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American Revolutionary War Soldier flag   Abraham (Abram)  ASHLEY

Born
3 August 1743 ,  Freetown, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
20 December 1824 ,  Freetown, Massachusetts, USA
Abraham (Abram)  married  Phebe TABER abt. 1765 in Province of Massachusetts Bay .  The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Phebe TABER  was born 7 July 1748 in Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay .  Phebe died 30 September 1781 in Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .  Phebe was the child of Stephen TABER and Rebecca TABER .
Abraham (Abram)  married  Hannah CRAPO 22 January 1783 in Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .  The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Hannah CRAPO  was born 20 May 1758 in Rochester, Province of Massachusetts Bay.  Hannah died 4 December 1843 in Freetown, Massachusetts, USA .  Hannah was the child of Consider CRAPO and Mercy WEST .
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Parents of Abraham (Abram) ASHLEY

Father
William ASHLEY
Mother
Mercy "Marcy" ASHLEY

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Abraham (Abram) had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Abraham (Abram)  married  Phebe TABER abt. 1765 in Province of Massachusetts Bay .  The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Phebe TABER  was born 7 July 1748 in Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay .  Phebe died 30 September 1781 in Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .  Phebe was the child of Stephen TABER and Rebecca TABER.

Abraham (Abram)  married  (2) Hannah CRAPO 22 January 1783 in Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .  The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Hannah CRAPO  was born 20 May 1758 in Rochester, Province of Massachusetts Bay.  Hannah died 4 December 1843 in Freetown, Massachusetts, USA .  Hannah was the child of Consider CRAPO and Mercy WEST.
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Spouses, Marriages & Children of Abraham (Abram) ASHLEY

Abraham (Abram) ASHLEY married flag female ancestor Phebe TABER
Marriage date: abt. 1765
Marriage place: , Province of Massachusetts Bay
Phebe TABER was the child of Stephen TABER and Rebecca TABER

Children of Abraham (Abram) ASHLEY and Phebe TABER


Abraham (Abram) ASHLEY married flag female ancestor Hannah CRAPO
Marriage date: 22 January 1783
Marriage place: Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Hannah CRAPO was the child of Consider CRAPO and Mercy WEST

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BirthBirth — 1743
3 August 1743
Freetown, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Invention 1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)
1768 Birth of Child
Susannah ASHLEY was born 5 June 1768, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 24 years old.
1770 Birth of Child
Mercy ASHLEY was born 9 January 1770, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 26 years old.
1771 Birth of Child
Mary "Polly" ASHLEY was born 31 December 1771, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 28 years old.
1773 Birth of Child
William ASHLEY was born 5 October 1773, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 30 years old.
Revolutionary War
AS
HLEY, ABRAHAMAncestor #: A003446
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): LIEUTENANT
Birth: 8-8-1743 FREETOWN BRISTOL CO MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 12-20-1824 DARTMOUTH BRISTOL CO MASSACHUSETTS
Service Source: MA SOLS & SAILS, VOL 1, P 311
Service Description: 1) ALSO PVT, CAPT LEVI ROUNSEWELL LEXINGTON ALARM
2) CAPT NORTON; COLS POPE, HATHWAY

RESIDENCE
1) City: FREETOWN - County: BRISTOL CO. - State: MASSACHUSETTS

SPOUSE
1) PHEBE TABOR
2) HANNAH CRAPO
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News1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)
News1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)
1775 Birth of Child
Taber ASHLEY was born 14 October 1775, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 32 years old.
News1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)
News1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)
News1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)
1778 Birth of Child
Rebecca ASHLEY was born 6 January 1778, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 34 years old.
1780 Birth of Child
Jepthah ASHLEY was born 6 April 1780, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 36 years old.
1781 Death of Spouse/Partner
Phebe TABER died 30 September 1781, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
marriage1783 Marriage / Partner
Abraham (Abram) ASHLEY and Hannah CRAPO 22 January 1783, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

He was 39 years old.
1783 Birth of Child
Thomas ASHLEY was born 17 August 1783, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 40 years old.
Invention 1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
News1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)
1786 Birth of Child
Phebe ASHLEY was born 7 October 1786, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 43 years old.
News1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)
1788 Birth of Child
Betsey ASHLEY was born 3 July 1788, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 44 years old.
U.S. President1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

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1790 Birth of Child
Abraham ASHLEY was born 19 September 1790, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 47 years old.
News1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)
1792 Birth of Child
Noah ASHLEY was born 3 June 1792, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 48 years old.
Invention 1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)
1795 Birth of Child
Stephen ASHLEY was born 23 July 1795, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 52 years old.
1796 Birth of Child
James ASHLEY was born 25 June 1796, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 52 years old.
U.S. President1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

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1799 Birth of Child
Leonard ASHLEY was born 10 July 1799, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 55 years old.
Invention 1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)
U.S. President1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

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1801 Birth of Child
Jefferson ASHLEY was born 23 April 1801, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)

Abraham (Abram) was 57 years old.
News1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)
News1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)
marriage1807 Marriage of Child
Phebe ASHLEY married 31 October 1807, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA to Joseph TABER
U.S. President1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States
NewsThe 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.
Invention 1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)
U.S. President1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States
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Crapo Cemetery Freetown Bristol County Massachusetts, USA

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DeathDeath — 1824
20 December 1824
Freetown, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 81.
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Crapo Cemetery Freetown Bristol County Massachusetts, USA
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February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state

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