Jane Ashby

John Ashby (1707 - 1789) was a Revolutionary War soldier. He received a letter of reprimand from Gen. George Washington for the conduct of wife (1) Jane Combs, who had a tavern in Virginia that served officers of the British army, Gen. Washington did not approve. Capt. John "Rufus" Ashby m. (2) 27 Oct 1783, Catherine Huffman she was the mother of Charlotte Ashby Satterwhite Parker.

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28 Dec 1755 Then Col. George WASHINGTON writes Capt. John ASHBY, h/o Jane Combs, in reference to both his wife, and his brother-in-law, Joseph:

To Captain John ASHBY of the second Company of Rangers:
I am very much surprized to hear the great irregularities which were allowed of in your Camp. The Rum, although sold by Joseph COOMBS, I am credibly informed, is your property. There are continual complaints to me of the misbehaviour of your Wife; who I am told sows sedition among the men, and is chief of every mutiny. If she is not immediately sent from the Camp,- or I hear any more complaints of such irregular Behaviour upon my arrival there; I shall take care to drive her out myself, and suspend you.

It is impossible to get clothing here for your men. I think none so proper for Rangers as match-coats; therefore would advise you to procure them. Those who have not receive clothing, for the future will receive their full pay without stoppages; and those already made, will be repaid them.

Those who have been clothed must either return them or allow stoppages. I would have you consult your men, and fall upon some method to supply them immediately. I have heard very great complaints about the mens pay; and that it has been misapplied: to prevent any for the future

I Order, that you have your accompts with the men properly stated against I come up. And always after you make payments hereafter, to take two receipts from each man: one of which you are to have entered in a Book kept for that purpose, for your own use; the other must be taken upon a sheet of paper, and transmitted to me monthly.

I have sent you one of the mutiny Bills which you are (as far as it relates to the men) to have frequently read to them. Further; acquaint them, that if any Soldier deserts, altho' he return himself , he shall be hanged.

Given Ye. at Winchester: December 28. 1755. G.W.

(George Washington Papers, Ashby Letter)

Notes: The above were Joseph Combs II and his brother-in-law and sister, Joseph and Jane Combs Ashby. See also (present-day) Fayette Co PA where George Washington, Joseph Combs and Jeremiah KENDALL (grandson of William and Elizabeth Combs Kendall) are found in the late 1760s.

Source:

• http://www.combs-families.org/combs/records/va/frederick.htm#
• http://www.combs-families.org/combs/families/c-jos1.htm
• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Combs-3541

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