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The following obituary was published in the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat on April 4, 2013:
Alvin T. Ashcom
The Tribune-Democrat
JOHNSTOWN — ASHCOM – Alvin T. “Butch” “Bop,” 66, Johnstown, died April 3, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 12, 1947, in Johnstown, son of the late Alvin C. and Helen (Updike) Ashcom. Preceded in death by brother, Robert. Survived by wife of 42 years, Judith Ann (Smith), Johnstown; daughter, Stacy, married to John Ford III, Johnstown; son, Daryl Ashcom, and wife, Lauren, Johnstown; grandchildren, Jordan, Zane and Kendyl; sisters, Helen, married to Raymond Vickroy, Johnstown; Patricia, married to David Thomas, Johnstown; Margaret, married to Bernard Shuhayda, Delaware; and Dorothy, married to Dale Cooper, California; and brother, Greg Ashcom, and wife, Sandy, Maryland. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Sandy, married to William Gall, Johnstown; and Dolora Smith, Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Butch worked for WPP Dough Co. He loved traveling, golfing and camping with his grandchildren. He was an auditor for West Taylor Township. Member of Albright United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 294. He liked fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. He was a jack of all trades and his grandchildren were his life, who took precedence over anyone else. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing. Friends are invited to a memorial service at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Albright United Methodist Church, Pastor Ruth Ann Moore, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Taylor Volunteer Fire Company or a charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., exclusive provider of “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com. | Alvin T. ASHCOM
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The following engagement announcement appeared in the Maryland Gazette on September 19, 2008:
Ashcom, Gomez-Garcia
Gregory and Sandra Ashcom of Glen Burnie announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Ashcom, to Noe Gomez-Garcia, the son of Ignacio and Maria Gomez of Glen Burnie.
The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Glen Burnie High School. She is employed at the Heart Center of Northern Anne Arundel County.
The prospective groom graduated in 2002 from Glen Burnie High School. He is self-employed.
The wedding will take place Oct. 11, 2008. | Amanda ASHCOM
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The following news release appeared www.bmtgrad.info on August 17, 2010:
Airman 1st Class Amanda Ashcom
August 17th, 2010 | Author: Hometown News
Air Force Airman 1st Class Amanda Ashcom graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Richard Ashcom of Woodvale Ave., and niece of Amy Jordan of Blue Diamond St., both of Johnstown, Pa. Ashcom is a 2002 graduate of Bishop McCort High School, Johnstown. | Amanda C. ASHCOM
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According to caroll@bedford.net, Amelia was born in Maryland. | Amelia Ann ASHCOM
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Alternatively, Amelia may have died in Cumberland, Maryland. | Amelia Ann ASHCOM
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Much of the information regarding Amelia Ann Ashcom and her descendants was provided by caroll@bedford.net in December 2006. This source will not be repeated.
In 1880, Amelia was living in Cacapon, Morgan Co., WV with her son-in-law, John J. Hetzell.
The following obituary was published the Everett Press on July 19, 1889:
Obituary.
Mrs. Amelia Barndollar died on Saturday morning July 13, at Sulphur Springs this county, and was buried at Everett Cemetery on Sunday evening the fourteenth inst.
She was the eldest daughter of Charles Ashcom and sister of our fellow townstownsman [sic.] C. W. Ashcom and the venerable B. K. Ashcom. The deceased was born in the year 1811 and was at the time of her death in her seventy ninth year.
In the year ____ [blank in original] she was married to J. R. Barndollar who died in Woodbury in I860, where they had lived for fourteen years. Three sons and two daughters survive her, namely, George Frank and Harry, Maggie married to Rev. Van Fossen and Annie wife of Hon. J. J. Hetzell.
At the early age of six she professed conversion and at nine counted herself with the Methodist church, so that for almost three score and ten years by precept and example she exhibited in her life the grace of a faithful christain [sic.] character.
The funeral services [sic.] was conducted at the Methodist church of this place by Rev. J. H. Black assisted by Rev. James Clark, who preached the funeral sermon from the 10th verse of the 35th chapter of Isaiah, "The ransomed of the Lord shall return to and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads." | Amelia Ann ASHCOM
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According to Joan Louise (Leventry) Markel, Andre's middle name was Charles and his nickname was Dick.
According to Pennsylvania County Marriages available on FamilySearch.org, the marriage license for Andre and Druscilla was issued on March 26, 1914. | Andre Clarence ASHCOM
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According to an article in the April 20, 1931 edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Andrew died of alcohol poisoning in a rooming house at 5560 Avondale St. in Pittsburgh. He was apparently drinking "moonshine".
The following death notice appeared in the April 21, 1931 edition of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
ASHCOM--On Saturday, April 18, 1931, Andrew Braznell, husband of Mary Louise Gibson Ashcom. Remains at the home of the T. B. Moreland Co., North Highland avenue at Rippey street, East End, where services will be held on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Burial private. | Andrew Sumner Braznell ASHCOM
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A biographical pamphlet entitled "The Saga of Ann Ashcom Clinger Hayes Feavel" (1999), by George R. Blake, gives a thoroughly researched account of Ann's life. It is available at: https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE203672.
Accordting to http://www.eaves-klinger-genealogy.info/p82.htm#i8445 (2009), Ann was baptized on June 23, 1862 in Reorganized Church of Christ of LDS, Grafton, Ozaukee Co., Wisconsin.
An original letter, dated January 2, 1837, written by Wm. T. Martin (Ann's brother-in-law), which is in the files of Historical Society. Pioneer Library, Bedford, Pennsylvania., gave the names of Ann's parents, brothers and sisters, and husband. William gave her name as Nancy, but she was known as Ann. Her birth date is calculated from her pension application, dated September 3, 1858, "Mrs. Ann Hayes, who being duly sworn, says she is seventy years of age and resides in the town of Greenfield, County of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin, that she was married to Pliny Hayes (who was a soldier in the War of 1776) in the spring of 1823, . . . that her name before marriage was Ann Clinger." Ann was living with her daughter, Martha M. Helsor, and her husband, Joshua, at that time. Research by H. M. Hegyessy, Jr. (A.G. Mid-West) 1984. Quoted from researcher LaRae Clinger (lclinger@hotmail.com), http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1696505&id =I94223130.
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According to the Florida marriage index, Anna Jane was married in Dade County, Florida in February 1961.
| Anna Jane ASHCOM
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Anna apparently died young. | Anna Maria ASHCOM
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According to Ligonier Valley Cemetery, Ligonier, PA (1992), an "Annie C." , born 1871, died 1876 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, an "Annie D." is buried in the 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. | Anna or Annie D. ASHCOM
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Annie lived in Hopewell at the time of her marriage in 1886.
The following obituary was published in the Everett Press on September 15, 1950:
MRS ANNIE A. KELLEY [sic.]
Mrs. Annie Ashcom Kelly died on Tuesday of this week at Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was a native of Bedore County and was a daughter of Wesley and Mary Ann (Smith) Ashcom. She was united in marriate with William Kelly, who died a number of years ago. She was the last surviving member of her family. The body will be brought to Everett on Saturday, and funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. at the Everett Cemetery with Rev. Clude Way officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Huff funeral service. | Annie ASHCOM
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The following obituary was published on the website of Gray's Funeral Home, Inc. (www.graysfunerlhome.net) and was available in 2018:
Barbara Jean Corley, 80, of Greenville, KY died Sunday afternoon, December 27, 2015 at 3:15 pm in the Muhlenberg Community Hospital following several months illness. She was born on May 22, 1935 in Eureka, California the daughter of Roy Ashcom and Alice Blye (sic) Ashcom. She was a housewife and homemaker and also worked for Target for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Dennis Adams, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be private. There will be no visitation. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY is in charge of local arrangements.
She is survived by:
Her husband of 35 years
Loyd H. Corley of Greenville, KY
Two sons
Bruce Streich of Bloomington, CA
Robert Streich of Grand Rivers, KY
One Daughter
Tammy Console of Grand Rivers, KY
Two Step Sons
Wendall Corley of Redlands, CA
Sandy Corley of Redlands, CA
Five Grandchildren
Four Great Grandchildren | Barbara Jean ASHCOM
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Benjamin was an American Spanish scholar, who taught at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, beginning in 1929. He received his A.B. and A. M. degrees from Pennsylvania State University. He graduated from Everett High School in Everett, Pennsylvania.
The following obituary was published in the Detroit Free Press on January 25, 1978:
Benjamin B. Ashcom,
WSU Spanish Prof
Services for Benjamin B. Ashcom, retired Wayne State University professor of Spanish, will be held in Everett Cemetery, Everett, Pa. The time of services was not set immediately.
Mr. Ashcom, 74, died Saturday at his home in Newtown Square, Pa.
He retired in 1973 after 44 years on the WSU faculty in the department of Romance and Germanic languages.
A leading authority on the Spanish language, Mr. Ashcom was listed in Who's Who in America and in the Dictionary of American Scholars, and was a Fulbright research scholar in Madrid in 1963 and 1964.
He gave a series of Fulbright lectures in Scotland and England in 1964.
Mr. Ashcom was a gradaute [sic] of Pennsylvania State University, where he was a Spanish instructor for two years. Me was an English instructor at the University of Puerto Rico from 1927 to 1929, after which he joined Wayne State. He received a doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Michigan in 1938.
Ashcom was a member of the board of the Wayne State University Press and a member of the American Associaton [sic] of Teachers of Spanish and Por- tugese, the American Association of University Professors, the American Studies Association, the Modern Language Association, the Renaissance Society of America, the Michigan Academy of Science. Arts and Letters, and the Asociacoin [sic] Internaclnal de Hispanistas.
Surviving are his wife, Victoria; a daughter, Mrs. Liz Goray; two sons, Benjamin M. and Charles W., and five grandchildren. | Benjamin Bowles ASHCOM
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According to Frank Ashcom, Benjamin's grandson, Benjamin was an engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad. At least after 1936, he lived at Ninth and Chestnut Streets in New Florence, Pennsylvania. Benjamin is buried in the Methodist cemetery next to the West Fairfield United Presbyterian Church*, which is located about two miles south of New Florence, Pennsylvania on Route 711. According to the Sauer Funeral Home in New Florence, PA, he was living at 732 School St., in Indiana, Pennsylvania at the time of his death.
The following obituary was published in the Indiana, Pennsylvania, Indiana Evening Gazette, on Saturday, August 23, 1947:
FRANK ASHCOM, of 732 School Street, Indiana, died in his late home Friday, August 22, following a long illness.
Surviving are his widow, Laura Tomb Ashcom and five children of a former marriage: Donald, Eugene, Raymond, Mrs. Florence Pardoe and Mrs. Grace Sporey.
Friends will be received in the Wagner Funeral Home, New Florence after 7:00 o'clock this evening. Services will be conducted in the New Florence Methodist Church at 2:30 o'clock (DST) Monday. Interment will be made in the New Florence Cemetery.
*Note: This cemetery is across the street from the former Methodist Episcopal church, which has been converted into an auction barn. On the same plot of land as the cemetery stands a newer church, the United Presbyterian Church. This has caused some confusion in that when the cemetery is referred to as the Methodist cemetery, it is not understood because there are no longer any Methodist churches in West Fairfield. | Benjamin Franklin ASHCOM
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The following obituary was transcribed on rootsweb (http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/th/read/MORANDOL/2001-08/0999265455):
3 Mar 1911--B. H. ASHCOM DEAD--Benjamin H. Ashcom was born in Nicholasville, Ky, January 6, 1840, and died at his home in Huntsville at 9:30 o'clock the evening of February 22, 1911. The surviving relatives are a wife and one son, Roy Ashcom; one daughter, Mrs. E. C. Tieman, all of Huntsville, and one sister, Miss Sue Ashcom of Renick.
Left an orphan at ten years of age the lives of Ben Ashcom and the sister who now mourns the death of a beloved brother, prove what can be accomplished by industry and pluck. They won their way against adverse circumstances and the worldly success of the brother was a source of great pride to the sister whose life has been spent in quiet and industrious application to duty.
Early in life the deceased decided to acquire an education. His few leisure hours were spent in study. In 1857 while the North Missouri railroad was being surveyed and opened from Sturgeon to Macon City he joined the corps of civil engineers engaged in locating the route. While with this road he learned the practical details of the profession, and provided himself with books, from which he learned the theory and principles.
In 1859 he entered Mount Pleasant college and took the junior course in that institution. Having exhausted his means he began teaching school and continued his studies while engaged in this profession. Later he took up the study of law and was rapidly fitting himself for the bar when the war cloud of 1861 burst over the country.
Being of Southern ancestry and sympathies, he went to the defense of the South and enlisted under Congrave Jackson, of the state guard, and was made first lieutenant of the A company of volunteers. On the expiration of his term in the state guard he enlisted in the Confederate army and was also a first lieutenant. His command joined VanDorn in Arkansas. In 1863 he became first lieutenant in Col. Eliott's regiment under Shelby, and served under that fiery cavalier until the close of the war.
In December, 1861, he was taken prisoner and was paroled. After this he taught school for a time, but very soon returned to service under the stars and bars. At the battle of Fayetteville, Ark, he was wounded in three different places and was confined to the hospital for six weeks. He was also in the battles of Boonville, Dry Wood, Lexington and in every engagement in which his different commands participated.
After the war he taught school, principally in Renick. Having saved a considerable sum of money he engaged in business in Renick and was very successful.
In 1882 he was elected sheriff, and after filling this office for two terms he was elected to the responsible position of collector of Randolph county.
For nine years he was connected with the Hammett bank at Huntsville. Mr. Ashcom was a public spirited citizen, a devoted member of the Baptist church, having been converted under the preaching of Evangelist James twenty-six years ago, a true friend, an affectionate brother and a devoted husband and father, truly one of those who belong to the salt of the earth.
His funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Baptist church in Huntsville. The service will be in charge of Evangelist James and Rev. Todd. He will be buried in his Confederate uniform, and the honorary pall bearers will be members of the Huntsville camp of ex-Confederate veterans.
Burial under the auspices of the Masons--Moberly Democrat.
| Benjamin Hesselridge ASHCOM
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The following obituary was transacribed from The Christian Advocate (1893) and was posted on findagrave.com in 2008:
Benjamin R. Ashcom died at his home, in Everett, Pa., January 23. 1893. He was born at Bloody Run (now Everett), near the place of his death February 13, 1810, and within a radius of a few miles spent his entire life. On September 20, 1837, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Barndollar. To them were given twelve children, five of whom preceded him in death, the last, Mrs. A. W. Guyer, by only six days. The sudden news of her death, coming in his feebleness, no doubt hastened his end. He was a born Methodist. His father, Charles Ashcom, who died in 1871, in his ninetieth year, was baptized by Bishop Francis Asbury in his infancy, and uniting early in life with the Methodist Episcopal church, became one of the pioneers of Methodism. His home was the home of the itinerant preachers, and his house the place of religious services until churches were built. Thus, in childhood the son was inducted into the doctrines and economy of the Methodist Episcopal church. The Christian Advocate from its first issue was a constant visitor in his father's home, and after his marriage in his own home. He informed the writer that during the period of fifty-five years in which he had been a subscriber but two numbers failed to reach him. In 1845 he united with the Methodist Episcopal church. In his conversion he was blessed with a clear evidence of his acceptance with God, which formed the basis of a consistent and godly life. In his testimony he often remarked, "I have never seen the hour since my conversion when I could not say, "I love the Lord with all my heart and with all my soul." Not only himself but his house was dedicated to the Lord, and the family altar erected. Though catholic in spirit, he was decidedly a Methodist. He loved her doctrines, was loyal to her government, and held in reverence her ministry. His last hours were not only peaceful but triumphant, praising God as long as he had voice. The funeral services were held at his residence January 28, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. J. A. Wood, assisted by the other ministers of the town.
According to a paper by Kim E. Wallace (ed), entitled "Bedford County and Fulton County, Pennsylvania: An Inventory of Historic Engineering and Industrial Sites" (Washington, D.C.: National Park Service), 1994, which is part of the Historic American Engineering Record, published by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, available on Google Documents (2009) at http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache:5qL8c4AVctQJ:memory.loc.gov/pnp/habshaer/pa/pa3100/pa3188/data/pa3188.pdf+%22benjamin+ashcom%22&hl=en&gl=us:
Ashcom, Bedford County, Pennsylvania is named after Benjamin Reader Ashcom.
Dewalt Leisinger built a grist mill on Cove Creek at Ashcom in 1826. Benjamin R. Ashcom purchased and expanded the mill in the latter half of the century and his name became associated with the place. The Bedford and Bridgeport Railroad maintained a small station at Ashcom between the Lutzville and Mt. Dallas stations. Benjamin Ashcom built a brick mansion with a Second Empire roof on the west side of the mill and there were a few other farm houses nearby.
The limestone quarry at Ashcom was probably used in the nineteenth century by local farmers who burned it in kilns for use as fertilizer. The initial contract for the quarrying was with James Isett of the Pittsburgh Stone and Lime Company of Williamsport, Pa. In 1903, local ironmaker, Joseph E. Thropp began using it to supply his Earlston Iron Furnace, about a half-mile to the east. Limestone from this quarry was used as flux in the blast furnace for the production of pig iron.
The Earlston Furnace closed when Thropp's company went bankrupt in 1924. The Ashcom quarry was eventually sold to the New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company in 1934. The company was founded by Jerry S. and son Paul I. Detwiler and originally sold crushed lime and burned lime from a quarry at Waterside in South Woodbury Township. By 1941 all four of Jerry Detwiler's sons had joined the company and they had acquired a quarry at Roaring Spring in southern Blair County in addition to the one at Ashcom.
During the 1930s the Detwilers began specializing in supplying materials for road construction and also contracted to carry out construction projects.
In the late 1930's the location of the Ashcom plant proved very strategic for fulfilling contracts for construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike which passed just north of the plant. The company supplied cement, sand, and crushed stone for the turnpike's roads, bridges, and tunnels. Two ready-mix batch plants were set up at Ashcom to supply concrete for turnpike bridges.
All of the houses in the village of Ashcom were eventually torn down. According to a former resident, they were made uninhabitable by the dust from the rock crushers New Enterprise installed at the site.
The Ashcom Mill is the only surviving building that predates the Thropp quarry. It has been incorporated into the plant complex and is used for storage.
New Enterprise Stone and Lime continues to use the site on a much reduced scale.
The company is now headquartered at Roaring Spring and is one of the largest industries in the region. It owns operations in eleven Pennsylvania counties and three neighboring states.
Select Sources: Carper, Mildred Swindell. "The Lost Community of Ashcom." The Pioneer. 12 (October 1986), 3-5. | Benjamin Reeder ASHCOM
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Bertha died young of scarlet fever. | Bertha ASHCOM
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In 1880, Blanche was living in Broad Top, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.
The following wedding annoucement appeared in the The Everett Republican, Everett, Pa., on Friday, June 5, 1896, and was transcribed on PA-roots.com (at http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?49,681628):
The beautiful little Protestant Episcopal church of St. James in Bedford, was the scene of an elegant wedding on Thursday afternoon of this week. It was the occasion of the nuptials of Mr. Walter Ernest Bullock, of Homestead, and Miss Blanche, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Ed. S. Ashcom, of Riddlesburg.
The maid of honor was Miss Grace Ashcom, of Philadelphia, the bride's sister, the best man, Mr. E. L. Livingston, of Homestead, and the ushers, Mr. S. Russel Longenecker, of Bedford, and Mr. Ed. M. Painter, of Hopewell.
Miss Mayme Lauder, of Riddlesburg, presided at the organ. The bride, leaning on the arm of her father, and preceeded by the maid of honor and the ushers in the usual order, slowly moved down the aisle from the rear of the church and were met at the alter by the groom and his best man. The Rev. Stewart P. Keeling, rector of St. James, the officating clergyman, was at the altar to meet the bridal party and he at once proceed to unite the happy couple. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party and immediate friends of the principals were driven to the Hotel Waverly where a wedding breakfast and reception were given.
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In 1900, Blanche was a widow living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her mother and siblings Grace, Mary and Reta, grandmother Souder and her two children--William and Walter.
According to a member tree on Ancestry.com in 2009, Blanche married a man named Bullock and had two sons.
According to an article in the May 10, 1917 edition of the New York Times, regarding the death of her son William, Blanche was married to William P. Hayes and was living 280 Barclay Street, Flushing, Long Island.
| Blanche ASHCOM
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Bonnie was a captain of the Nursing Corps for the U.S. Naval Reserves. | Bonnie ASHCOM
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The following obituary appeared in The Valdosta Daily Times on July 18, 2011:
Bonnie Callahan
Bonnie Callahan, 58, of Ankeny, Iowa died July 17, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in the Chapel at the Ankeny Memorial Gardens,4208 North Ankeny Blvd. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral.
Bonnie was born Nov. 19, 1952 in Valdosta, Ga. She spent most of her life in Georgia until moving to Iowa in 1998. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her grandson, Andy.
Bonnie is survived by two sons; Abe Scott of Wooster, Ohio and Ben Scott and his wife Nikki and their son Andy of Des Moines, Iowa; sister, Page Holder and husband Bill of Brunswick, Ga.; brother, Philip Ashcom and his wife Clarissa of Venice, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Vonciel Ashcom, and a brother, Joe Ashcom Jr. — Memorial Services of Iowa. | Bonnie ASHCOM
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Carol was murdered in her home in Lower Yoder Township, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania.
The following obituary was published on the website of Hindman Funeral Homes, Johnstown, Pennsylvania and was available in 2015:
Ashcom, Carol Lynne, 30, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord, March 11, 2015 at home. Born September 27, 1984 to Gary and Sonya Ashcom of Johnstown. Preceded in death by grandfather, Raymond James, and aunt, Jeannine Ashcom. Survived by son, Gavin Davis; parents; brother, Greg Ashcom, married to former Misty Wilson; nephews, Brock and Bryce; sister, Rosey married to Dennis Ricks; niece, Aneesa; nephew, Trey; grandmother, Rose James; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Carol was a loving daughter and sister, as well as a dedicated mother whose life revolved around her son. She cherished her family and loved with her whole heart. Carol was a fun, caring, generous soul who would help all in need. Though her life was cut short, she lives on in our hearts and memories, never to be forgotten. Heaven has received yet another Ashcom angel. May she rest in peace. Family will be holding a memorial service at Peniel Praise Community Church, 760 Cooper Ave., Johnstown, March 29th at 10:30 am. All are welcome to attend. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., “Exclusive Provider of “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com. | Carol Lynne ASHCOM
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Carrie apparently never married. | Carrie ASHCOM
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According to the Texas Death Index, John died in Dallas on November 19, 1967. He was married at the time of his death, although his mother appears to have been the informant for his death certificate. His parents' names were Parron Ashcom and Margaret Erdman. He was an accountant. His death was ruled a suicide by an overdose of Doriden, a drug used to treat insomnia.
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Information regarding Catherine and her family was obtained from the obituary of Rev. Asbury Guyer, in the December 22, 1899 edition of the Bedford Gazette, which identifies Catherine as the daughter of Benjamin Ashcom. That this is the same Catherine needs to be confirmed. (Older information in the database suggested that Catherine was the daughter of of William C. Ashcom (b. 1821)). | Catherine Amelia ASHCOM
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Linda Reno states that Catherine died in 1869. | Catherine G. ASHCOM
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According to the 1920 census, Katherine, age 51, was living with her brother Young P.D. Ashcom, in Baltimore in 1920. | Catherine J. ASHCOM
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According to "Early Families of Southern Maryland," vol 3, by E.G.Jourdan (p. 212), Charles Ashcom was in Pennsylvania at the time of the will of his father was written, which would have been prior to 1684. The register of the Parish of St. Dunstan, Middlesex, England states: "Charles Ashcom of Pensilvania in America, bachelor, and Martha Earle of Ratcliffe, spinster, married."
A Charles Ashcom was a surveyor in southeast Pennsylvania from about 1661 to around 1688. It is assumed, without confirmation, that this is the same Charles Ashcom.
While in Pennsylvania, Charles was a key witness in the only witch trial ever held in Pennsylvania, in 1683. The text of the proceedings from the Pennsylvania Archives is as follows:
At a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 7th 12th mo., 1683. PRESENT: Wm. PENN, Propor and Govr., Lasse Cock, Jno. Sumcock, Tho. Holmes, Wm. Clayton. Margaret Mattson and Yeshro Hendrickson, Examined and About to be proved Witches; whereupon, this board Ordered that Neels Matson should Enter into a recognizance of fifty pounds for his Wife's appearance before this board the 27th Instant, Hendrick Jacobson doth the same for his Wife. Adjourned till the 20th, 12th Mo., 83.
Att a Councill held at Philadelphia ye 27th 12th mo., 1683. PRESENT: Wm. PENN, Propor and Govr., James Harrison, Wm. Haigue, Wm. Clayton, Wm. Biles, Chris. Taylor, Tho: Holmes, Lasse Cock. The Grand Jury being attested, The Govr gave them their Charge, and the Atturney Genall attended them wth the presentmt; their names are as followed: Robt Euer, foreman, Samll Carpenter, Andrew Griscom, Benj. Whitehead, Jno. Barnes, Samll Allen, Jno. Parsons, Rich. Orne, Jno. Day, Jno. ffisher, Jno. Barnes, Gunner Rambo, Enock flower, Henr: Drystreet. Tho: Mosse, Tho: Ducket, Denis Lince, Tho: Phillyps, Tho: Millard, Jno. Yattman, Barnaby Wilcox. POST MERIDIEM. The Grand Jury made their return, and found the Bill. Ordered that those that were absent of the Petty Jury should be fined 40s each man.
Margarit Matson's Indictmnt was read, and she pleads not Guilty, and will be tryed by the Countrey. Lasse Cock attested Interpriter between the Propor and the Prisoner at the Barr. The Petty Jury Impanneld; their names are as followed: Jno. Hasting, foreman., Robt Wade, Wm. Hewes, Jno. Gibbons, Albertus Hendrickson, NATH. EVANS, Jer. Collet, Walter Martin, Robt Piles, Edwd Darter, Jno. Kinsman, Edw Bezac.
Henry Drystreet attested, Saith he was tould 20 years agoe, that the prisoner at the Barr was a Witch, & that severall Cows were bewitcht by her; also, that James Saunderling's mother tould him that she bewitcht her cow, but afterwards said it was a mistake, and that her Cow should doe well againe, for it was not her Cow but an Other Person's that should dye. Charles Ashcom attested, saith that Anthony's Wife being asked why she sould her Cattle; was because her mother had Bewitcht them, having taken the Witchcraft of Hendrick's Cattle, and put it on their Oxyn; She myght Keep but noe other Cattle, and also that one night the Daughter of ye Prisoner called him up hastely, and when he came she sayd there was a great Light but Just before, and an Old woman with a Knife in her hand at ye Bedd's feet, and therefore shee cryd out and desired Jno. Symcock to take away his Calves, or Else she would send them to Hell. James Claypoole attested Interpritor betwixt the Propor and the prisoner. The affidavid of Jno. Vanculin read, Charles Ashcom being a witness to it. Annakey Coolin attested, saith her husband tooke the Heart of a Calfe that Dyed, as they thought, by Witchcraft, and Boyled it, whereupon the Prisoner at ye Barr came in and asked them what they were doing; they said boyling of Flesh; she said they had better they had Boyled the Bones, with severall other unseemly Expressions.
Margaret Mattson saith that she Vallues not Drystreet's Evidence; but if Saunderlin's mother had come, she would have answered her; also deneth Charles Ashcom's Attestation at her Soul, and Saith where is my Daughter; let her come and say so. Annakey Cooling's attestation concerning the Gees, she denyeth, saying she was never out of her Canoo, and also that she never said any such things Concerning the Calve's heart. Jno. Cock attested, sayth he knows nothing of the matter. Tho: Balding's attestation was read, and Tho: Bracy attested, saith it is a True coppy. The Prisoner denyeth all things, and saith that ye Witnesses speake only byhear say.
After wch ye Govr gave the jury their Charge concerning ye Prisoner at ye Barr. The jury went forth, and upon their Returne Brought her in Guilty of haveing the Comon fame of a witch, but not guilty in man- ner and forme as Shee stands Indicted. Neels Matson and Antho. Neelson Enters into a Recognizance of fifty pounds apeice, for the good behavior of Margaret Matson for six months. Jacob Hendrickson Enters into the Recognizance of fifty pounds for the good behavior of Getro Hendrickson for six months. Adjourned till ye 20th day of ye first mo., 1684.
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Charles apparently went to Maryland around 1687, where he remained after marrying Martha Earle. Charles would have had good reason to move to Virginia. His father's will, which is recorded in the Maryland Land Office in Annapolis, Maryland, was probated on July 16 and August 31, 1684. It provided that the family property known as West Ashcom would be left to his son Charles "if he should come into the Province."
According to family historian Mrs. J. Dawson Reeder, Charles was elected one of the first vestryman of All Faith Parish on February 14, 1692. He served through November 29, 1701, when he is last mentioned in the church record.
Researcher Areta Blake of Provo, UT shows eleven children for Charles and Martha, including a second Samuel (b. abt 1683, St. Mary's Co., MD), a second Charles (b. abt 1685, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. 1729, St. Mary's Co., MD), a second Mary (b. abt 1694, St. Mary's Co., MD; married to Thomas Truman Greenfield, who this database shows as the father of James Greenfield, husband of the other Mary), a second John (b. abt 1690, St. Mary's, MD), and a second Winifred (b. abt 1692 St. Mary's Co., MD, d. March 27, 1718 in St. Mary's Co., MD) and a Martha (b. abt 1696, St. Mary's Co., MD). These children have not yet been added to this database because the information has not been verfied. | Charles ASHCOM
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Charles died in infancy. | Charles ASHCOM
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Charles lived at West Ashcom in St. Mary's Co., Maryland. | Charles ASHCOM
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Charles' wife was named Margaret. | Charles ASHCOM
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According to an article in the December 23, 1910 edition of The Washington (D.C.) Times, Charles and his wife, Margaret, were named as defendants in a lawsuit brought by Henry Rieman, alleging that the defendants alienated the affection of Mr. Rieman's wife, Ida Child Rieman, Margaret's sister.
The following obituary was published in the Baltimore Sun and was available on Ancestry.com in 2015:
CHARLES A. ASHCOM
Charles Abner Ashcom, an expert accountant, whose home was at Ruxton, Md., but who maintained offices in the Maryland Trust Building, in this city, died in a hospital at Martinsburg, W. Va., yesterday of septicemia, following an illness of one week, states a dispatch from that place to THE SUN. He was engaged in professional work there when attacked.
He was a son of the late Nathaniel C. Ashcom, of Baltimore, and a great-grandson of Sir Roger Ashcom, who was dean of the medical department of Oxford University, England. He was 46 years old and is survived by his widow, who was Miss Margaret Child, of Baltimore, and two little sons. He was a brother of Miss Minnie Emily Ashcom and Miss Edith Ashcom, of Baltimore, and Nathaniel C. Ashcom of Brookline, Mass. The remains will be brought to Baltimore for burial.
According to Find a Grave, the inscription on Charles' tombstone reads "Son of Nathaniel and Emily J.". | Charles Abner ASHCOM
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According to the National Cemetery Administration's National Gravesite Locator. http://www.cem.va.gov/, Charles served in the Navy from August 2, 1962 to July 31, 1968. | Charles Bert ASHCOM
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Charles is buried at Plot: Section 5-G Row 17 Site 3. | Charles Bert ASHCOM
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According to the 1940 census, Charles was living with his half-brother in Maryland and was working as a chauffer for a taxi-cab company.
During the 1940's and 50's, Charles was a crew member aboard sea-going vessels. | Charles Gist ASHCOM
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According to the 1870 Census, Charles was living in Conemaugh Borough, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, with his parents, brother, wife Ellen and son Reuben.
Note that in the 1920 Census, Charles' surname is spelled "Aschom".
Charles' obituary in The Johnstown Tribune on January 19, 1926 reads as follows:
Charles Ashcom, G.A.R. Officer Dies of Paralysis; Veteran--Steel Worker, Chaplain of Emory Fisher Post, Was Native of City, Funeral on Thursday--Charles L. Ashcom, prominent in Grand Army circles for a number of years, passed away at his residence, 40 Cooper avenue, Twenty first Ward, at 10:10 o'clock this morning, aged 78 years. Mr. Ashcom's health had been impaired for some time, but he was able to be about until three weeks ago, when he suffered a stroke of paralysis. He lapsed into unconsciousness on Sunday evening.
Charles Lewis Ashcom was born on August 16, 1847, being a son of John and Sara (Smelker) Ashcom, who then resided on Bedford street. The deceased was one of two sons, his brother being William S. Ashcom, who expired suddenly at his home in Merrellville in June 1916, aged 73 years. Charles L. Ashcom attended the borough schools here several years before going to work in the Cambria puddle mill under the superintendency of Joseph P. Layton. From there he went into the steel mill, later the Bessemer department, and was there for some 40 years before he became a Cambria pensioner about 12 years ago.
The deceased served in Company F, 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry, under Richard Ryckman, of this city, as Captain and William H. Boyd as Colonel. William S. Ashcom, the deceased's brother, was a Corporal of Company F and was held a prisoner by the Confederate forces at the time of the surrender of Lee in April, 1865. Charles Ashcom served as Commander of Emory Fisher Post, No. 30, G.A.R. in 1924. The late Richard J. Humphreys was selected his successor in the fall of that year and died a short time later. The Post members then unanimously elected Mr. Ashcom to serve during Mr. Humphrey's term and at the annual election of officers early last December John H Brown was chosen as successor of Mr. Ashcom, who was chosen Chaplain to serve for the year 1926. Mr. Ashcom did not attend a Post session after his election as Chaplain and was not installed.
The deceased was married twice, the first time in 1869 to Miss Ellen Cable, whose death occurred about 50 years ago, and the second time in 1878 to Miss Lucy Mickey, sister of the Rev. Paul Mickey, pastor of the Barron-avenue United Brethern Church. The first marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. B. Dick, of the United Brethern denomination and the second marriage ceremony by the late Rev. Dr. William Lynch, then serving his second pastorate at the Franklin-street M.E. Church.
Five children were born to the first union and five to the second union. Those born to the first union were Reuben and Robert, deceased; William, of West Taylor Township; George, of Coleman avenue, and Clency, of Canton, O. The following were born to the second union: Charles, deceased; Fred, of the Twentieth Ward; Ross, of the Ninth Ward; Florence, wife of George Holsinger, of 40 Cooper avenue, and Andre C., of West Taylor Township. In addition to his widow, Mrs. Lucy Ashcom, and his sons, and daughter, the deceased is survived by 26 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The deceased was a member of Morrellville Lodge, I.O.O.F.; Pride of Cambria Castle, A.K. of the M.C. and the Methodist Episcopal Church. His parents were among the early members of the Franklin-street M.E. Church, where his brother, the late W.S. Ashcom, was a class leader for a long time following the Civil War. Charles Ashcom attended the Sunday School and church services at the Third Ward edifice, but since moving to Coopersdale he had worshipped there. He had been an official member of the Cooper-avenue charge for a number of years. His brother was one of the organizers of Calvary M.E. Church, Morrellville, and was one of the official members there for a number of years.
The funeral of Charles L. Ashcom, which will be in charge of the officers of Emory Fisher Post, G.A.R., will take place at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with interment at Grandview Cemetery. The services on behalf of the church will be in charge of the Rev. O.E. Krenz, pastor of Cooper-avenue charge.
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According to Robert Ashcom (vikcom@wdl.net), Charles was at Gettysburg during the Civil War. He had five children by his wife Ellen and five children by his wife Lucy.
According to an obituary for Henry Kline from the Johnstown Tribune, 19 Nov 1926 (transcribed at http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northa m.us a.states.pennsylvania.counties.cambria&m=9999), Charles Lewis Ashcom was the Chaplain of Emory Fisher Post, No. 30, Grand Army of the Republic. The obituary states that Mr. Ashcom passed away in Coopersdale, Pennsylvania in January 1926 at age 79, meaning that he was born in 1847. Mr. Ashcom served in the 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry.
According to Find a Grave (findagrave.com) and a photograph of his tombstone, Charles was born on August 15, 1847. | Charles Lewis ASHCOM
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Charles and his family lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. | Charles Lewis ASHCOM
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According to the 1900 census, in 1900, Charles was unmarried and living in Pittsburgh and working as a clerk at an air brake company. | Charles P. ASHCOM
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According to the "History of Bedford, Somerset and Fulton Counties, Pennsylvania," Waterman, Watkins & Co., Chicago (1884), p. 314:
Charles Ashcom, Esq., was born in St. Mary's county, Maryland, and came to this county at an early age, settling at Bloody Run (now Everett), about the year 1806. Here he followed carpentry and cabinetmaking a number of years. He was appointed justice of the peace and attended to the duties of that office and worked at farming in later years of his life. Mr. Ashcom was one of the pioneer Methodists in Bloody Run; he was the first leader of the Bloody Run class and held the office forty years. He also led the Bedford class and was an indefatigable worker for the church. He died in 1871, in the ninetieth year of his age. He was married to Mary A. Deal, and had nine children, two of whom are dead: Benjamin R., Amelia (Barndollar), George, Margaret (Buchanan), deceased, Susan (Everhart), Charles W., Catharine J., Dr. John P. (now of Renova, Pennsylvania) and Mary (Gibbony), deceased.
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The following news story was published in the Altoona Tribune (Altoona, Pennsylvania) on March 31, 1909:
Charles P. Ashcom. Charles P. Ashcom, a resident, of Martinsburg and secretary-treasurer of the Citizens' Electric Light, Heat and Power company, died suddenly the residence of J. D Bloomhardt, 2219 Broad avenue, where he roomed while in the city at 3.50 o'clock yesterday morning of heart failure. He had not been in good health for the past several months, but his condition was not such that he was prevented from attending to the duties of his office. He had complained of not feeling well on Monday evening, but retired at his usual hour. Being taken ill during the morning shortly before 4 o'clock he left his room and went to the bath room. He fell over on the floor and the noise made awakened Mrs. Bloomhardt. She called her husband and when Bloomhardt reached the bathroom he found Mr. Ashcom unconscious on the floor. He summoned Dr. G. A. Ickes and when he arrived and made an examination he found the vital spark had flown and that Mr. Ashcom was dead. Death was pronounced due to heart trouble. His family at Martinsburg was immediately notified of his death by telephone by Superintendent E. H. Wise, of the Citizens' company and the remains were given over to Undertakers Hickey & O'Neill to prepare for burial. Charles P. Ashcom was born at Glenwood farm, near Everett, on September 29, 1851. After being educated in the public school he was given a business education. He went to Colorado when a young man and remained in the western state for several years. He came east and on September 13, 1883. he married Miss Mary Snyder of Martinsburg, and for a year the couple resided in Colorado and then came east to Pittsburg where Mr. Ashcom secured a position with the Westinghouse company as a bookkeeper, his profession. He remained with the firm for a period of ten years and then resigned four years ago to accept a position with Citizens' company of this city. He first occupied the position of bookkeeper but in a short time was chosen to the position of secretary. On the death of W. W. Murray he was elected treasurer of the company. On leaving Pittsburg, he and his family resided in the old Snyder homestead at Martinsburg, the deceased always going home Saturday to spend Sunday. Besides his wife the deceased is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Margaret Gibson, Miss Eliza, Mrs. Eichelberger, wife of Captain Eichelberger and Mrs. Sallie Thatcher of Everett, Mrs. Dr. Griffith of Colorado and one brother, Benjamin, of Everett. He was a member of the Presbyterian church at Martinsburg and was esteemed and respected by all who shared his acquaintance. The remains were taken to Martinsburg on the afternoon train and interment will be made at that place at a time to be announced later.
The following obituary was transcribed, from The Bedford Gazette, Bedford, Pennsylvania, (Friday, April 2, 1909), by Sheryl Kelso, and made available on pa-roots.org (http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?52,563559,563559#msg-563559):
Charles P. Ashcom, a prominent citizen of Martinsburg, died suddenly in Altoona on Tuesday, March 30, at the age of 58 years. He was secretary and treasurer of the Citizens' Electric Light, Heat and Power Company of Altoona and was held in high esteem. Deceased was born near Everett on September 29, 1851, and when a young man located in Colorado. He returned to this state and in September 1883 was married to Miss Mary Snyder of Martinsburg. For ten years he was a bookkeeper for the Westinghouse Company at Pittsburg and four years ago moved to Martinsburg. Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother and five sisters: Benjamin F., Miss Eliza, Mrs. Margaret Gibson, Mrs. Eli Eichelberger and Mrs. Sallie Thatcher, all of Everett, and Mrs. Dr. Griffith of Colorado. Interment was made at Martinsburg.
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The following obituary was published in the Johnstown Tribune Democrat on August 31, 2009:
Charles R. Ashcom ASHCOM – Charles R., 58, Johnstown, died Aug. 28, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 17, 1951, son of the late Alvin C. and Helen (Updyke) Ashcom. Preceded in death by brothers, William and James Ashcom. Survived by wife, Pamela Ann (Streepy) Ashcom; daughters, Missy Ashcom and Charlene Henderson, both of Alabama; stepsons, Bobby Ribaric, Johnstown; and Jonathan Severns, Japan; stepdaughters, Carol Stanley and Tammy Woodham, both of Alabama; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; also brothers and sisters: Helen, married to Ray Vickroy; Alvin, and wife, Judy Ashcom; and Patricia, married to Dave Thomas, all of Johnstown; Margie, married to Bernie Shuhayda, Delaware; Dottie, married to Dale Cooper, California; and Greg Ashcom, and wife, Sandy, Maryland. Charles was a mechanic for the Tire Clinic. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Albright United Methodist Church, the Rev. Marjorie Kiefer, officiating. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 1521 Frankstown Road, exclusive provider of veterans and family memorial care. (www.hindmanfuneralhomes.com) | Charles R. ASHCOM
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According to the "History of Bedford, Somerset and Fulton Counties, Pennsylvania," Waterman, Watkins & Co., Chicago (1884), p. 338, Charles was born in Bloody Run and was one of the leading citizens of Hopewell, Pennsylvania in 1885. He followed "mercantile pursuits" until 1857, when he became superintendent of the Keystone Foundry and Machine Shops, a position he held through at least 1885. According to the 1860 census, Charles Wesley was a master machinist.
Charles was a member of the legislature in 1861, and was collector of internal revenue for the 16th Pennsylvania District from may 1867 through March 1872. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Chruch since age 11, and in 1872 was a delegate to the general conference held in Brooklyn, NY.
According to the 1860 census, Charles Sr. was living with Charles Wesley and his family in Broadtop Township, Pennsylvania in 1860. They are buried together in Everett Cemetery.
According to Whisler, James B., "Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Archives," Apollo (1989), v.5, pp 127-28, Charles was an insurance agent at the time his death. He died of debility.
The following obituary was published in the Everett Press on May 11, 1894: :
Charles W. Ashcom died at his residence on East Main Street, on Tuesday morning, May eighth, 1894, aged 74 years 11months and 18 days. Mr. Ashcom's death closed an eventful and active life. He was a native of Bedford county his father Charles Ashcom, having been one of the early settlers of the county. His boyhood days were spent on his father's farm near Everett now owned by Lewis Piper. He subsequently engaged in clerking and it was while thus engaged at Bedford Forge that he was married to Mary A. Smith, December 25, 1843 by Rev M. A. Tuner at the Piper homestead, on Yellow Creek. Soon after his marriage he went to Woodbury where he engaged in the mercantile business with James Kay from Woodbury he went to Martinsburg where he also engaged in the mercantile business until 1856, when he removed to Hopewell and became a member of the firm Barndollar, Lowery and Company In 1857 with Gilliard Dock, he purchased the Hopewell machine shops which at that time furnished the repairs for the Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad. He continued at this business until 1885 (must be a typo in the paper on the date), during which time he took an active part in politics and in 1860 was elected to the legislature from this district, then composed of Bedford, Somerset, Fulton Counties. His colleague being E. M. Shrock of Somerset County. In 1867, he was appointed Collector of Internal Revenue for the 16th District comprising the counties of Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Bedford and Somerset. This position he retained until 1872. He always took a leading part in politics and was for many years Justice of the Peace and filled a number of other local offices. A voted for over fifty years he never missed an election. He served as Chairman of the Republican County Committee several times always leading the party to victory. He was also a member of a number of State conventions and often served as a Senatorial or Congressional Conferee and was thus for many years prominently identified with both local and State Politics forming intimate acquaintance with many noted men among whom was Simon Cameron, who was always his firm friend. In the fall of 1885, Mr. Ashcom removed to Everett and engaged in the insurance business at which time he continued until the time of his death, being the senior member of the firm of Ashcom & Garber. He was filled a number of local offices during his residence in Everett and the last election was elected Tax Collector for the borough. He leaves to survive him an aged widow, two sons, Hon E. S. Ashcom and F. J. Ashcom of Riddlesburg and four daughters Mrs. J. R. Akers of Philadelphia, Mrs. William Lauder of Riddlesburg, Mrs. William Kelly of Vulcan, Michigan and Miss Ada Ashcom of Curwensville, one son W. C. Ashcom died September 18, 1892.
In early life Mr. Ashcom, his parents being Methodists, identified himself with that church, and has all his life been faithful in the performance of his religious duties, at all times willing to take part in any measure tending to promote the interest of his Master. When Lay delegates were first admitted to the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1872, which met in Brooklyn, New York, Mrs. Ashcom's valuable services to the church were recognized at the Lay Electoral Conference, and he and Gen John Patton were elected delegates being the first two Lay delegates to the General Conference from Central Pennsylvania Conference. That he loved his church was evident from the pleasure he derived in attending to its various duties and it was only when prevented by sickness that he was missed for his place at the divine worship. He has been a Class Leader for over fifty years, Sunday School Superintendent, and teacher for many years, and none could have been more faithful to the sacred trust than he. He has filled all the various offices of the church, being steward for over half a century and trustee for nearly the same length of time.
Though a devote Methodist he was no bigot and had that reverence for all other Christian denominations for which the true Christian is characterized. Though ailing for many weeks it was only until a short time before his death that his condition became serious, but when the end came the grief of love ones was assuaged by the blessed assurance that this kind, loving husband and father, who had lived beyond the allotted time of man, could calmly close his eyes to the scenes of this work to be transported to that bright celestial shore, where from the Master he so devoutly followed he would be welcomed by the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the Joys of thy Lord.
Funeral Services will be held today (Friday) in the Methodist Episcopal Church at 1 o'clock pm in Mt Moriah Lodge, F & AM of Huntingdon, Allaquippa Lodge IOOF of Hopewell and Everett Lodge IOGT will attend the funeral as the deceased was an honored and faithful member of these orders. The Mason and Odd Fellows of Everett and vicinity, will join with their brethren in paying this last tribute respect to the deceased. | Charles Wesley ASHCOM
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That Charles William is Benjamin's son is tentative and needs to be confirmed. Charles William might be Benjamin's brother. | Charles William ASHCOM
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In 1985, Charles lived in Alto Loma, California. | Charles Wilton ASHCOM
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Clency lived in Canton, Ohio. | Clency E. ASHCOM
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The following obituary appeared in the Johnstown Tribune, Friday Evening, September 5, 1952.
ASHCOM --- Clifford, 38, of 396 Fairfield Avenue, was killed Sept. 5, 1952, in an accident in the Ashcom-Vardian Coal Mine. Born in Johnstown July 1, 1914, a son of Fred and Ida (Smith) Ashcom. Was a roll turner for the Bethlehem Steel Company. Survived by widow, Betty (Wilson) Ashcom; two children --- Jack (John C.) and Jill Ann, both at home; one sister, Mrs. Marian Jones, Cody Wyo., and mother. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. Friday at the A. A. Wagner Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial, Grandview Cemetery.
A companion article appeared in that issue the same day. It read as follows:
Miner Killed
By Rock Fall
A Lower Yoder Township miner was killed late last night when he was caught in a fall of rock.
The victim was Clifford Ashcom, 38, 396 Fairfield Avenue. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital, where he was taken by Lower Yoder firemen at 12:10 o'clock this morning.
The rock fall occurred in a Lower Yoder Township house coal mine operated by Ashcom and Edward Vardian, 22 Wilson Street. Vardian escaped serious injury but suffered from shock and later was taken to Lee Hospital after he collapsed in his home.
Deputy Coroner Richard Wilkinson said Ashcom died as a result of a crushed head and chest and fracture of the right leg. The fatality is being investigated by State Mine inspector Clarence Mays and Federal Mine Inspector William M. Demkowicz.
Rescue workers labored almost three hours before freeing Ashcom who was caught under a large slab of rock. The foot of another miner, Joseph Brilhart of 339 Cooper Avenue, was caught under the rock, but Brilhart managed to free himself. His foot was bruised. | Clifford ASHCOM
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The following article appeared in the Johnstown Tribune Democrat the day after Clyde's death.
CLYDE C. ASHCOM,
TRIBUNE REPORTER,
DIES AT AGE 46
Native of Johnstown, Had
Long Been Engaged in
Advertising Field
WAS IN WORLD WAR
Clyde Cramer Ashcom, 46, veteran newspaper and advertising writer, died at 10:30 o'clock last night at his home, 914 Vickroy Avenue, Ferndale. He had been ill many months, and on March 20 was stricken with a cerebral embolism incident to shock of the St. Patrick's Day Flood. While not bedfast, he had been incapacitated ever since, but apparently had been improving in the past two weeks. A change for the worst came yesterday afternoon. A heart condition was the primary cause of death.
Mr. Ashcom was born October 14, 1890, at the Ashcom homestead, 173 D Street, Morrellville, a son of William Smelker Ashcom, deceased, and Mrs. Annie (Cramer) Ashcom, now of Somerset, who recently observed her 76th birthday anniversary. Clyde was the youngest of a family of four - Laurence B. Ashcom, city editor of The Tribune, residing at 933 South Avenue, Westmont; J. Edwin Ashcom, 1336 Good Street, Wilson Heights, and Maude E., wife of Milton C. Bole of South Center Avenue, Somerset. William S. Ashcom, father of the deceased, who died in 1917, was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in Company E, 21st Pennsylvania Calvary. Clyde C. Ashcom, at the time advertising manager of the Johnstown Automobile Company, volunteered for service in the World War and was assigned to the aviation corps, being sent to Detroit where he became a sergeant in one of the plants manufacturing liberty motors.
While in army service he met Miss Eva Larzelere, to who he was married 16 years ago, in Detroit. Mrs. Ashcom survives. Following the World War, after a brief residence in Johnstown, Clyde Ashcom returned to Detroit to associate with the advertising department of General Motors. Later he was associated with the Chrysler and Pontiac advertising agencies there. Three years ago he returned to Johnstown to resume work in the newspaper field, on the Morning Tribune, later becoming associated with the reportorial staff of the Democrat and more recently The Tribune.
As a boy of 16 Clyde C. Ashcom went to Greensburg Press, returning to Johnstown to join the Democrat staff and later became a reporter for the Johnstown Tribune. After long service in this line of work he entered the advertising field.
Mr. Ashcom was a member of the Ohio Street Evangelical Church and of Johnstown Post 294, American Legion. The body has been removed to the H. M. Picking & Sons mortuary, Somerset Street, where it may be viewed. Funeral services will be conducted at the Picking parlors at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon by Rev. C. W. Winch, deceased's pastor. Internment will be in Grandview Cemetery. | Clyde Cramer ASHCOM
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Clyde was married to Katherine Reid Christianson on August 9, 1958 according to announcement in The Miami News on September 4, 1958. They were divorced in 1970, apparently having no children together. Clyde's children are apparently from a subsequent marriage.
The following obituary was published in the The State (South Carolina) on August 3, 2004:
Jim Ashcom
BATESBURG — Clyde Fleming “Jim” Ashcom, died July 26, 2004 at his residence.
He was born on September 8, 1929 in Johnstown, PA.
He is survived by his children, Linda Salazar of Tampa, FL; Donna Ashcom and Susan Ashcom both of Pensacola, FL; James Ashcom of Mildenhall, England; step-children, Robert Dulaney of Biloxi, MS; Patti Sharpe and Steve Dulaney both of Pensacola, FL; Michael Dulaney of Charlotte, NC; grandsons, Kade and Lane Salazar both of Tampa, FL; Devyn Ashcom of Tuson, AZ.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, loved watching pro and college football and was an avid golfer.
Funeral plans to be announced at a later date.
Milton Shealy Funeral Home 803-532-6100 of Batesburg-Leesville.
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Dale attended Elizabeth Forward High School, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, from 1975 to 1979. He worked as an Engineering Technician in Yorktown, Virginia and in 2010 lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The following wedding announcement appeared in the March 19, 1991 edition of the Daily Press (Hampton, Virginia):
Weddings/engagements
May 19, 1991
ASHCOM - WATTS
LeAnn Watts and Dale Ashcom were married May 18 at the Fort Monroe gazebo by the Rev. J.B. Flowers.
The bride is the daughter of Claude R. Watts Jr. of Hampton and Judith C. Brown of Claymont, Del. She graduated from Hampton High School and attends Thomas Nelson Community College. She is a coo-op secretary at NASA/Langley Research Center.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ashcom of White Oak, Pa. He graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School and attends Thomas Nelson Community College. He is a mechanical engineer at Unisys in Hampton.
Amy Magee of Moon was matron of honor. Ken Ashcom of Ketchum, Ind., was his brother's best man.
A reception was held at The Chamberlin Hotel in Hampton.
The couple will reside in Hampton. | Dale ASHCOM
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