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101 The following obituary was published in the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat on August 15, 2013:

Daryl T. Ashcom
The Tribune-Democrat
JOHNSTOWN — ASHCOM – Daryl T., 36, Johnstown, died Aug. 13, 2013. Born March 24, 1977, in Johnstown, son of Alvin T. and Judith Ann (Smith )Ashcom. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother; wife of nine years, Lauren “Sunny” (Charles) Ashcom; daughter, Kendyl Ashcom; sister, Stacy,married to John Ford; nephews, Jordan and Zane Ford; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ray E. and Royann Charles; sister-in-law and future brother-in-law, Deanna Charles and Jared Stewart; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Daryl worked in the environmental services department at Memorial Medical Center. He was a die-hard Patriots fan and enjoyed playing video games, hunting, music and reading. Daryl was a devoted husband, father, uncle “Doedoe,” brother, son and friend. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m.Sunday at Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., Nancy Hoover, officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to  Kendyl Ashcom Trust, c/o AmeriServ Financial, downtown office. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., exclusive provider of“Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com. 
Daryl Thomas ASHCOM
 
102 The following obituary was published in the Johnstown Tribune Democrat (Johnstown, Pennsylvania) from on September 29, 2009:

ASHCOM – David Carl, 76, Johnstown, died Sept. 28, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 11, 1933, in Johnstown, son of the late Kenneth E. and Emma Ruth (Miller) Ashcom. Preceded in death by brother, John E. "Jack" Ashcom. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Edna Ruth (Harcher) Ashcom; children, Kathleen, married to James Kay; David, married to Luanne (Krepple); Timothy, married to Ingrid (Larson); Linda, married to James Szypula; Kenneth, married to Beth (Kauffman); and John, married to Jackie (Humma); 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; also uncle, Norman F. Shaffer. A 1952 graduate of Johnstown High School, where he was a band member. U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War as a navigator serving on the USS Minotaur ARL 15, where he received NDSM Ribbon. He also was a Navy band member and played "Taps." Retired cabinetmaker and carpenter for Osteopathic Medical Hospital in Philadelphia. Member of Albright United Methodist Church, where he was very active and served as a member of the choir for many years. Also member of the Old Men's Club and Barbershop Quartet and a former Cub Scouts leader. He enjoyed wood crafting, hunting and fishing, playing horse shoes, singing and playing the trumpet, especially to entertain others. He loved family and friend gatherings and spending time in the mountains and outdoors. He was artistically talented in drawing and painting scenery and portraits. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Albright United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of David to Albright United Methodist Church, 608 Cooper Ave., Johnstown, Pa. 15906. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes and Crematory Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., an exclusive provider of veterans and family memorial care. (www.hindmanfuneralhomes.com)
 
David Carl ASHCOM
 
103 According to his mother Ginger in 2009, David Jr. owns his own heating & cooling company in Charlottesville, Virginia. David Edwin ASHCOM
 
104 According to his wife Ginger in 2009, David enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1968 and served on the USS Joseph Strauss during the Vietnam war until 1973. David is a professional farrier and breeder/trainer of fine horses for the hunter and jumper horseshow competitions. David and Ginger have a live on a farm in Free Union, Virginia. David Edwin ASHCOM
 
105 Dick lived on Bingay Drive and later at 243 Crestmont Drive, each in McCandless, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.

He was the owner of Allegheny Stationary on Perry Highway. He was secretary of the McCandless Township Council for several years in the early 1960's. He also served for 18 years on the North Allegheny School Board, end in November 1973, including five years as President.

According to the obituary published in the October 25th, 1985 edition of the North Hills News Record:

Dick Ashcom Jr., 74, of Ross, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 1985, in Live Oak, Texas.

Mr. Ashcom was the previous owner of the Allegheny Stationery Company, Perry Highway. He was a 1933 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and attended Duquesne Law School.

He served as a Lt. Commdr. of the US Navy during World War II. He also served on the North Allegheny Scool Board for 18 years and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Ross.

He is survived by two daughters, Deborah K. Schellhaas of San Antonio, Texas and Nancy C. Brink of Canton, Ohio; a brother, Charles Wilton Ashcom of Alto Loma, Calif.; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 PM in Christ Episcopal Curch, 5910 Babcock Blvd., Ross. THe family suggests memorial contribuations be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 5910 Babcock Blvd., Ross. Arrangements were handled by H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, 1032 Perry Highway, Ross.


 
Dick Shepard ASHCOM, Jr.
 
106 Dick graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Dental School and practiced dentistry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

According to THE PENNSYLVANIA ELKS: PIONEERS IN ELKDOM, a History of the Pennsylvania Elks State Association, by Ralph Haas, Dr. D. S. Ashcom, of the Allegheny Lodge, served as State President of the Association in 1920-1921.

The following obituary was published in the November 11, 1959 edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

DR. DICK S. ASHCOM

Dr. Dick S. Ashcom, 80, of Marienville, former Pittsburgh dentist, died yesterday in Suburban General Hospital, Bellevue, after a short illness.  Dr. Ashcom, a native of LIgonier and graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry, practiced here for 40 years prior to leaving for Marienville 12 years ago. A veteran of the Spanish-American War, he was active in 26th Ward politics when he lived in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Marienville Presbyterian Church, past state president of the Elks, past Monarch of Islam Grotto, and a member of the Odontological Society of Western Pennsylvania and other dental groups. He is survived by two sons, Dick S Ashcom, Jr., of McCandless Township, and C. Wilson [sic., should read "Wilton"] Ashcom, of Cucamonga, Cal.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Shrodes; a brother, Thomas, and six grandchildren. Friends will be received at Brandt Funeral Home, 1032 Perry Highway, Perrysville, where services will be held today at 8 p.m. Graveside services and burial will be at noon tomorrow in Marienville.

 
Dr. Dick Sheppard ASHCOM
 
107 Earl graduated from Princeton and was the chief car dispatcher for the Pittsburgh Railway Company. He lived in Edgewood, Pennsylvania.

The following obituary was published in the November 17, 1919 edition of the Pittsburgh Daily Post:

Earl Denny Ashcom

Earl Denny Ashcom, 38 years old, leader in many fraternal organizations and prominent church worker of the Wilkinsburg district, died in his home, 19 East End avenue, Edgewood, last night.

Mr. Ashcom was born in Ligonier, a son of pioneer residents of the Ligonier Valley. He was connected the Pittsburgh Railways Company for 12 years and has been a resident of the Edgewood district near 15 years.

Mr. Ashcom was a member of the Mifflin Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, Wilkinsburg Elks, Knights of Malta and many social organizations. He leaves his widow and two children, Andrew Braznell Ashcom and Sarah Adelaide Ashcom; his mother, Mrs. Adelaide Ulerich Ashcom, of Ligonier; three brothers, Dr. Dick Sheppard Ashcom, of Pittsburgh; James Ashcom, of New Brighton, and Thomas Lane Ashcom, of Jeannette, and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Ashcom and Mrs. Beatrice Denny, of Ligonier.

NOTE: James was a half brother and Beatrice should read "Irene", a half sister. 
Earl Denny ASHCOM
 
108 The following death notice was published in the Washington Post on January 27, 1930:

ASHCOM--On Saturday, January 25, 1930, at Garfield Hospital, EDGAR, beloved son of Henrietta Ashcom, aged forty-four years.

Knights Templar service from Hysong's funeral home, 1300 N street northwest, Monday, January 27, at 8 p.m. Funderal and interment at Bluefield, W. Va., Wednesday, January 29, at 2 p.m. 
Edgar Morgan ASHCOM
 
109 According to a profile in the December 18, 1997 edition of The Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania), Edward is the owner of a scuba diving store in Honesdale, Pennsylvania called Pisces Divers. Edward ASHCOM
 
110 According to W. Thomas Hall, P.O. Box 395, Kailua Hawaii 96734, pali@hgea.org, Edward was a merchant in Bedford County. Edward lived in Riddlesburg, Pennsylvania.

According to Samuel P. Bates, History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, Edward S. Ashcom served as a Sergeant in the One Hundred and Ninety-fourth Regiment, Company I, of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, Recruited at Berks and Bedford Counties, Pennsylvania, in the Civil War.

According to the records of the U.S. Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the Dayton Ohio facility, Edward was admitted on October 29, 1903 at age 59, with various maladies. Upon his death, his body was shipped to Everett, Pennsylvania.

The following death notice was published in the August 6, 1915 edition of the Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania):

Hon Ed. S. Ashcom

Hon. Ed. S. Ashcom died at the Soldiers' Home, Dayton, O., Thursday morning of last week. He was a native of Ashcom Station, and was prominent in Republican politics in this county. Interment was made in the Everett Cemetery Saturday afternoon. 
Edward S. ASHCOM
 
111 According to her death certificate, Eleanor was born on January 13, 1861. Eleanor A. ASHCOM
 
112 An alternative date of birth is January 13, 1861. Eleanor A. ASHCOM
 
113 Assumed to be Benjamin and Elizabeth's child based on age and because he/she is buried with them. Eliza Belle ASHCOM
 
114 According to information supplied by John Dwight Kilbourne, 2828 Connecticut Ave., #507, Washington, D.C., e-mail: jkilbourne@worldnet.att.net, based on information that he obtained primarily from Mrs. J. Dawson Reeder beginning in 1952, Elizabeth married Daniel of St. Thomas and they had five childen: Jennifer, Elizabeth, Mary, Samuel and Ann. This is consistent with the research of Areta Blake, who concluded that Elizabeth married Daniel Jennifer.

According to the family record prepared by Mrs. Reeder and on file at the DAR Library in Washington D.C., however, Elizabeth married John Chesley of St. Mary's Co., MD. According to this account, Elizabeth was quite beautiful. John was sailing to Baltimore to buy his wedding outfit for his marriage to a Miss Carroll, but he put in at Pt. Patience because of a storm. There, he met Elizabeth, and being struck by her beauty, he stayed to marry her. This database has John Chesley marrying Elizabeth's grand niece, Mary Ashcom Parren. 
Elizabeth ASHCOM
 
115 According to the 1930 census, Ethelda was living with her parents in Canton, Ohio, in 1930.

According to a photograph of her tombstone on Find a Grave (findagrave.com), Ethelda used the Ashcom surname at her death, so she was probably divorced. 
Ethelda ASHCOM
 
116 The following obituary was published in The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) on February 7, 1973:

Eugene W. Ashcom

Eugene W. Ashcom, 81, of Newark, Del. formerly of New Florence died Jan. 30, 1973 in Delaware.

Mr. Ashcom was born Jan. 21, 1892 in Cambria County, a son of the late Franklin and Margaret Ashcom. He was a retired engineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad, a member of the New Florence United Methodist Church, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 406; Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Westmoreland County Forest 77, for 50 years and Cambria Lodge 278, F & A. M.

Preceded in death by his wife, the former Beulah Mack, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Grace M Spory of Newark and Mrs. Florence Pardoe of Bryn Mawr.

Funeral services were held Saturday in the Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary, Johnstown.

Interment was in Bethel Cemetery, RD 2, New Florence. 
Eugene Wesley ASHCOM
 
117 The following obituary was transcribed on Findagrave.com in 2013 (without attribution, but presumably from The Tribune Democrat (Johnstown)):

Krise - Mrs. Florence D., 60, 104 Marlin Street, died at 9:00 o.m. July 8, 1966, at Memorial Hospital. Born March 1, 1906, in Johnstown, daughter of George and Esthella (Jenkins) Ashcom. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Mrs.Kathryn Leventry. Survived by husband, Charles H. Sr., and these children: Charles H. Jr., Houston, Tex.; George R., Armaugh, presently serving with Army in Viet Nam; Mrs. Martha Carl, Fountain Valley, Calif.; Warren S., Armaugh, and David K., at home; also 14 grandchildren; brother, Robert, 553 Glenwood Avenue, and these sisters: Mrs. Sarah Strombaugh, Vaughn Street; Mrs. Esther Sloan, Boswell R.D. 1; Mrs. Frances Lambing, Pittsburgh and Mrs. Esthella Belz, 755 Sherman Street. Member of Roxbury Methodist Church. Friends received after 7 p.m. Saturday at John Henderson Funeral Home, 215 Central Avenue, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, the Rev. Walter C. Krause. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. 
Florence Dorcas ASHCOM
 
118 Florence's birth and death information was obtained from the Wilford/Forsha Family Tree on Ancestry.com (2010). Florence V. ASHCOM
 
119 Frank died at age 47 when a truck pulled out in front of the motorcycle he was driving. In 1987, the driver of the truck was acquitted of drunk driving causing death, but was found guilty of drunk driving. Frank Martin ASHCOM
 
120 Frank was born in Cokeville, PA, across the river from Blairsville, PA. Cokeville was destroyed in the 1936 flood. He then lived in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA until age four, when he moved to New Florence. He lived in New Florence from 1918 to 1939. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad for three years. In 1939, he moved to Johnstown where he was a furnace man in the open hearth with Bethlehem Steel for 40 years. He returned to New Florence in 1972 before retiring in 1979. He belonged to the New Florence United Presbyterian Church since age 12.

The following obituary appeared in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on October 31, 2014:

Ashcom, Frank M. 100
New Florence
Frank M. Ashcom, 100, of New Florence, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 24, 1914, in New Florence, a son of late James Donald Sr. and Nana Pearl (Cogley) Ashcom. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Susanna (Fletcher) Ashcom; second wife, Dorothy R. (Richardson) Ashcom; son, Frank M. Ashcom Jr.; daughter, Patricia Gregory; sisters, Thelma McRobie and Betty Winebrenner; and brother, James Donald Aschcom Jr.. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Lee Tincher, of Michigan City, Ind.; grandchildren, Tina Verzal and husband, Brian, of Michigan City, Kelly Ashcom-McIntosh and husband, CJ, of Billings, Mont., Susanne Tincher, Michigan City, and Robert Gregory and wife, Debbie, of Somerset, of Michael S. Gregory, of Boswell, DeeDee McGowan and husband, Brian, of Somerset, and Paula "P.J." Gregory, of New Florence; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was a member of New Florence United Methodist Church, where he served in various capacities, life member of New Florence Volunteer Fire Company, an avid fisherman and hunter, accomplished carpenter and woodworker, retiree of Bethlehem Steel, Johnstown Plant, avid bowler who bowled in various leagues at Westmont, Ligonier and Bolivar Lanes and a recipient of Pennsylvania State Bowling Association Participation Award of 65 years, along with various other bowling awards over the years. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at KENNETH A. STUART FUNERAL HOME, 139 Ligonier St., New Florence, where service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, with Pastor Sharon Hamley officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at http://www.thestuartfuneralhomes.com. 
Frank Martin ASHCOM
 
121 Frederick worked as an inspector at Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

The following obituary appeared in the Johnstown Tribune, Friday Evening, March 19, 1943.

F. S. ASHCOM, 61, STEEL INSPECTOR, TAKEN BY DEATH

Fredrick Snyder Ashcom, 61, of 396 Fairfield Ave., an inspector in the Franklin Plant of Bethlehem Steel Company, died at 5:15 o'clock this morning at Lee Homeopathic Hospital, where he was admitted as a medical patient last Sunday. Mr. Ashcom worked up until Tuesday of last week and became ill the following day.

A lifelong resident of Johnstown, the deceased was born here on Apr. 30, 1881, a son of Charles and Lucy (Mickey) Ashcom. He had been employed in the steel mills for the past 40 years. Fredrick S. Ashcom and Ida Mae Smith were united in marriage on Apr. 13, 1912, in Coopersdale. Surviving in addition to his widow are two children---Marian, wife of Cedrick Jones, Cody, Wyo., and Clifford Ashcom, 141 Glenn St. One grandson, John Fredrick Jones, also survives.

Mr. Ashcom was a brother of William Ashcom, Tanneryville, R. D. 1: Clency, Canton O.; Ross, Highland Ave.; Mrs. Florence Holsinger, 208 Vaughn St., and A. C. Ashcom, Tanneryville R. D. 1. He was preceded in death by three brothers --- Reuben, George and Robert.

Funeral arrangements in charge of A. A. Wagner Funeral Home are incomplete. Friends will be received at the mortuary after 7 o'clock this evening.

Note: Frederick's WW II Draft Registraiton Card states that he was born April 30, 1882. 
Frederick Snyder ASHCOM
 
122 That Genevieve is Charles' daughter is tentative and needs to be confirmed.

According to her profile on linkedin.com (2011): "I am a family practice physician with special interest and expertise in Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (Holistic Medicine). I strive to teach patients how to improve their health through proper nutrition and lifestyle choices. My practice focuses on treating the underlying cause of disease and illness instead of simply providing medications to eliminate symptoms. I enjoy a working relationship with chiropractors in our clinic to address musculoskeletal problems, as well as providing individualized nutritional counseling to those who have chronic disorders or simply want to improve their health. I also have an active practice treating patients with hemorrhoids with a comfortable non-surgical office treatment called IRC." She graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, with an M. D., in 1996 and with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences in 1992." 
Genevieve Susanne ASHCOM
 
123 According to the 1860 Census, George was living in Monroe Township, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania in 1860, with his wife Sarah and his daughter, Georgianna.

George B. Ashcom, laborer, married, aged 72 years, born in Riddlesburg; died 12 Dec 1893 in Riddlesburg. Buried 14 Dec 1893 in Everett. (Source: Registration of Deaths, Bedford Co., Docket 1, Prothonotary and Clerks Office, Bedford Co. Courthouse.) 
George ASHCOM
 
124 George attend St. Timothy's Hall, a school in St. Inigoes, Maryland.

By 1880, he and his family were living in Wicomico, Northumberland Co., Virginia. He worked as a farmer. 
George Henry ASHCOM
 
125 George moved to Indiana, Pennsylvania. George R. ASHCOM
 
126 According to Robert Ashcom (vikcom@wdl.net), George and his wife had eight daughters and one son. George Snell ASHCOM
 
127 George died in a fight at Charlotte Hall Military Academy. The following account of that fight was written by Linda Reno and published in The County Times (serving St. Mary's County, Maryland) on September 3, 2009 and September 10, 2009:

[Note: Much of the original article consists of quotations from newspapers and other sources not cited. The original article uses italics to indicate quotes from those sources. These quotes may not be accurately shown with quotation marks in the transcription below.]

On April 3, 1846 a meeting to transact business occurred in Charlotte Hall that would result in the death of one of the participants and the arrest of two others for murder. What happened that day was reported in newspapers all over the U.S. as far away as New Orleans, Louisiana and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Those involved were George G. Ashcom, James Thomas Blackistone, John Henry Thomas, and George Thomas. Before the meeting even started, Ashcom and John Thomas became involved in a heated argument. Ashcom complained that William Thomas (John’s father) had cheated Ashcom’s sister in a previous business transaction "to which Mr. Thomas replied 'I am responsible for my father’s acts.' In reply Mr. Ashcom said 'I will not consider you responsible (I will here say Mr. Ashcom is between 50 and 60 years of age; John H. Thomas between 21 and 22) so far as my sister is concerned. She has a son able and willing to avenge her wrongs, to whom I refer you.' Mr. Ashcom afterwards characterized the conduct of Mr. Thomas’ father in strong and harsh language. Mr. Thomas remonstrating that the present was not a fit occasion to settle such matters, Mr. Ashcom said I wish the whole community to know the conduct of your father and spoke of it in strong language"

According to Blackistone, Ashcom raised his loaded whip to strike John Thomas. George Thomas (John’s uncle) intervened, hit Ashcom and jerked the whip from his hand. "As soon as he lost the whip, Mr. Ashcom raised his vest and drew a dirk with a blade some five or six inches long, and pressed upon the retreating gentlemen, making lunges at them, fortunately without doing injury, until they became crowded together at the door, and here, as he had his arm raised and was apparently in the act of plunging the weapon into the breast of Mr. George Thomas, John H. Thomas drew a pistol and fired, the ball penetrating the skull above and behind the right ear."

Dr. John Broome (cousin of George Ashcom but also related by marriage) disagreed with Blackistone’s account saying "The Friends of Mr. Ashcom have seen with regret publications circulating through the State in regard to the melancholy affair transacted at Charlotte Hall on the 3rd inst. calculated to forestall the public mind, and leave with it impressions in glaring and positive opposition to the facts in the case. Wishing nothing more nor less than that strict justice be done to all parties to that unhappy affair, I submit the following statement, based upon facts of positive proof, and on evidence of indubitable validity; fully corroborated by the concurrent testimony of the many witnesses present upon that occasion, and by the deposition of Mr. Ashcom himself (taken by a Magistrate of intelligence far above the general order of such officers) when calm, in the full employment of all his mental faculties, and fully aware of his impending dissolution:….. At this stage of the affair, Mr. Blakistone and Mr. George Thomas advanced towards Mr. Ashcom. Mr. Blakistone uttering the following 'I will not allow such epithets to my father-in-law.'

[James T. Blackistone was married to Ann M. Thomas, sister of John Henry Thomas. The Thomas siblings were the children of William Thomas and his first wife, Elizabeth Tubman].

"The reconctre ensured; Mr. Ashcom’s riding whip was wrested from him, and with it a severe blow was inflicted on his head. Mr. Ashcom advanced towards them, Mr. George Thomas holding in his uplifted hand a pair of fire tongs--Mr. Blakistone pointing a pistol at the person of Mr. Ashcom, who (with drawn dirk) remarked 'Shoot--I do not regard your pistol.' At this stage of the affair, (a gentleman interposing to prevent Mr. Ashcom’s advance) John H. Thomas, who was standing aloof some 8 or 9 feet behind Mr. Ashcom, took deliberate aim with a pistol, and lodged its contents in the back part of his head, a little above the occipital protuberance. He fell apparently lifeless; and there lay smothering in his own blood--an upright and valuable citizen--an efficient member of his church--the friend, yet the main stay and support of the numerous poor of his neighborhood. Here I would close, but my connection with Mr. Ashcom requires that I should briefly consider that marvelous card, over the response by the name of James T. Blakistone, appearing in the Baltmore Patriot of the 6th instant, which has been seen (by all knowing the facts in that affray) with perfect surprise and complete astonishment."

Mr. Blakistone continued, "my only connection with this affair was as a peace maker." Now to the proof. Mr. Ashcom solemnly deposed, under the awful responsibilities above mentioned, that Mr. Blakistone’s advance upon him was hostile; that Mr. Blakistone pointed his pistol towards him, which caused him to draw his dirk. The witnesses under examination on the 11th inst., testify that the position of Mr. Blakistone was not that of a peace maker, but that he stood beyond the reach of Mr. Ashcom with a pistol pointing at him; and such most have been the conclusion of the intelligent magistrate, who investigated this affray on the 11th inst., as I have been credibly informed that he was is sued a writ for the arrest of JamesT. Blakistone, for an assault upon the person of G. G. Ashcom with the intent to kill. I will here remark that Mr. Blakistone (from having been for many years upon terms of particular and intimate friendship with Mr. Ashcom, and knowing that he was a man of firmness; that he was a man, who, if circumstances required, would advance with unfaltering steps to the blazing cannon’s mouth) should not have expected to bring such a man to terms of peace by the sight of a pocket pistol."

"In Mr. B.’s card, we find the following words: ‘The pistol was not used until every other recourse had become vain, and until Mr. Ashcom’s desperation had rendered a resort to an absolutely though unhappily, necessary, as a matter of the most pressing self defense.’ To this I will say that Mr. Ashcom has solemnly deposed that he did not intend to injure any of the parties; that his sole object was to show them that he was not to be intimidated by such measures. It is proved by positive evidence that Mr. Ashcom was shot by John H.Thomas, on whom Mr. Ashcom made no more thrust or threat. Mr. Blakistone has been for some years practising the profession of law--has been a member of the legislative Assembly of Maryland, and ought, ere this, to know, though he seems not to know, that the act of a third party in the rear shooting a man (who is engaged with two in front) is not so absolutely a matter of the most pressing self defence. Mr. Ashcom still lives, bearing his sufferings with calmness and christian fortitude; perfectly resigned to the will of his divine Master; occasionally expressing the warmest friendship for the parties in that melancholy tragedy; and in speaking of that unfortunate young man who has brought him to his bed of pain and in all probability to his bed of death used these words: 'A man of my age shot by a boy--a boy whom I have fondly cherished and loved as if he had been my own son.' John M. Broome, April 13, 1846.

The April 28, 1846 edition of the Baltimore Sun reported: "At an investigation had before Mr. Costigan, a justice of the peace, at the instance of the parties implicated. George Thomas, against whom a charge had been preferred, was discharged. James Blakistone, at the close of the same investigation, tendered bail. The case of John Thomas was submitted to the Hon. Judge Key on Thursday last, on the affidavit taken before the magistrate. The Judge, without argument, admitted Mr. Thomas to bail in the amount of $6,000. For my own part, we trust that an end will soon be put to further controversy. The parties involved are men of character--entitled to a suspension of unfavorable judgement--and it is essential to the purposes of justice that public opinion should be left free for the impartial action of the proper tribunals. We learn from a gentleman from St. Mary’s that Mr. Ashcom died on Friday morning, having lingered for nearly three weeks after the infliction of the wound of which he died."

The case was presented to the Grand Jury. Charges were dropped against James Blackistone but John H. Thomas was charged with murder. His trial began August 16, 1846 and was submitted to the jury on August 19. "After a patient investigation and full argument, the jury returned a verdict of ‘not guilty’ without leaving the box, and the public approbation of their finding was testified by a round of applause which followed the annunciation." 
George U. ASHCOM
 
128 The following obituary was published in the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat on August 24, 2006:

ASHCOM - George W. ASHCOM - George W., 79, Johnstown, died Aug. 23, 2006, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 6, 1927, in Johnstown, son of George R. and Florence (Wilhelm) Ashcom. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Shirley. Survived by beloved wife of 57 years, the former Dolores C. Pollock; and these children: Rebecca, wife of Richard Dembrosky, Johnstown; Daniel G., married to the former Jackie Lezenby, La Porte, Ind.; Barbara Norris, Monroeville, Ala.; William G. Ashcom; James R., married to the former Colleen Clark; and Richard Ashcom, all of Johnstown; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A brother of Lois Cox, Latrobe, and Robert Ashcom, New Florence. Retired captain from the Johnstown Fire Department. Navy veteran of World War II. Former employee of the former Mercy Hospital. Past president and member of West End Lions. A member of Masonic Lodge 0538. Was a member of the Liturgy Committee, choir and lector at St. Clare Chapel, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Leo Arnone. Committal, SS. Peter -- Paul Cemetery. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Friday.
 
George W. ASHCOM
 
129 George died at sea. He was Master of the bark Heron. Capt. George Washington ASHCOM
 
130 The following obituary was published in The Baltimore Sun on May 15, 1900 and was transcribed and available on FindaGrave.com in 2013:

The funeral of Captain George W. Ashcom, husband of Louisa Ashcom, nee Mathaney, and son of Mary Roche and the late Capt. George W. Ashcom, took place from his late residence, 2040 East Baltimore Street. It was attended largely by members of the Maryland Pilots' Association and the Junior Order American Mechanics, to which the deceased belonged.

Services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Holmes of Allnut Memorial Church.

Mr. Ashcom died after suffering for four months with consumption. He was a pilot and the youngest member of the Maryland Pilots' Association, having served his apprenticeship on the pilot boat "Maryland". His father, the late Captain George Ashcom was lost at sea about twenty years ago.

Interment was made in Loudon Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were handled by John A. Daiger. 
Capt. George Washington ASHCOM
 
131 The following obituary was published in The San Bernardino County Sun on February 9, 1985:

GEORGE W. ASHCOM
COLTON

George W. Ashcom, 57, a resident for 25 years, passed away on February 6, 1985.

He was a retired City of Colton Employee and a memberf of the Colton Lion's Club.

Survived by his wife Dorothy of Colton; parents, Roy and Alice Ashcom, both of Rialto; one son, Daniel Lujan of Arryo Grande; one daughter, Jo Nelson of Rialto; two brothers, Roy an Lloyd Ashcom; two sisters, Marilyn VanHouten and Barbara Corley; five grandchildren.

Graveside service 10:00 a.m. Monday at Riverside National Cemetery. Friends may call at Colton Funeral Chapel from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday. 
George William ASHCOM
 
132 According to the 1920 Census, Annie (Ashcom) Collison, born 1875, was a widow and head of the house. She lived in Baltimore, Maryland. Living with her in the same house were her son, Thomas, born 1903, her sister Georgia A., born 1866, her brother John A., born 1872, and her sister Roberta Ann, born 1885. Given the ages of Annie's Ashcom siblings, Thomas, Georgia and John, all of whom are shown as being single, it is unlikely that any of them had any children. Georgia ASHCOM
 
133 According to Ligonier Valley Cemetery, Ligonier, PA (1992), a "George M." , born 1861, died 1862 is buried in Ligonier Valley Cemetery with her parents, although according to Ligonier Valley Cemeteries, v. 1, compiled by William L. Iscrupe (1976), Southwestern Pennsylvania Genealogical Service, Georgianna is buried in teh older Old Ligonier Cemetery, less than a mile away, where there is a marker. Perhaps her body was reinterred or perhaps the Ligonier Valley Cemetery marker is simply a memory to her name. Georgianna M. ASHCOM
 
134 Gilbert was a well-known car dealer in Oakland, California. He began selling cars there in 1924. He eventually became the sales manager at a Pontiac dealership in the 1930's and 1940's. Gilbert owned an Austin (1948), Nash (opened in 1950), Rambler (opened in 1959) and Toyota (late 1960's through the mid-1970's) dealerships in Berkeley, California. During this entire period he also sold used cars. He served as President of the Northern California Automobile Dealers Association for a number of years. Gilbert Diven ASHCOM
 
135 Inexplicably, on May 11, 1936, Grace Ashcom Marcus filed a Petition for Naturalization in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Brooklyn, New York. She declares that she is living with her husband, Albert Oscar, at 28 West Olive St., Long Beach, Nassau Co., New York. She states that she was born on September 6, 1876 (not 1874, although she may have stated she was born in 1876 so she would appear to be three years older than her husband). She states that was previously married to Edward Hirsh in 1902 in Philadelphis, but he died in 1914. It is not clear why she filed this petition. Grace ASHCOM
 
136 Henrietta wrote a wonderful memoir of her time living as a child at Holland Point, Maryland, beginning in 1892. That record was attached to a family tree and posted on ancestry.com in 2012. Henrietta Maria ASHCOM
 
137 A note on the 2002-03 theatrical season of Mississippi State University's communication department indicated that students involved in the April performances include (by hometown): MONTGOMERY, Ala.--Holly E. Ashcom, a senior interdisciplinary studies/human science and communication major and the daughter of Lauree Ashcom [115 Bradley, 36109]. She portrayed "Emma" in "It's Only a Play." Holly Elizabeth ASHCOM
 
138 Horace is listed as "Jack" Ashcom in the 1930 census. Horace E. ASHCOM
 
139 According to the 1850 Census of Derry, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, a Thomas, age 18, and a Hugh, age 15, lived with Laurence Pelton and his family. The Peltons were very interconnected with the James Ashcom family, Thomas and Hugh's sister, Mary, marrying Lorenzo Pelton. Hugh ASHCOM
 
140 The following death notice was published in the July 25, 1922 edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

DENNY--On Saturday, July 22, 1922, at 3:39 p.m., at her residence, Ligonier, Pa., IRENE ASHCOM DENNY, wife of Henry S. Denny.

Services at the residence of Mrs. Harmar D. Denny, 811 Ridge avenue, North Side, Pittsburgh, Tuesday morning, July 25th, at 11 o'clock. Interment private.

The following obituary was published in The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) on July 26, 1922:

Mrs. Irene Ashcom Denny, wife of Harry S. Denny of Morningside Farm near Ligonier, died Saturday afternoon, July 22, 1922, at 3:30 o'clock. Although she had been seriously ill for several weeks her death came with great suddeness, bringing pronounced sorrow to her relatives in her large circle of friends.

Mrs. Denny was aged about 58 years. She was born in Ligonier and was a daughter of the late John Ashcom and most of her life was passed in the Valley. She had traveled extensively, having been to Europe several times and she had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. During the recent war she was the chairman of the Ligonier Branch of the American Red Cross and was the leader of the war work in the Valley.

She is survived by her husband, one sister, Miss Mary Ashcom, of Ligonier, and three brothers, J..M. Ashcom of New Brighton, Pa.., Dr. Richard Ashcom of Pittsburgh, and Thomas Ashcom of Jeannette. Her stepmother, Mrs. A.U. Ashcom of Ligonier, also survives.

Funeral services were conducted at Morningside Farm, the family residence, at two o'clock Monday afternoon, by her pastor, Rev. A. M. Doak of the Ligonier Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. Wm. F. Fleming, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Ligonier

The remains were taken in a special car, leaving leaving here on the 4:30 train Monday evening, to Pittsburgh where services were held yesterday morning at the residence of Mrs. Harmer D. Danny on North Side. Interment private.   
Irene ASHCOM
 
141 Jacquelyn's obituary, published on October 9, 2004 in the Somerset Daily American, reads as follows:

JACQUELYN G. CRUM Jacquelyn G. "Jackie" Crum, 58, Somerset, died Oct. 8, 2004, at Somerset Hospital. Born Jan. 14, 1946, in Johnstown, daughter of Robert Frank and Edna Mary (Mahan) Ashcom. Preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Melinda Beth Paquette. Survived by her husband, James E. and son, Erik Jason Crum, both of Somerset; grandchildren: Alexis, Michael and Gunner Crum and Krista, Kenny and April Yarnal; brother, Robert G. married to the former Joanne Slovick, Mich., and sister, Patricia wife of Robert Winston, Martinsburg. A 1964 graduate of the former Ferndale-Dale High School. Member of the Second Presbyterian Church. Jackie was a former volunteer for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, volunteered during the 1977 flood reconstruction through the 103rd Armor Division and actively involved with CB communications. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland Township, Johnstown. The Rev. Patrick Walsh officiating. Those who wish may direct donations to the Somerset Hospice through the Somerset Hospital, 225 S. Center Ave., Somerset, Pa. 15501. 
Jacquelyn G. ASHCOM
 
142 According to her profile on Facebook (2009), Jacquelyn graduated from Bishop McCort High School in 1994. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1998 with a degree in Psychology/Anthropology. She graduated from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 2008 with a degree in Photography. Jacquelyn Helen ASHCOM
 
143 James and his sister, Amelia, were twins. According to the Ligonier Township tax records for 1829 and 1831, a James Ashcom (Ashom) owned a cow in Ligonier Township in 1829, although he is listed on the "poor list" as being unable to pay for schooling for his children. His children are shown as Mary, age 9, and William, age 7, in 1829. Presumably, James lived with his brother John, who is shown to own 300 acres in 1829. In 1831 neither James nor his children are listed, but a William, age 9, is shown as John's child. Perhaps John was able to send his children to school in 1831, although he could not afford to send his brother's child to school.

According to the 1850 Census for Derry Township, Westmoreland County Pennsylvania, a James Askum, age 60, born in Maryland, lived with his wife Elizabeth. His occupation is listed as a laborer.

According to Richard Goms (richardandann@netzero.com), James and Elizabeth apparently moved to Valparaiso, Indiana in the late 1850's. A James and Elizabeth Ashcom were enrolled in the Valparaiso, Indiana Baptist Church in 1859 and a James and Elizabeth Ashcum appear in the 1860 U.S. Census in Valparasio, Indiana. Their son-in-law John F. Morris and daughter Rebecca arrived in Valparaiso at about this time.

All information regarding James and his wife, and their descendants was obtained from Richard Goms, 320 Gordon Lane, Apt E11, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 United States, 801-904-3201, richardandann@netzero.com in 2011. This source will not be repeated. 
James ASHCOM
 
144 According to his son Frank, James grew up on a farm in Centerville, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, which was across the river from New Florence. Centerville was destroyed in the 1936 flood. The power plant is located where the Ashcom farm was located. James worked as a steam derrick engineer in the Conway Yards for the Pennsylvania Railroad until 1918 when he moved to New Florence, Pennsylvania. He lived at Ninth and Sassafrass Streets in New Florence from 1918 until his death in 1968. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in New Florence. According to his son Frank, he died in April 1968, although his grave marker says 1967.

The following obituary was published in The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) on May 9, 1968:

JAMES DONALD ASHCOM SR.

James Donald Ashcom Sr. of New Florence died Friday in Lee Hospial, Johnstown. He was born April 16, 1890 in Conemaugh, a son of B.F. and Margaret (VanHorn) Ashcom.

Mr. Ashcom was a member of Blairsville Masonic Lodge; Coudersport Consistory; Evergreen Club, New Florence; and the United Methodist Church of New Florence, where he taught Sunday school for approximately 50 years.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Raymond; and wife, the former Nana P. Cogley, he is survived by these children: Frank M. of Johnstown; Mrs. Thelma McRobie and Mrs. Betty Windbrenner, both of New Florence; James Donald Jr., of Waldo, Fla.; one brother, Eugene of Johnstown; sisters Mrs. Florence Pardoe, Bryn Mawr, Pa., and Mrs. Grace Spory of Neward, Del.; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held at the Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, Monday, the Rev. Delmar Robbins in charge. Interment was in Fairfield Methodist Cemetery.

 
James Donald ASHCOM
 
145 The following obituary was published on the website of the ARCHIE TANNER FUNERAL SERVICES, Starke, Florida and was available in 2012:

James Donald "J.D." Ashcom, Jr.

Ashcom – James Donald Ashcom, Jr., age 93, of Gainesville, Florida passed away July 20, 2012 at his residence with family by his side. James was born in Stoneycreek, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1919 to the late James Donald Ashcom, Sr. and Nana Perle Cogley Ashcom. J.D. was a resident of Keystone Heights for 15 years, a resident of Starke for 5 years, and more recently moved to Gainesville, FL. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II and he retired in 1982 after 21 years of employment as an electrician for the University of Florida. J.D. was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He enjoyed camping and collecting coins. He was preceded in death by his loving wives; Jean Griffis Ashcom and Juanita E. Ashcom; and his sisters, Thelma McRobie and Betty Winebrenner.

He is survived by his children, James Donald (Marlene) Ashcom, III of Santa Maria, CA, Bunny (Jim) Leavitt of Waldo, FL, and April (Denis) Meredith of Gainesville, FL; his brother, Frank (Dot) Ashcom of New Florence, PA; his 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 11:00 am at Riverside Memorial Park in Jacksonville, FL with Pastor Joe Hofer officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, July 23, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Archie Tanner Funeral Services. Arrangements are under the care and direction of ARCHIE TANNER FUNERAL SERVICES, Starke, FL. 904-964-5757.


The following obituary was published in the Florida Times-Union on July 22, 2012:

JAMES ASHCOM

ASHCOM- James Donald J.D. Ashcom, Jr., age 93, of Gainesville, Florida passed away July 20, 2012. ARCHIE TANNER FUNERAL SERVICES, Starke, FL 904-964-5757. 
James Donald ASHCOM
 
146 According to the Great Register of San Francisco - m, James was the Deputy County Clerk for San Francisco County in 1866. He was born in about 1829. James Embert ASHCOM
 
147 James was a freight conductor for the P&LE Railroad.

James' headstone says he was born in 1866.

Some information on James and his descendants was obtained in 2010 from an an ancestry.com member family tree published by Shirley Van Lear. This source will not be repeated. 
James M. ASHCOM, Sr.
 
148 John died at age two. James M. ASHCOM, Jr.
 
149 According to Zoominfo.com (2009), Dr. Ashcom obtained his PhD in biochemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Holland Laboratories of the American Red Cross.He worked in the private sector for a biotechnology start-up prior to taking a position at the Sabine Vaccine Institute, which provides essential medicines for neglected tropical diseases, which he held until 2002. According to an email from James in 2011, he currently teaches chemistry at the Montgomery College in Germantown Maryland. He has lived in Montgomery Village, Maryland since 1989. James O'Hara Denny ASHCOM, Jr., Phd.
 
150 Information regarding James and his family was derived from his wife Elizabeth's obituary. James O'Hara Denny ASHCOM
 

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