Benjamin
ASHLEY
(b.
14 November 1737
,
West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
d.
19 January 1828
,
West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
)
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Benjamin ASHLEY was born 14 November 1737 in West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Benjamin ASHLEY was the child of Benjamin ASHLEY and Jane SHAWBenjamin had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Benjamin married Ruth WELLER 14 January 1769 in Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Ruth WELLER was born 31 July 1745 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA (Wyben). Ruth died 3 July 1819 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Ruth was the child of David WELLER and Hannah ROOT.
Benjamin ASHLEY died 19 January 1828 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
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Family and Children of Benjamin ASHLEY
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Ruth WELLER-- Date: 14 January 1769 Place: Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Ruth WELLER was the child of David WELLER and Hannah ROOT
Children of Benjamin ASHLEY and Ruth WELLER:
Ruth ASHLEY (b.18 December 1769, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 8 June 1848, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA)
Marcy ASHLEY (b.abt. 1771, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 9 September 1775, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
Hannah ASHLEY (b.13 June 1773, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 28 August 1775, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
Benjamin ASHLEY (b.20 June 1775, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 9 November 1856, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA)
Elijah ASHLEY (b.19 April 1777, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 29 October 1859, )
Mercy ASHLEY (b.8 June 1779, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 2 September 1820, )
Hannah ASHLEY (b.2 July 1782, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 24 December 1869, Hartford, Connecticut, USA)
Ruth WELLER-- Date: 14 January 1769 Place: Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay Ruth WELLER was the child of David WELLER and Hannah ROOT
Children of Benjamin ASHLEY and Ruth WELLER:
Ruth ASHLEY (b.18 December 1769, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 8 June 1848, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA) Marcy ASHLEY (b.abt. 1771, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 9 September 1775, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay) Hannah ASHLEY (b.13 June 1773, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 28 August 1775, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay) Benjamin ASHLEY (b.20 June 1775, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 9 November 1856, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA) Elijah ASHLEY (b.19 April 1777, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 29 October 1859, ) Mercy ASHLEY (b.8 June 1779, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 2 September 1820, ) Hannah ASHLEY (b.2 July 1782, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 24 December 1869, Hartford, Connecticut, USA)
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1737 Birth 14 November 1737
West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1769 Marriage / PartnerBenjamin ASHLEY and Ruth WELLER 14 January 1769, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
He was 31 years old.
1769 Birth of ChildRuth ASHLEY was born 18 December 1769, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 32 years old.
1773 Birth of ChildHannah ASHLEY was born 13 June 1773, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
Benjamin was 35 years old.
Revolutionary War
ASHLEY, BENJAMIN
Ancestor #: A003447
Service: NEW HAMPSHIRE Rank(s): LIEUTENANT
Birth: 11-14-1737 WEST SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 1-19-1828 WEST SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
Service Description: 1) 3RD CO. REGT.
SPOUSE
1) RUTH WELLER
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ASHLEY, BENJAMIN
Ancestor #: A003447
Service: NEW HAMPSHIRE Rank(s): LIEUTENANT
Birth: 11-14-1737 WEST SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 1-19-1828 WEST SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
Service Description: 1) 3RD CO. REGT.
SPOUSE
1) RUTH WELLER
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1775 Birth of ChildBenjamin ASHLEY was born 20 June 1775, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 37 years old.
1775 Death of ChildHannah ASHLEY died 28 August 1775, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 37 years old.
1775 Death of ChildMarcy ASHLEY died 9 September 1775, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 37 years old.
1777 Birth of ChildElijah ASHLEY was born 19 April 1777, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 39 years old.
1779 Birth of ChildMercy ASHLEY was born 8 June 1779, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 41 years old.
1782 Birth of ChildHannah ASHLEY was born 2 July 1782, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 44 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.1819 Death of Spouse/PartnerRuth WELLER died 3 July 1819, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Death
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Death Date: 19 Jan 1828
Death Place: West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Age: 90
Birth Date: 1738
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B39208-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film number: 186172
Reference ID: Book 4, P 10
'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FCM4-SPN : 10 December 2014), Benjamin Ashley, 19 Jan 1828; citing West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, reference Book 4, P 10; FHL microfilm 186,172.'
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Name: Benjamin Ashley
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Death Date: 19 Jan 1828
Death Place: West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Age: 90
Birth Date: 1738
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B39208-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film number: 186172
Reference ID: Book 4, P 10
'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FCM4-SPN : 10 December 2014), Benjamin Ashley, 19 Jan 1828; citing West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, reference Book 4, P 10; FHL microfilm 186,172.'
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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