Benjamin ASHLEY

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14 November 1737 , West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Died

19 January 1828 , West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

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Benjamin ASHLEY Jane SHAW

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Born: 14 November 1737 in West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Father: Benjamin ASHLEY

Mother: Jane SHAW

Benjamin had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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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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Benjamin ASHLEY married

Ruth WELLER
Marriage date: 14 January 1769
Marriage 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

Born: 18 December 1769, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 8 June 1848, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Marcy ASHLEY

Born: abt. 1771, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 9 September 1775, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Hannah ASHLEY

Born: 13 June 1773, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 28 August 1775, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Benjamin ASHLEY

Born: 20 June 1775, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 9 November 1856, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Elijah ASHLEY

Born: 19 April 1777, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 29 October 1859,

Mercy ASHLEY

Born: 8 June 1779, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 2 September 1820,

Hannah ASHLEY

Born: 2 July 1782, West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 24 December 1869, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Birth — 1737
14 November 1737
West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

1769 Marriage / Partner
Benjamin ASHLEY and Ruth WELLER 14 January 1769, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)

He was 31 years old.

1769 Birth of Child
Ruth ASHLEY was born 18 December 1769, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Benjamin was 32 years old.

1773 Birth of Child
Hannah 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.

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1) RUTH WELLER
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1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)

1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)

1775 Birth of Child
Benjamin ASHLEY was born 20 June 1775, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Benjamin was 37 years old.

1775 Death of Child
Hannah ASHLEY died 28 August 1775, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Benjamin was 37 years old.

1775 Death of Child
Marcy ASHLEY died 9 September 1775, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Benjamin was 37 years old.

1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)

1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)

1777 Birth of Child
Elijah ASHLEY was born 19 April 1777, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Benjamin was 39 years old.

1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)

1779 Birth of Child
Mercy ASHLEY was born 8 June 1779, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Benjamin was 41 years old.

1782 Birth of Child
Hannah 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)

1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)

1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

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1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

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1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

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1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

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.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

1819 Death of Spouse/Partner
Ruth WELLER died 3 July 1819, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.

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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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