Brief Life History of Nathaniel
When Nathaniel Ashby was born on 25 May 1835, in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, his father, Nathaniel Ashby, was 30 and his mother, Susan Hammond, was 26. He married Mary Virginia Garr on 11 February 1858, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States in 1860 and St. George, Washington, Utah, United States for about 10 years. He died on 18 March 1882, in At Sea, at the age of 46, and was buried in Saint George City Cemetery, St. George, Washington, Utah, United States.
Photos and Memories (30)
Do you know Nathaniel? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (95)
- Nathaniel Ashby in household of Bryant Stringham, "United States Census, 1860"
- Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961
- Nathaniel Ashby, "Find A Grave Index"
Spouse and Children
Children (10)
+5 More Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (12)
+7 More Children
World Events (8)
1836 · Remember the Alamo
Being a monumental event in the Texas Revolution, The Battle of the Alamo was a thirteen-day battle at the Alamo Mission near San Antonio. In the early morning of the final battle, the Mexican Army advanced on the Alamo. Quickly being overrun, the Texian Soldiers quickly withdrew inside the building. The battle has often been overshadowed by events from the Mexican–American War, But the Alamo gradually became known as a national battle site and later named an official Texas State Shrine.
1836 · City of Salem Incorporated
On March 23, 1836, the city of Salem, Massachusetts was incorporated and three years later adopted a seal and motto
1850
Historical Boundaries: 1850: Mexican Cession, United States 1850: Utah Territory, United States 1851: Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States* 1896: Salt Lake, Utah, United States *Renamed Salt Lake in 1868
Name Meaning
English: habitational name from any of numerous places in northern and eastern England called Ashby, from Old Norse askr ‘ash’ (or in one instance possibly from the Old Norse personal name Aski) + bȳ ‘farm’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesStory Highlight
Nathaniel Ashby Jr.
Nathaniel Ashby, Jr. Nathaniel Ashby, Jr., one of the missionaries of the Church, who died in the Mission Field, was born 25 May 1835, in Salem, Massachusetts. The son of Nathaniel Ashby and Su …
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.