Dr. John P. ASHCOM^[1]

1821 - 1892

• Prefix	Dr.
  Born	11 Nov 1821
  Gender	Male
  Died	1 May 1892	Everett, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania
  Person ID	I1516	Johnson Hindin Tree
  Last Modified	1 Jul 2019

  
  

  Father	Charles Peter ASHCOM,   b. Abt 1781, St. Mary's, Maryland ,   d. 16 May 1871
  Mother	Mary A. DIEHL or Deal,   b. 27 Sep 1785, St. Mary's, Maryland ,   d. 6 Feb 1865, Broad Top Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania
  Married	Abt 1807
  Family ID	F315	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family	Nancy Maria BELL,   b. Abt 1825, Pennsylvania ,   d. 7 Dec 1892, Everett, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania   [2]
  Married	8 Jun 1847
  Children	1. Charles P. ASHCOM,   b. Abt 1850, Penn Twp., Huntingdon Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. Bef 7 Dec 1892   2. John W. ASHCOM,   b. Abt 1852, Pennsylvania ,   d. Aft 7 Dec 1892   3. Thomas A. ASHCOM,   b. 1854, Pennsylvania ,   d. Aft 7 Dec 1892   4. George G. ASHCOM,   b. Abt 1856, Pennsylvania ,   d. Bef 7 Dec 1892   5. William Wert ASHCOM,   b. Abt 1858, Pennsylvania ,   d. 14 May 1876, Renovo, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania   6. Mary A. ASHCOM,   b. Aug 1859, Pennsylvania ,   d. Bef 7 Dec 189   7. Kate E. ASHCOM,   b. 1864, Pennsylvania ,   d. 5 Mar 1891, Renovo, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania   8. Annie ASHCOM,   b. Abt 1866, Pennsylvania ,   d. Aft 7 Dec 1892
  Family ID	F527	Group Sheet

  
  

• Notes

  John was living in Bloody Run at the time of his marriage in 1847. By 1884, John was living in Renova, Pennsylvania. John may have been born on September 21, 1814. The following story appeared in the Everett Press (Everett, Pennsylvania) on October 16, 1891 (note that it is a reprint of a story that appeared in The Renovo Record on October 9, 1891): THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE WANT. The Renovo Record of October 9th Says : Dr. J. P. Ashcom and his esteemed family, consisting of his wife, son John, and daughter, Miss Annie, left Monday morning for Bedford county, where they will permanently reside. Tho doctor came to Renovo twenty-six years ago last August. He was one of Renovo's first pyhsicians [sic.]. He assumed a leading position both as a physician and citizen from the start, which he ably maintained, during which time he was prosperous, and honored with the railroad company's appointment as resident physician and a number of local positions in the borough government. In 1878, on account of ill health, the doctor and his family removed to Pueblo, Col., where they lived for several years. While there he was chief surgeon of Atcheson, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad company. But he longed to return to Pennsylvania, and in 1880 removed to this place. On account of continued ill health he practiced his profession but a few years. His son John has held a prominent position as clerk in E. T. Swain's drug store for the past ten years. His daughter Annie is an accomplished young lady, a fine musician and stood in the highest social circles. The Record, joins their many friends in expressing regret at their departure and wishing them all prosperity and improved health in their new home. *** The following obituary appeared in The Everett Press and Leader (Everett, Pennsylvania) on May 6, 1892: Dr. Ashcom was born near Everett, on the farm now owned by Lewis Piper, where his early life was spent. He taught school for several terms before reaching his majority. Having a desire to enter the medical profession, he studied medicine under Dr. George Hamill, of Bedford and graduated from Columbia Medical College, Washington D. C., in March 1845. His first location was in Allenville, Mifflin county, where he practiced several years. From Allenville he removed to Marklesburg, Huntingdon county and after a stay of a number of years, came to Woodbury, and from there to Hopewell where he remained until 1862, when he was commissioned as army surgeon and sent to Newburg, North Carolina, where he was assigned by Gen. Burnside to the 21st Massachusetts. Failing health caused him to procure a furlough in July of the same year. In September following, he was commissioned as surgeon of the 116th Pennsylvania Regiment. He was subsequently surgeon of an emergency regiment in Baltimore and was from there assigned to the 54th Pennsylvania and remained with them until the close of the war. In July 1865 he removed to Renova and was appointed surgeon of the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad, by Col. J. G. Laurance, superintendent of the Middle Division. He remained in Renova from that time until last October, with the exception of about 18 months, which he spent in Pueblo, Colorado, thinking the climate of that state would improve his health. His hopes were not realized and he returned to Renova October 1st, 1891, he came to Everett, hoping the change would benefit his health, but again his hopes were not realized and he gradually grew worse until the end came. His health failed in 1884, since which time he has been unable to follow his chosen profession. He was an able and eminent physician and was a frequent contributor to the columns of medical journals. During his stay in Allenville, he was married to Miss Nannie Bell, who with two sons and one daughter survives him, six children having preceded him into the spirit land. He was the fourth son of Charles Ashcom and is survived by his three older brothers, B. R., George B. and C. W. Ashcom, also two sisters, Mrs. Everhart, of Martinsburg and Miss Kate Ashcom of this place. At the age of fifteen years he was admitted to membership in the M. E. church and for over half a century, was a faithful and uncompromising Christian. He never failed to oppose what he believed to be wrong, no matter how strong the opposition and nothing could swerve him from what he felt to be his duty as a Christian. Although a great sufferer for years he bore his sufferings meekly and did not fear the end, knowing that He whom he had served and trusted, would not desert him an that his final summons would call him to that blessed home where "sickness and sorrow, pain and death, are felt and feared no more." The funeral services were held in the Methodist church and were conducted by Rev. Woods, who preached the sermon. Revs. Baughman and Line, were present and assisted in the services. The Odd Fellows Lodge of Everett, turned out in a body and conducted the funeral services of the order at the grave. The Grand Army Post also turned out in a body. Dr. Ashcom was a member of Renova Lodge of Odd Fellows, which sent a committee of members to the funeral. Among those who attended the funeral, were two of his old friends, who knew him in his early days, Henry Simon and Isaac Evans, of Hopewell. We observed also from Hopewell and vicinity, Capt. John Eichelberger, M. V. Zeth, W. H. Eichelberger, Andrew Dodson, Henry Dasher, Daniel K. Hamm, Thomas Ramage and William Reed. D. D. Morrell, of Blair county, James Cleaver, John W. Ridenour and Superintendant Lovell, of Bedford, J. J. Hetzell and wife, of Cumberland, were also present. All Dr. Ashcom's brothers and sisters were here. Mrs. Everhart, of Martinsburg, a sister, was accompanied by Mr. Charles P. Ashcom, his nephew. Mr. Ashcom is editor of the Martinsburg Herald. He returned on the next train. The relatives at Riddlesburg were all present. The large attendance at the funeral was evidence of the esteem in which the deceased was held by those who knew him. (Source: The Everett Press and Leader, May 6, 1892.)

  
  

• Sources

  [S212] According to the "History of Bedford, Somerset and. [S222] According to Whisler, James B., "Bedford County, P.