George Washington Ashby

M, #3419, b. 2 August 1853, d. 18 February 1929
George Washington Ashby|b. 2 Aug 1853\nd. 18 Feb 1929|p3419.htm|Richard Washington Ashby|b. 16 Mar 1827\nd. 5 Apr 1903|p3678.htm|America Lane|b. 24 Apr 1831\nd. 1 Jul 1920|p3679.htm|||||||||||||

Relationship=Great-grandfather of Robert Lynn Adams.
Relationship=Grandfather of Ida Ione Ashby.
Last Edited=29 Dec 2007
George Washington Ashby.
Identity of children is unknown.
     George Washington Ashby was born on 2 August 1853 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.3,4,5 Conflicting evidence states that George was born at Indiana on 2 August 1852.6 He was the son of Richard Washington Ashby and America Lane.1,2

George Washington Ashby was enumerated with Richard Washington Ashby as George Ashby on the Census of 16 July 1860. He was shown as age 8, born in Indiana, and had attended school in the last year..7

George Washington Ashby was enumerated with Richard Washington Ashby as George Ashby on the Census of 1 June 1870. He was shown as age 19 and born in IN..8

George Washington Ashby and Amanda Powers obtained a marriage license on 31 August 1872 at Davis Co., Iowa.9

George Washington Ashby married (first) Amanda Powers on 1 September 1872 at Perry Township, Davis Co., Iowa, when he was 19.9

George Washington Ashby married (second) Melissa Ann Gravitt, daughter of James Henson Gravitt and Elizabeth Bell, on 26 May 1875 at Davis Co., Iowa, when he was 21 at the home of Eli D. Powers.10,11,12

George Washington Ashby is head of household on the Census of 7 June 1880 at Wyacondah Township, Davis Co., Iowa, as George Ashby. He was shown as a farmer, age 29 and born in IN. His father was shown as born in KY; his mother in IND. Also enumerated were Melissa Ann Ashby, Amanda America Ashby, Ida May Ashby and George William Ashby.13

As of 9 November 1880, George Washington Ashby was also known as George Ashbury.14

William L. Wright and Ida May Ashby obtained a marriage license on 17 March 1894 at Appanoose Co., Iowa. George Washington Ashby gave an affidavit supporting the granting of a marriage license.15,16

George Washington Ashby is head of household on the Census of 22 June 1900 at Vermillion Township, Appanoose Co., Iowa, as George W. Ashby. He is shown as a white male, age 49 and born in Indiana in Aug. 1850. He had been married 27 years. His father was born in Kentucky; his mother in Indiana. He could read and write. He was a farmer and rented the farm.. Also enumerated were Howard Ray Ashby, Emery Emmet Ashby, Clyde Hinson Ashby, Grover Everett Ashby, Alice O. Ashby and Melissa Ann Ashby.17

George Washington Ashby were named as Richard Washington Ashby's children in probate of the estate of Richard Washington Ashby on 2 April 1904 at Fredonia, Wilson Co., Kansas; His will was made at Fredonia, KS 1 Apr. 1903. The will was witnessesd by William York, age 37 and E. L. Johnson, age 44.18

George Washington Ashby was listed as the head of household on the 1905 Iowa State Census at Franklin Township, Appanoose Co., Iowa. Also living in the household were Melissa Ann Gravitt, Emery Emmet Ashby, Clyde Hinson Ashby, Alice O. Ashby, Howard Ray Ashby and Grover Everett Ashby.19

George Washington Ashby is head of household on the Census of 20 April 1910 at Center Township, 1st Ward,, Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, as George W. Ashby. Listed as a white male, age 58. He was born in Indiana as were both his parents. He has been married twice. HIs has been currently married for 35 years. He is a laborer and does odd jobs. He can read and write. He rents the house.. Also enumerated were Howard Ray Ashby, Melissa Ann Ashby, Emery Emmet Ashby, Clyde Hinson Ashby, Grover Everett Ashby, Alice O. Ashby and James Henson Gravitt.20

George became a widower at age 60 when Melissa Ann Ashby died on 22 August 1913 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 56; The GenForum posting shows cause of death was gall stones on 22 Aug 1913.12,5,21

George Washington Ashby was enumerated with Emery Emmet Ashby as George W. Ashby on the Census of 1 January 1920 at Center Township, Ward 3, Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa. He is shown as age 67, a widower and born in Indiana. His occupation is laborer. He is listed as the father of the head-of-household..22

George Washington Ashby lived at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, on 18 February 1929.23

George Washington Ashby died on 18 February 1929 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 75. He died at the home of Ida May ASHBY Lee of kidney trouble.23,4,5

On 18 February 1929 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, George William Ashby, Howard Ray Ashby and Grover Everett Ashby was/were named as George Washington Ashby's son in George Washington's obituary. Amanda America Wallace, Ida May Lee and Dessie Manson was/were named as George Washington Ashby's daughter in George Washington's obituary.23 He was buried at Thomassan Cemetery, Appanoose Co., Iowa.23,24

George Washington Ashby was shown as the father of Howard Ray Ashby in Howard Ray's obituary.25

Child of George Washington Ashby

Children of George Washington Ashby and Melissa Ann Gravitt

Citations

  1. [S37] 1880 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA, Vol. 9; ED 52; Sheet 10; Line 46.
  2. [S2] Interview, Ida Ione Ashby Adams, 1996.
  3. [S417] Obituary of George W. Ashby, 18 Feb 1929, Mr. Ashby was born in Indiana, August 2, 1853.
  4. [S195] Obtained from Ruth Doty, "FGS, GW Ashby".
  5. [S173] Ashby Genforum, online http://genforum.genealogy.com/ashby, Message 989, posted by Ruthie D on 12 July 2000.
  6. [S221] Bertine - Harper Web Site, no longer available online, Appanoose Co., IA Death Records, Book 4, page 8, #31 establishes date and state cited as source.
  7. [S39] 1860 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA, Dwelling No. 924, Family No. 858 Troy Post Office.
  8. [S40] 1870 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA, Page 188.
  9. [S440] Marriage of George & Amanda Powers Ashby.
  10. [S175] Marriage of George & Melissa ASHBY: Wm. Gravitt testified as to their competent age and condition. The Certificate of Marriage was returned and filed on 19 June 1875..
  11. [S19] 1910 US Census Population Schedule, Appanoose Co., IA, ED 14, Page 97, sheet 8A. Married for 35 years. Second marriage for George; first marriage for Mellisa.
  12. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", Page 7.
  13. [S37] 1880 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA, Microcopy No. T-9, Roll No. 336, Enumeration District 52, Page 11, Family Number 105.
  14. [S171] USGenWeb, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/, http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadavis/births.htm viewed 08 May 2004.
    Davis County Births, 1880 Bk1
    Ashbury, male 9 Nov 1880 Melissa and George Ashbury

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  15. [S437] Marriage Certificate of Ida May Ashby and W. L. Wright.
  16. [S35] Appanoose Co., IA Marriages, Book 12, Page 8.
  17. [S189] Appanoose County Iowa, Family Quest Archives, Heritage Quest Digital Microfile T623\416\PART2\125A; Enumeration District 20 Sheet 13(Stamped 125A); Location 254/254.
  18. [S182] The Heritage Genealogical Society, Wilson Co. Estate Records, pages 4 and 5.
  19. [S538] 1905 Iowa State Census Population Schedule, Appanoose Co., IA, Franklin Township, Postoffice Address RFD Cincinnati #1.
  20. [S190] Appanoose County Iowa, Family Quest Archives, Heritage Quest Digital Microfile T624\390\PART3\97A; Enumeration District 14 Sheet 8A(Stamped 97).
  21. [S221] Bertine - Harper Web Site, no longer available online, Cited Appanoose County, Iowa Death Records, Book 3, Page 200..
  22. [S1] 1920 US Census Population Schedule, Appanoose Co., IA, Supervisor's District 8, Enumeration District 19, Sheet 7 (Stamped 121 A). Enumerated 9 Jan 1920.
  23. [S417] Obituary of George W. Ashby, 18 Feb 1929.
  24. [S221] Bertine - Harper Web Site, no longer available online.
  25. [S222] Obituary of Howard Ashby, Jan. 24, 1967.
  26. [S17] 1900 US Census Population Schedule, Appanoose Co., IA, Entry 254/254..
  27. [S436] Marriage Certificate of Dessie Ashby and Thomas G. Manson.
  28. [S422] Obituary of Alice Ashby Manson, 23 Dec 1963.