Edwin D. ASH (b. 1822)

ASH, CAVE, BUNTON, FINCH, ASKEY, MILLER

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 6/7/2005 at 01:02:45

ASH, Edwin D., farmer and stock raiser; Sec. 5; P. O. West Union; was born in Maryland March 17, 1822; accompanied his parents to Indiana in 1836. Was married, in 1845, to Matilda Cave; she was born in Kentucky Feb. 16, 1830; have seven children - Amanthus (now Mrs. Bunton), born Aug. 27, 1846; Jane M. (Finch), born Aug. 9, 1848; Lafayette, born Oct. 17, 1850; Martha (Askey), born March 20, 1853; Frances (Miller), born Oct. 22, 1855; Charles, born April 27, 1862; and Eddie, born Feb. 15, 1866. Came to this county in 1855; owns about 300 acres of land; is engaged in raising stock; usually has on hand from thirty to fifty head of cattle and same of hogs. The family are all members of United Brethren Church.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Westfield Township
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