Rangers, was in the evacuation of Ticonderoga, and at the capture of Burgoyne, continued in the service until the last of December 1777. He enlisted sometime in February or March 1778, served two months in Capt Clarks company, Colonel Fletchers regiment of Vermont militia. He had other short tours in the Vermont militia, once under Capt. Dewey. Information provided at Find-A-Grave.com.2 |
| Burial* | Dec 30, 1828 | He was buried on Dec 30, 1828 at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Darke County, Ohio, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 27330822. Ashley Cemetery in Ithaca is the final resting place for William Ashley, Revolutionary War veteran. Located at the foot of the hill behind the old two room school house. Possibly his wife Phebe How(e) is there as well.3 |