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Abram
ASHLEY
(b.
3 August 1743
,
Freetown, Province of Massachusetts Bay
d.
20 December 1824
,
Freetown, Massachusetts, USA
)
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Abram ASHLEY was born 3 August 1743 in Freetown, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Abram ASHLEY was the child of William ASHLEY and Mercy "Marcy" ASHLEYAbram had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Abram married Hannah CRAPO 22 January 1783 in Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 4 children. Hannah CRAPO was born 20 May 1758 in Rochester, Massachusetts, USA. Hannah died 4 December 1843 in Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown). Hannah was the child of Consider CRAPO and Mercy WEST.
Abram ASHLEY died 20 December 1824 in Freetown, Massachusetts, USA .
Parents:
William Ashley (1708 - 1783)
Mercy Ashley Ashley (1708 - ____)
Spouses:
Phebe Taber Ashley (1748 - 1781)
Hannah Crapo Ashley (1758 - 1843)
Details of the family tree of Abram appear below.
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Spouse(s) / Partner(s) and Child(ren) of Abram ASHLEY
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Hannah CRAPO-- Date: 22 January 1783 Place: Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Hannah CRAPO was the child of Consider CRAPO and Mercy WEST
Children of Abram ASHLEY and Hannah CRAPO:
Phebe ASHLEY (b.7 October 1786, Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 31 January 1858, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Joseph TABER 31 October 1807 in Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
Stephen ASHLEY (b.23 July 1795, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA d. 23 February 1872, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA )
James ASHLEY (b.25 June 1796, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA d. 17 November 1839, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA )
Jefferson ASHLEY (b.23 April 1801, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA d. 11 November 1874, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA )
Hannah CRAPO-- Date: 22 January 1783 Place: Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay Hannah CRAPO was the child of Consider CRAPO and Mercy WEST
Children of Abram ASHLEY and Hannah CRAPO:
Phebe ASHLEY (b.7 October 1786, Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 31 January 1858, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA)m. Joseph TABER 31 October 1807 in Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
Stephen ASHLEY (b.23 July 1795, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA d. 23 February 1872, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA ) James ASHLEY (b.25 June 1796, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA d. 17 November 1839, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA ) Jefferson ASHLEY (b.23 April 1801, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA d. 11 November 1874, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA )Add History, Life Events, News, Stories about Abram ASHLEY
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1743 Birth 3 August 1743
Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
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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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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1783 Marriage / PartnerAbram ASHLEY and Hannah CRAPO 22 January 1783, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
He was 39 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1786 Birth of ChildPhebe ASHLEY was born 7 October 1786, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
Abram was 43 years old.
1795 Birth of ChildStephen ASHLEY was born 23 July 1795, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
Abram was 52 years old.
1796 Birth of ChildJames ASHLEY was born 25 June 1796, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
Abram was 52 years old.
1801 Birth of ChildJefferson ASHLEY was born 23 April 1801, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
Abram was 57 years old.
1807 Marriage of ChildPhebe ASHLEY married 31 October 1807, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown) to Joseph TABER
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.
1824 Death 20 December 1824
Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
He died at the age of 81.
Abram is buried at: Crapo Cemetery Freetown Bristol County Massachusetts, USA
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