Brief Life History of David J.
When David J. Askren was born on 18 July 1797, in Washington, Kentucky, United States, his father, Daniel Edgar Crume, was 39 and his mother, Hannah Springer, was 28. He married Nancy Davis on 18 August 1817, in Harrison, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 8 daughters. He lived in Harrison Township, Harrison, Indiana, United States for about 10 years. He died on 26 May 1861, in Harrison Township, Vigo, Indiana, United States, at the age of 63, and was buried in Haas Chapel, Spencer Township, Harrison, Indiana, United States.
Photos and Memories (2)
Do you know David J.? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (10)
- David Askerns, "United States Census, 1850"
- Daris A*Ren, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
- Askren, "Find A Grave Index"
Spouse and Children
Children (12)
+7 More Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (9)
+4 More Children
World Events (8)
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
1809
Historical Information 1809 - Harrison, Indiana Territory, United States 1816 - Harrison, Indiana, United States
1818 · Jackson Purchase
The western part of Kentucky purchased by Andrew Jackson from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818. It became known as the Jackson Purchase. This included land that wasn't originally part of Kentucky when it became a state.
Name Meaning
English (northern): habitational name from Askern, in Campsall, near Doncaster (Yorkshire). The placename denoted a house (Old English ærn) by an ash tree (Old English æsc, influenced or substituted by Old Norse askr).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.