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James Ashley

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Birthplace: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Death: May 24, 1753 (54)
Westfield, Hampden , Massachusetts
Immediate Family:

Son of Joseph Ashley and Abigail Dewey
Husband of Mercy Noble
Father of Mercy Bancroft; Joseph Ashley and Naomi Ashley
Brother of Abigail Ashley and Naomi Ashley
Half brother of Thomas Dewey; Abigail Dewey; Israel Dewey; Hannah Bartlett; Bashua Bagg and 1 other

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About James Ashley

James Ashley settled in his native town. He and his wife united with the church in Westfield on February 29, 1734. He was chosen town constable in 1741 and tything-man in 1747. He styled himself "yeoman". His will dated 30 Oct 1750, proved 14 Aug 1754, mentions his wife Mercy and his children Joseph and Mercy. {Hamps. Co. Prob. Rec., vol. 8, p. 40}

Children born in Westfield:

  • i. Mercy, b. 16May 1729; m. 1 Mar 1748-9, Capt. John Bancroft of Westfield.
  • ii. Joseph b. 18 Feb. 1733-4.
  • iii. Naomi b. 20 Dec 1740; d. 22 Mar. 1742.

Sources

  1. Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Birth and Death Records from Westfield City Hall. (Westfield, Massachusetts), 38. "James, s. Joseph & Abegeirl (Dewey) b. Feb. 26, 1699"

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James Ashley's Timeline

1699
February 26, 1699
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
1729
May 16, 1729
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
1733
February 18, 1733
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
1740
December 20, 1740
1753
May 24, 1753
Age 54
Westfield, Hampden , Massachusetts