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Below is a family biography included in The History of Warrick County, Indiana published by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. in 1885.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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STEPHEN ASHBY, a native Hoosier, and one of the well-known men of Lane Township, was born June 25, 1819, in Pike County, and is one of ten children born to Warner and Mary, (Hedges) Ashby who removed to Pike County, Ind., at a very early day, and where their respective deaths occurred in 1826 and 1832. Being left an orphan at thirteen years of age of Stephen Ashby was thus thrown upon his own resources for a livelihood. Until attaining his majority he was employed as a farm hand, then with what means he possessed he purchased land and began farming for himself. March 19, 1840, he married Elvira Jane Hamby, who was born June 12, 1823, a daughter of Stephen Hamby, a successful farmer of Pike County, who died in 1876. Eight children— all living—have blessed their union, and are named as follows: William L., John W., James K. P., Mary Jane, Stephen W., Sarah M., Edna M. and Amanda C. Since 1845 Mr. Ashby has resided on his present place which embraces 120 acres of good land. He is of the old school Democrats, has served two terms as Township Trustee, and now as the evening of life casts its shadows over him he can glance back over a long and eventful career, in which an honored and upright life is prominently set forth.

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This family biography is one of 274 biographies included in The History of Warrick County, Indiana portion of the book: History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties Indiana published in 1885 by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co.  For the complete description, click here: Warrick County, Indiana History and Genealogy

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