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Information on John Ashbrook

susan_watson1649 — 2012-02-21 14:19:50Z

Hello. I've just started putting together the genealogy of my mother's family. My maternal grandmother was Mary Ashbrook, daughter of Henry Clay Ashbrook, son of Aaron Ashbrook. I've traced the line all the way back to John "the Antelope" Ashbrook. If anyone can give me further information on John Ashbrook's life before leaving Ireland, it would be most appreciated. Thank you. Also, any information on the Ashbrook family currently in VA, OH and KY.

Sophia Ashbrook (1831-1880) & Edmond Beasley

ErinAshbrook — 2012-02-17 21:27:19Z

Hey Ashbrook peeps! :)

I'm looking up my family tree (who would have guessed THAT?) and am stuck on Sophia Ashbrook (1831-1880). I've seen where she married Edmond Beasley on 1/16/1857 and had a bunch of Beasley kids, but that she also had Sebron Francis Asbhrook, Nancy W. Ashbrook, and John Wesley Ashbrook all before her marriage date to Edmond Beasley. My guess is that she was previously married to an Ashbrook. Is that a good guess? LOL... i have found NOTHING on her Ashbrook husband OR on her having a maiden name other than Ashbrook. Is it possible that she had 3 children out of wedlock and they just took her maiden name? Seems so scandalous for that time period! If anyone has any information that can help, I would really appreciate it!

Re: Ashbrooks - VA and WV UPDATE

jodigirl88 — 2011-12-25 01:14:00Z

I am not sure that you will get this, as it has been awhile. I have given up, and then restarted again. I only know that my grandfather, Vincent Ashbrook married Ethel Finns (but found her under Fines, Fins, Kins she could not read or write, except her name that my dad taught her) Around 1920 is when they were married. My father is alive and will ask more questions. I know they lived in Harlan, KY in 1930's. He was born in Russell Co. and she was born in Wise County Virginia. They had 14 children together. My father Morton Kyle Ashbrook was the 13th born. There are only 3 left living. Vince was born approximately around 1888 or 1892 (found 2 dates) Russell County in VA. He was a lot older than Ethel. She remarried twice after he passed. she passed approximatel in 1978. I know that she moved here in Indiana with her children around 1960 or so. I am not sure if they are related to your family or not. I am going to try to get some information from my father about any uncles or Aunts named Ashbrook. I think I have found his father, and his grandparents, which is William B. and Rosa Ashbrook.

Re: Ashbrooks - VA and WV

jodigirl88 — 2011-12-22 09:42:32Z

Hi Debbie,
I am not sure that you will get this, as it has been awhile. I have given up, and then restarted again. I only know that my grandfather, Vincent Alford Ashbrook married Ethel Fins and not sure that date. My father is alive and will ask more questions. I know they lived in Harlan, KY in 1930's. They got married in Claiborne, TN. He was born in Russell Co. and she was born in West Virginia. They had 14 children together. My father Morton Kyle Ashbrook was the 13th born. There are only 3 left living. Vince was born approximately around 1888 or 1892 in VA. He was a lot older than Ethel. She remarried twice after he passed. she passed in summer of 1978. I know that she moved here in Indiana with her children around 1960 or so. I am not sure if they are related to your family or not. I am going to try to get some information from my father about any uncles or Aunts named Ashbrook. And even his grandparents.

Re: america ashbrook(1824-1894)

tanddsmall — 2011-09-01 21:34:54Z

I saw your request and I am a Ferguson, my name is Deanna. My great, great grandmothers name was America Ferguson, married to James Henry Ferguson. I found a website that I believe may have connected her to John Ashbrook and Mary Chenoweth. The website is http://www.chenowethsite.com. Please let me know if this is the same America Ashbrook. I hope this helps, keep in touch.

Re: "Antelope" John Ashbrook Pedigree

tresprin — 2011-03-04 20:36:32Z

Hi, I'm interested in a 2 or 3 generation descendant chart of John Ashbrook who came to America from Ireland. My ancestors were buried in the Ashbrook burial ground in Glendora, NJ and so I wanted to know a little more about John Ashbrook. You can email me at rware1@gmail.com.

Thanks much,
Rich Ware

Re: "Antelope" John Ashbrook Pedigree

tresprin — 2011-03-02 21:34:02Z

Hi JoAnne.

I hope this email finds you well. I know it's been almost 7 years since you posted regarding John Ashbrook (11 May 2004), but I only joined mid last year and have just now stumbled across it. My direct ancestor was John Ware Sr. who was apparently buried in the Ashbrook grave yard in Glendora. Also his wife, Sarah Marple and his father Andrew Ware were probably buried there. I am writing a short review of John Ashbrook in my larger history on John Ware Sr. and Andrew Ware, and was hoping you could send me a short review of Ashbrook's life and anything you have on the Ashbrook grave yard. I want to make sure my facts are correct.

Thanks very much,
Rich Ware
Wheat Ridge, CO
rich@richwarephotography.com

ASHBROOK Delmer V - Vietnam Wall section 29W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-12-26 19:52:20Z

ASHBROOK Delmer V - Vietnam Wall section 29W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,079 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Minnie Ashbook, 84, of Delaware,County ,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-12-10 04:56:56Z

Minnie Ashbrook
Minnie Ashbook, 84, of Delaware, and formerly of Johnstown, died Sunday (Feb. 22, 1998) at Delaware County Health Care. Graveside services were at Green Hill Cemetery, Johnstown, with the Rev. Thomas Lasley officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brandon Baptist Church, RFD 4, Brandon, OH 43050. Arrangements were in care of Crouse-Kauber Funeral Home, Johnstown.

Brandon Baptist Church, "

Kenny Ashbrook, 60, Johnstown,son of,Otis and Mary Walker Ashbrook.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-12-10 04:55:10Z

Kenny Ashbrook
Kenny Ashbrook, 60, Johnstown, died Sunday (August 19, 2001) at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville. Funeral services were held Thursday (August 23, 2001) at Crouse-Kauber-Sammons Funeral Home in Johnstown with Pastor Mike Dexter and Pastor Ross Hartley officiating. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery, Johnstown.
Mr. Ashbrook was born January 1, 1941 in Johnstown to the late Otis and Mary Walker Ashbrook. He retired after 28 years from Kroger, Inc. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Sunbury.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carol Ashbrook of Johnstown; two sons, Ken A. Ashbrook of Newark and Kevin A. (Heather) Ashbrook of Johnstown; two brothers, Clarence Ashbrook of Sunbury and Wayne (Emma Jean) Ashbrook of Johnstown; and four grandchildren, Blake, Nathanael, Aubrey and Joshua Ashbrook.
Ashbrook was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Ashbrook.
Visitation was at Crouse-Kauber-Sammons Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnstown Youth Athletic Association, P.O. Box 433, Johnstown, Ohio 43031.

Orville Ray Ashbrook, 84,born,Waterloo, Iowa, the son of James and Lois Ashbrook of Caney, Kan.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-12-10 04:50:46Z

Orville Ray Ashbrook, 84,
Shawnee, Kan., passed away June 22, 2010. He was born February 16, 1926 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of James and Lois Ashbrook of Caney, Kan. Orville attended school and graduated from the Caney High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He was a ship-fitter Third Class on the USS Kearsarge (cv-33). Orville married Elizabeth (Betty) Toepfer on June 5, 1949. Orville worked in Coffeyville, Kan., and Bartlesville, Okla., as a Union plumber until 1964. In the year 1964, they moved to Shawnee, Kan. He worked as a Union Local #8 Plumber for the Tip Top Plumbing and Heating Company of Kansas City, Mo., for 23 years. Orville was an active member of the Plumbers Local #8 for over 60 years. Orville loved to work and learn about different projects. He loved to help family and friends on any type of plumbing projects. He was known as an avid woodworker in the family and often designed many pieces to please them, especially toys for the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Orville was a member of the United Methodist Church in Caney and later was a member of the United Methodist Church in Shawnee, Kan. Orville was preceded in death by an infant sister and brother; an infant son, James Scott Ashbrook; parents, James and Lois; his brother-in-law Gene Barger; his sister Helen Hall and wife, Elizabeth (Betty). Survivors include a daughter, Denise Dickson and spouse Jaye; a granddaughter, Michelle Blaske and spouse Keith; a grandson Jason Dickson; two great-grandchildren, Serena and Harley Blaske; three sisters, Nadine Barnett and spouse Harold, Delores Waite and spouse Duane, and Guyla Barger. Orville has many nieces and nephews. The visitation will be at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, Kan., from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney, Kan. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given to the Caney Alumni Association, PO Box 174, Caney, KS 67333, or VITAS Hospice Care, 10000 W. 75th St., Suite 240, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at the website www.amosfamily.com (Arr.: The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631- 5566.) The Amos Family, Published in Kansas City Star on June 23, 2010

Elizabeth Ashbrook, 84,born ,rural Fort Scott, Kansas.daughter of Herman and Lottie Toepfer.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-12-10 04:47:41Z

ASHBROOK .

Elizabeth Ashbrook, 84, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away March 8, 2010. She was born November 24, 1925 in rural Fort Scott, Kansas. She was the daughter of Herman and Lottie Toepfer.
Elizabeth attended grade school in rural Fort Scott at the Pleasant Valley School. She graduated from Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Junior College then attended the Pittsburg State Teachers College, now Pittsburg State University. Directly after graduating, Elizabeth taught three years at the Pleasant Valley grade school, a one- room schoolhouse with all eight grades. Later before getting married, she taught three years as a second grade teacher at Caney, Kansas. Then she was a substitute teacher for several years. Elizabeth married Orville Ashbrook on June 5, 1949. Elizabeth and Orville lived in Caney, Kansas, with their daughter until 1964 when they moved to Shawnee, Kansas. Elizabeth worked for the Pyramid Life Insurance Company for twenty-two years in Mission, Kansas. She and her husband both decided to retire in the year 1988. She enjoyed the friends that she made at work and in the community and continued to have get- togethers even years later. Elizabeth loved to travel, cook, and do new things, but being with family was where she was happy. In her earlier years, she enjoyed being a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and Bible School teacher. All through the years, she enjoyed being a volunteer for charity work by helping at church events or even sending out mailings. She was a member of the Caney United Methodist Church and later a member of the Shawnee United Methodist Church.
Elizabeth was preceded in death
by her infant son, James Scott Ashbrook;
her parents;
a sister, Mildred Defebaugh;
and brother, Kenneth Toepfer.
Survivors include her husband, Orville; a daughter, Denise Dickson and spouse Jaye; a granddaughter, Michelle Blaske and her spouse Keith; a grandson, Jason Dickson; and two great-grandchildren, Serena and Harley Blaske. She is also survived by one brother, Earnest Toepfer and his spouse Freda; sister-in- law Wilma Toepfer; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 11, at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS. Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Friday, March 12, at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney, KS. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Stafford County Hospital, 502 S. Buckeye, Stafford, KS 67578 or Reno County Hospice, 1600 N. Lorraine, Suite 203, Hutchinson, KS 67501 or a charity of your choice. Online Condolences may be left at www.amosfamily.com. (Arr.: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913- 631-5566) Published in Kansas City Star on March 10, 2010

Caney United Methodist Church ."

McPHERON Zada Z ASHBROOK 1867-1958

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-04 12:01:59Z

McPHERON Zada Z ASHBROOK 1867-1958

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 215,827 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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Re: Thomas Ashbrook

carole310 — 2010-06-12 20:35:14Z

Thank you for the info. I have No will for Peter-Mar 1, 1782 court--Martha, the idow, renounced her dower rights. At the Mar. 1, 1782 court pg. 339, Martha widow of Peter, made guardian of her sons William & Jeremiah. Also at same court, Thomas & Martha Ashbrook chose Martha Ashbrook as guardian. Sarah Ashbrook m-Oct. 28, 1778 Edward Featerstone. Peter Ashbrook, bondsman. Fed. court 1792, Thomas Ashbrook was the administrator of the estate of Martha Ashbrook & an appraisal of her estate submitted to same court. Mag. of Va. Genealogy vol. 35 no. 1 Joseph Baugh m-Martha Ashbrook,Chesterfield,Married 29 Oct.1789 by George Smith. Previously published marriage bond in Chesterfield Co. I have children of Peter & Martha Edwards--Peter, Thomas, Leonard??, Sarah, Martha, Jeremiah & William.
Our line is Joesph m-Susannah Lockett. Good luck and good hunting. Carole

Re: Thomas Ashbrook

hughesle318 — 2010-06-12 16:11:31Z

After digging into some old family photographs, etc. I have found a page of an old family bible. The scanned file can be found in my family tree. It reads:

"Tho. Ashbrooke son of Peter Ashbrooke and Martha was born the fifthteenth day of October 1763."

It lists the following children of Thomas Ashbrooke:
Sarah Martin Ashbrook (b 1789), Mary Edwards Ashbrook (b 1791), ?Jame Wholeman Ashbrook (b 1793), Peter Muling Ashbrook (b 1795),Martha Woodson Ashbrook (b 1797) Thomas Washington Ashbrook (b 1800) Nancey Embrow Ashbrook (b 1802), Jordan Martin Ashbrook (b 1805), Bowling Robertson Ashbrook (b 1809)

I am still researching how/if this Peter Ashbrook is connected to the earlier Ashbrooks in Chesterfield.

Re: Thomas Ashbrook

PattyRohne60 — 2010-05-01 13:42:55Z

Carole,

I'm related to the Ashbrooks through the Baugh's Would Love to see what information you have on those Ashbrooks. I get confused with all the Peters and intermarriages. Contact me at rohne@newulmtel.net.

Re: Thomas Ashbrook

carole310 — 2010-04-30 21:38:42Z

My husbands line is from Thomas 1620-1700??, father of Peter Ashbrook 1643 Henrico Co., Va-1713 Henrico Co., Va. M. Jane Jennett. By 1832 our branch of Ashbrook's were in Ky. His son Peter Ashbrook I have m-Mary Forrest and had children--Elizabeth, Isabella, Peter Jr., Martha, Judith & Sarah. I do not have a listing for this Thomas Ashbrook. Also our line married into the Baugh and Akins families when in Va. Peter, son of Peter & Mary, m- Elizabeth Robert and had children--William, Sarah, Joseph(our line), Peter, Mary, Martha & Jeremiah. Joseph m-Susannah Lockett
If you have found something different please let me know.
Carole Ashbrook

Thomas Ashbrook

hughesle318 — 2010-04-30 19:40:58Z

So I went to the county courthouse today (I live in Chesterfield!) and found the will for a Thomas Ashbrook, which listed Edna as his wife, and 9 children:

Peter M. Ashbrook, Thomas W. ,JORDAN M., Bowling R., Sarah M., Polly E.,?Jame (daughter), Martha, Nancy E.

This is listed in the will book 12 which is dated Sept 1830-April 1834.
The will is hard to read but it appears as if he died on April 9 1832.

I'm wondering if he is a descendent of Peter Ashbrook. I printed off Peter Ashbrook's will as well while I was there.

Laura

Re: Jordan Ashbrook

hughesle318 — 2010-04-28 02:52:50Z

Hi Carole,

It was me who sent the message on Jordan M. Ashbrook. I appreciate you checking your records. He was born around 1803 and lived in Chesterfield, Va. He married a Martha Hancock in 1835. I have been searching for his fathers name for awhile now and have not had any luck. I'm planning on going to the county courthouse to do some research there. If any one has any information on this name, or maybe an M. Ashbrook born around the same time, I would love to take a look.

Thanks,

Laura

Jordan Ashbrook

CaroleAshbrook49 — 2010-04-19 13:35:48Z

I was sent a message asking about Jordan Ashbrook but I was unable to get back to the message. My Ashbrook line has Peter Ashbrook for 3 generations. We do not have a Jordon Ashbrook in the family. You may have to check the "Antelope" John Ashbrook line. If you have a Chenowith in your line you are the John Ashbrook line. Our line has Baugh, Slayden. Good luck and good hunting. Carole

Re: "Antelope" John Ashbrook Pedigree

carole310 — 2009-09-10 13:28:27Z

I am related to the other Ashbrook line from Virginia. Thomas Ashbrook came to Virginia in 1653. If there are 3 generations of Peter Ashbrook, then this is my line.
Thank you for the info. I gave my Antelope John Ashbrook info to David Ashbrook because this was his line.
Carole Ashbrook

Re: "Antelope" John Ashbrook Pedigree

sleepymom61 — 2009-09-10 12:26:29Z

Don't know if you are still looking for information or not-what I have came from my dad's grandfather's family, someone evidently having done some genealogy research on the Ashbrook family all the way back to John from the Antelope. My information comes down through his son Aaron and Aaron's son Levi. If you are interested, please contact me and I'll see if what we have might help you.

Lulu Ashbrook d. 1964 Santa Clara, CA - help please

megan912mueller — 2008-11-17 23:21:32Z

Hello,

Looking for an obit for Lulu/Lula Ashbrook. Her maiden name was Pennington and her first husband's surname was Crawford.
She died 24 Sep 1964 in Santa Clara County, CA.
I am hoping to discover her first husband's name. They were married before 1947 and spent some time in Merced Co, CA.

Re: Daniel Ashbrook

DANSTEVENSON — 2008-07-08 13:39:35Z

Joseph William Ashbrook was born 22 Jan 1852 at Graves County, Kentucky, the son of John and Margaret SLAYDEN (b. c1819 in KY) ASHBROOK. Joseph married Johnny Linda BOYD in 1876 and had three daughters. They lived at Graves Co., KY in 1880 and Tampa, Florida in 1900.

Re: "Antelope" John Ashbrook Pedigree

MalamuteMikeE — 2008-03-05 03:03:38Z

I'm trying to find more info John (Antelope) Ashbrook, I think I come down his line, and anybody reading this plz up update your email address if you have changed it.
Thanks
Mike Elkins

Re: "Antelope" John Ashbrook Pedigree

MalamuteMikeE — 2008-03-05 02:55:47Z

I'm trying to find more info John (Antelope) Ashbrook, I think I come down his line, and anybody reading this plz up update your email address if you have changed it.
Thanks
Mike Elkins

Re: Ashbrooks cheshire

ray1700 — 2007-11-22 09:16:25Z

I have a Mary ( Martha ) Ashbrook b1743 Frodsham daughter of John and Sarah Ashbrook ( IG record ).
Mary married Joseph Broom at Great Budworth in 1761 ( IG record ).
Do you have any record in your tree of this marriage?

Ray Broome

Re: Henry Clay Ashbrook Harrison Co,KY

Bigghawk — 2007-11-11 05:30:52Z

If you want to the family.Above and below. Call me 937-269-6650 My name is Roy Newton Ashbrook GG grandson Of henry clay.G grandfather was Newt Ashbrook, Grandfather was Roy N Ashbrook ,Father was Forest Ashbrook And I,m named after my Grandfather ,my sons are Dustin & Dana .I have all the Fathers back to Antelope John.............

Henry Frank Ashbrook & Ollie Lee Hale

paxtonfan — 2007-11-07 01:06:16Z

Hello,

I'm trying to find information for my family tree. Henry Frank Ashbrook would be my great grandfather, and Ollie Lee Hale would be my great grandmother. I believe the two of them had 9 children, and Henry Frank may have married Nancy Cravens and had 3 more children. They were probably from the Kentucky area.

Thank you so much! Any information would be great! :)

Erin (paxtonfan@aol.com)

Re: Rev Levi Ashbrook Bap. Preacher married Eleanor Lander

DavidLander27 — 2006-10-17 02:11:56Z

Lander tradition has Rev. Ashbrook married to (1) Eleanor and (2) Mary. Only problem I can't find any proof of Eleanor being #1 wife.

Re: ASHBROOKS IN INDIANA

jeffandjannaclegg — 2006-09-12 20:04:15Z

I have a Thomas Ashbrook listed with my great-grandmother Mattie Frances Ashbrook. Mattie married into the Wilson family from Kentucky, so I am not sure if it is the same set as yours, but would be willing to chat with you anyway.

SIncerely,
Janna Clegg of Indianapolis, Indiana

Mattie Frances Ashbrook

jeffandjannaclegg — 2006-09-12 20:03:38Z

I am looking for information regarding Mattie Frances Ashbrook and her family. Mattie was married to a William Rossie Wilson in 1918 and had three boys: Estil, Lester and Elbert Leslie WIlson of Kentucky. Elbert Leslie is my grandfather.

Names associated with Mattie are: Thomas Ashbrook, Anna Lois, Garnet, Habart, Garner?. I'm not sure if these are parents names or siblings.

Mattie is my great-grandmother and is rumored to be at least half or full-blooded Indian. Tribes are to be determined, but again rumored to be Shoshone/Chippewa/Chickasaw Indian.

She died around the age of 95 in 1978. Born 1883.

ANy information or matches that anyone may have would be greatly appreciated! Hope to talk soon,

Janna Clegg of Indianapolis, Indiana

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