Legislator Details
Rev. James Ashley
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/18/1815
City: Toronto, Ontario
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Country: Canada
Death
Date: 3/23/1882
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Marital Information:
married; children: William Henry, John H., Delora J., Alice A., Fannie E., Robert Mc., Saly M., Lydia A., Mary E. Fred L., Laurie L. & Arella R.
Number of Children: 12
Background
Religion: Free-Will Baptist
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Occupation: blacksmith, minister, carpenter
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Leonard & Sally (McDougal) Ashley. Family moved to Huron Co., OH 1826. James began preaching in 1841. Moved to Mason twp., Cass Co., MI in 1855 from NY. Helped establish churches in several communities over the yrs.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Reform School, Religious and Benevolent Societies
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City of Residence: Adamsville
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass 2
District Description: Townships of Newburgh, Porter, Penn,
Calvin, Mason, Jefferson, Ontwa, Howard and Milton
Date Elected: 11/3/1868
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1869
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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