Woman Who has Lived in Kalamazoo County for Many Years, Passes Away.
Mrs. Charles Henry Ashby, 301 Woodward avenue, died in Bronson hospital Thursday afternoon. Her death marks the end of an illness extending over several years. Four months ago, her condition became critical and she was forced to take to her bed. Five weeks ago, she was removed to Bronson hospital. Mrs. Ashby was born in February 1843 in Prairie Ronde. Her maiden name was Martha Longwell. In February of 1864 she became the wife of, Charles H. Ashby and came to Kalamazoo to live. Three children were born, two daughters. Fay and Bertha, and a son, who died in infancy. The daughters have always remained at home with their father and mother; Besides the three members of the immediate family, Mrs. Ashby leaves a brother, Loren Longwell of Prairie Ronde, and two sisters, Mrs. Gilbert Gibbs of Oshtemo and Mrs. Hubbard Knapp of Dakota. No funeral arrangements have yet been made. Kalamazoo Telegraph-Press November 23, 1911 page 12
Woman Who has Lived in Kalamazoo County for Many Years, Passes Away.
Mrs. Charles Henry Ashby, 301 Woodward avenue, died in Bronson hospital Thursday afternoon. Her death marks the end of an illness extending over several years. Four months ago, her condition became critical and she was forced to take to her bed. Five weeks ago, she was removed to Bronson hospital. Mrs. Ashby was born in February 1843 in Prairie Ronde. Her maiden name was Martha Longwell. In February of 1864 she became the wife of, Charles H. Ashby and came to Kalamazoo to live. Three children were born, two daughters. Fay and Bertha, and a son, who died in infancy. The daughters have always remained at home with their father and mother; Besides the three members of the immediate family, Mrs. Ashby leaves a brother, Loren Longwell of Prairie Ronde, and two sisters, Mrs. Gilbert Gibbs of Oshtemo and Mrs. Hubbard Knapp of Dakota. No funeral arrangements have yet been made. Kalamazoo Telegraph-Press November 23, 1911 page 12
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement