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Dr. E. L. Ashton

Individual Identifier: ind_AshtonE

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DescriptionSon of Thomas H. and Elizabeth (Cramer) Ashton. Born on September 5, 1828 Grew up on a farm in Brown County, Ohio. Taught school while studying medicine. Practiced medicine in Defiance, Ohio for seven years before moving to Traverse City, Michigan in 1862. Served as Supervisor and President of Traverse City. Affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church but was not an active member. Politically, he was a Whig and Free-soiler before joining the Republican party. Retired in Traverse City and lived with his son Dr. Edwin Ashton. Member of the Odd Fellows. Died of a cerebral hemorrhage August 6, 1908. Married Margaret P. Lackey, daughter of John & Mary (Stites) Lackey, in Defiance, Ohio on May 7, 1856. They had three children: Benjamin F., Charles W. and Edwin L.

Source of descriptionPortrait Herald edition, 1894, Old Settlers Historical and Chronological record by Wait: settled in GT Region