Brief Life History of Amanda Jane
When Amanda Jane Ashcraft was born in January 1868, in Grant, Kentucky, United States, her father, Robert William Ashcraft, was 40 and her mother, Catherine Cook, was 33. She lived in Williamstown, Grant, Kentucky, United States in 1870 and Kenton, Kentucky, United States in 1880.
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- Amanda Ashcroft in household of Robert Ashcroft, "United States Census, 1870"
- Mandy Ashcraft in household of Robert W Ashcraft, "United States Census, 1880"
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1868 · Impeach the President!
Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.
1892 · The Radio is invented
Kentucky native Nathan Stubblefield invented the radio in 1892
1900 · Gold for Cash!
This Act set a price at which gold could be traded for paper money.
Name Meaning
Altered form of English Ashcroft .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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