David ASHLEY
Born: 15 May 1769, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 21 May 1827, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 21 May 1827, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
David
ASHLEY
Born
19 July 1735
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West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
28 March 1813
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West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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David had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouses, Marriages & Children of David ASHLEY
David ASHLEY married 
Meribah GAYLORD
Marriage date: 26 January 1765
Marriage place: West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Meribah GAYLORD was the child of William GAYLORD and Elizabeth SCOVILLE
Meribah GAYLORDMarriage date: 26 January 1765
Marriage place: West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Meribah GAYLORD was the child of William GAYLORD and Elizabeth SCOVILLE
Children of David ASHLEY and Meribah GAYLORD
Solomon ASHLEY
Born: 15 June 1770, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 24 April 1822, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 24 April 1822, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Married: Caroline ROGERS 20 December 1793 Place: West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Josiah ASHLEY
Born: 6 October 1772, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1773, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1773, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Aaron ASHLEY
Born: 19 April 1774, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1867, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: abt. 1867, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Noah ASHLEY
Born: 7 November 1774, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 31 July 1853, Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 31 July 1853, Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA
Eunice ASHLEY
Born: abt. 1777, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 5 January 1853, Westfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 5 January 1853, Westfield, Massachusetts, USA
Justin ASHLEY
Born: abt. 1780, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 8 April 1815, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 8 April 1815, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Lucretia ASHLEY
Born: 1 May 1782, Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 10 January 1865, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 10 January 1865, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Enoch ASHLEY
Born: 29 September 1784, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 13 March 1827, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 March 1827, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 173519 July 1735
West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1765 Marriage / PartnerDavid ASHLEY and Meribah GAYLORD 26 January 1765, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
He was 29 years old.
1769 Birth of ChildDavid ASHLEY was born 15 May 1769, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
David was 33 years old.
1770 Birth of ChildSolomon ASHLEY was born 15 June 1770, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
David was 34 years old.
1772 Birth of ChildJosiah ASHLEY was born 6 October 1772, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
David was 37 years old.
1774 Birth of ChildAaron ASHLEY was born 19 April 1774, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
David was 38 years old.
1774 Birth of ChildNoah ASHLEY was born 7 November 1774, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
David was 39 years old.
Revolutionary War
ASHLEY, DAVID
Ancestor #: A003456
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): LIEUTENANT
Birth: 7-19-1735 WEST SPRINGFIELD HAMPSHIRE CO MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 3-28-1813 WEST SPRINGFIELD HAMPDEN CO MASSACHUSETTS
Service Source: MA SOL & SAIL VOL 1, P 312
Service Description: 1) 3RD REGT. CAPT JOHN MORGAN, LEVI ELY
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1) City: WEST SPRINGFIELD - County: HAMPSHIRE CO - State: MASSACHUSETTS
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1) MERIBAH GAYLORD
Ancestor #: A003456
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): LIEUTENANT
Birth: 7-19-1735 WEST SPRINGFIELD HAMPSHIRE CO MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 3-28-1813 WEST SPRINGFIELD HAMPDEN CO MASSACHUSETTS
Service Source: MA SOL & SAIL VOL 1, P 312
Service Description: 1) 3RD REGT. CAPT JOHN MORGAN, LEVI ELY
RESIDENCE
1) City: WEST SPRINGFIELD - County: HAMPSHIRE CO - State: MASSACHUSETTS
SPOUSE
1) MERIBAH GAYLORD
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1782 Birth of ChildLucretia ASHLEY was born 1 May 1782, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
David was 46 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1784 Birth of ChildEnoch ASHLEY was born 29 September 1784, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
David was 49 years old.
1793 Marriage of ChildSolomon ASHLEY married 20 December 1793, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA to Caroline ROGERS
1810 Death of Spouse/PartnerMeribah GAYLORD died 7 February 1810, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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.Death
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Death Date: 28 Mar 1813
Death Place: West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Age: 78
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B39208-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film Number: 186172
Reference ID: Book 2, P 130
'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch : 10 December 2014
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Death Date: 28 Mar 1813
Death Place: West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B39208-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film Number: 186172
Reference ID: Book 2, P 130
'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch : 10 December 2014
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Ashley Cemetery West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
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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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