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David and William Ashbrook were born 1798 and 1802 in Kentucky. Only 4 Ashbrook men were living in KY in 1800. They were Aaron3 and his son Felix4 Grundy Ashbrook (Aaron2). Their children are known. The other two were Levi and John Ashbrook, sons of Levi3 (Aaron2). David and William might have been sons of Levi4 Ashbrook, but based upon the records, it seems more likely they were sons of John4 Ashbrook. In Pendleton County KY are the marriages for two Ashbrook girls, Rachel in 1809 and Eleanor in 1817. The marriage of Eleanor in 1817 says "proof of Levi Ashbrook". She could have been the daughter of Levi4 Ashbrook, but more likely John4 Ashbrook had died and Levi was serving as the guardian of Eleanor. Levi4, John4 and Absalom4 Ashbrook married daughters of John Chenowith --- Eleanor, Mary and Rachel. Possibly all 3 of these Ashbrook men went to KY together, possibly because Chenowith kin were there. Chenowiths did live near the family of William Ashbrook in Missouri. Few records have been found for Absalom Ashbrook after he left Hampshire County. Some traditions say that he went to Kentucky.
Hampshire Co Virginia Deed Bk 12, P 309----March 17, 1801
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John Ashbrook one of the children and heirs of Levi Ashbrook, deceased, of the
County of Pendleton and State of Kentucky to
Elizabeth Ashbrook, Absalom Ashbrook, Eli Ashbrook, Mary Ashbrook,
Rody Ashbrook, Amelia Ashbrook, William Ashbrook, Thomas Ashbrook.
Witnesseth that the said John Ashbrook for and in consideration of one dollar doth bargain, etc, his 1/16th part of a certain parcel of land lying in Hampshire County VA which land was conveyed by Andrew Arnold by deeds of lease and release dated 22 and 23 of March 1770 unto Levi Ashbrook who died intestate, also 1/16 part of personal estate.
Wit: Phil P. Wilson, And. Woodrow, John S. Jacob
/s/ John Ashbrook
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Early Records Hampshire County Virginia 1782-1860
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Hampshire Co Virginia Will Bk
Will of John Chenoweth ---- April 19, 1811 ---- Sept. 14, 1812.
Wife Eleanor
Nine childred: William (1/10 part of his grandfather's legacy), Absalom, John, James, Elias, Elizabeth Monroe, Eleanor Ashbrook, Mary Ashbrook, Rachel Ashbrook
Executors: Elias Chenowith, John Monroe
Securities: Francis White, Joseph Nixon
Wit: Abraham Cresswell, George Cole, William and Joseph Nixon, Thomas Meguire
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First Census of Kentucky 1790 by Charles Brunk Heinemann
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John Ashbrook not. listed.
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Second Census of Kentucky 1800 by Garrett Glenn Clift
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Pendleton County ---- Aug. 21, 1800 ---- John Ashbrook
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1810 Census Pendleton Co Kentucky ---- P 1681 or 486
| John Ashbrook |
Males under 10:
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2 |
Females under 10:
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2 |
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Males 10-16:
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2 |
Females 10-16:
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1 |
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Males 16-26:
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1 |
Females 26-45:
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1 |
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Males 26-45:
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1 |
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Pendleton County Kentucky Marriages by N. D. Craig
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James Collins to Rachel Ashbrook July 5, 1809
George 0. Neal to Eleanor Ashbrook Nov. 22, 1817.
Proof of Levi Ashbrook
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DAR Magazine, Vol. 63, P 635
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Abner Westrope born in eastern Kentucky probably near Licking River May 15, 1799.
His wife Sarah Ashbrook born on Licking River in 1805.
Tombstone in old Westrope Cemetery near Belmont, Wisconsin gives this record:
Abner Westrope born Kentucky, died March 25, 1860, aged 60 years, 10 months, 10 days.
Sarah Westrope born June 4, 1805, died Feb. 25, 1873.
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The Licking River goes through the center of Pendleton County KY.
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