William Amato Fletcher ASHLEY was the 5th child (but 1st Texas-born child) of James Robeson ASHLEY & his 2nd wife Minerva BARFIELD. He was born in Washington County, Texas, probably near Chapel Hill on 19 August 1874.
"William" is a favorite ASHLEY given name but it is not known why "Amato [or Amto] Fletcher" was also used
When he was almost 24 yrs old, he married 17 yrs old Jennie Lee "Bessie" SELBY on 05 June 1898 in Falls County, Texas. They had five children: E.P. Roland [1899]; Lola [1903]; Fanny [1906]; Minnie [1908]; & Georgia [ca1911]. They also had twelve grandchildren.
At age 47, in 1921, Will was employed by Humble's Baytown Refinery in the pipe department. In 1928 he moved to the watchman's department and remained until he retired August 1939, exact day not recorded. His youngest daughter Georgia died in childbirth on Aug 8th. Barely 3 months later, on 08 Nov 1939, he died too, maybe from a broken heart.
"William" is a favorite ASHLEY given name but it is not known why "Amato [or Amto] Fletcher" was also used
When he was almost 24 yrs old, he married 17 yrs old Jennie Lee "Bessie" SELBY on 05 June 1898 in Falls County, Texas. They had five children: E.P. Roland [1899]; Lola [1903]; Fanny [1906]; Minnie [1908]; & Georgia [ca1911]. They also had twelve grandchildren.
At age 47, in 1921, Will was employed by Humble's Baytown Refinery in the pipe department. In 1928 he moved to the watchman's department and remained until he retired August 1939, exact day not recorded. His youngest daughter Georgia died in childbirth on Aug 8th. Barely 3 months later, on 08 Nov 1939, he died too, maybe from a broken heart.
William Amato Fletcher ASHLEY was the 5th child (but 1st Texas-born child) of James Robeson ASHLEY & his 2nd wife Minerva BARFIELD. He was born in Washington County, Texas, probably near Chapel Hill on 19 August 1874.
"William" is a favorite ASHLEY given name but it is not known why "Amato [or Amto] Fletcher" was also used
When he was almost 24 yrs old, he married 17 yrs old Jennie Lee "Bessie" SELBY on 05 June 1898 in Falls County, Texas. They had five children: E.P. Roland [1899]; Lola [1903]; Fanny [1906]; Minnie [1908]; & Georgia [ca1911]. They also had twelve grandchildren.
At age 47, in 1921, Will was employed by Humble's Baytown Refinery in the pipe department. In 1928 he moved to the watchman's department and remained until he retired August 1939, exact day not recorded. His youngest daughter Georgia died in childbirth on Aug 8th. Barely 3 months later, on 08 Nov 1939, he died too, maybe from a broken heart.
"William" is a favorite ASHLEY given name but it is not known why "Amato [or Amto] Fletcher" was also used
When he was almost 24 yrs old, he married 17 yrs old Jennie Lee "Bessie" SELBY on 05 June 1898 in Falls County, Texas. They had five children: E.P. Roland [1899]; Lola [1903]; Fanny [1906]; Minnie [1908]; & Georgia [ca1911]. They also had twelve grandchildren.
At age 47, in 1921, Will was employed by Humble's Baytown Refinery in the pipe department. In 1928 he moved to the watchman's department and remained until he retired August 1939, exact day not recorded. His youngest daughter Georgia died in childbirth on Aug 8th. Barely 3 months later, on 08 Nov 1939, he died too, maybe from a broken heart.
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