only son of Col. John Ashley. He was graduated with honors at Yale in 1756. He was representative to the General Court at Boston. Held other civil appointments. Rose to the rank of Maj. Gen. of the 9th division of Militia of Mass. and distinguished himself in the suppression of the Shay's Rebellion. He died greated lamented..in the 64th year of his age.
His first wife Louisa Ward died in 1769.
His second wife Mary Ballantine, dau. of Rev. John Ballantine of Westfield, died in 1827 aged 83.
only son of Col. John Ashley. He was graduated with honors at Yale in 1756. He was representative to the General Court at Boston. Held other civil appointments. Rose to the rank of Maj. Gen. of the 9th division of Militia of Mass. and distinguished himself in the suppression of the Shay's Rebellion. He died greated lamented..in the 64th year of his age.
His first wife Louisa Ward died in 1769.
His second wife Mary Ballantine, dau. of Rev. John Ballantine of Westfield, died in 1827 aged 83.
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