Added September 16, 2021
BIO TIDBITS:
Isaac Daniel "Ike" Ashburn was born June 25, 1877, and joined the Oklahoma City Police Department at the age of 19 in 1897. The veteran policeman who died last July 20, 1928 of injuries he received when struck by a taxicab while directing traffic at Grand and Broadway. His funeral procession to Fairlawn Cemetery included 71 policemen.
Mrs. Isaac Ashburn, widow of the late peaceofficer offered his gun for sale and police made up a collection of $50. The gun will probably be placed in the keeping of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Ashburn had served longer during a continuous period than any other man on the force. During the early days he made a reputation of keeping order in Oklahoma City's saloon district.
Ashburn had always referred to it [gun] as "My Nearer My God to Thee." It was a .38-40 caliber frontier pistol on a .45 frame, known as one of the hardest shooting guns made.
Source: Daily Oklahoman, The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Jan 7, 1929, page 10
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SOURCE: Ok2explore Oklahoma State Vital Death Records Index: "Ashburn, Isaac.; male; County of Death: Oklahoma; dod 07-20-1928"
Contributor: genieangel (47288257) • [email protected]
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Original Creator P Black-Avitts came across an story in the 9/12/1928 newspaper that stated...
The trial of E.J. Holland that was charged with manslaughter in the connection with the death of Ike Ashburn, city police man who was fatally wounded in an automobile accident at the intersection of Grand Ave & Broadway was continued.
7/21/1928 Newspaper, Saturday
It states Ike died on Friday. Survived by wife, one daughter Ellenor, a son Frank and four brothers.
BIO TIDBITS:
Isaac Daniel "Ike" Ashburn was born June 25, 1877, and joined the Oklahoma City Police Department at the age of 19 in 1897. The veteran policeman who died last July 20, 1928 of injuries he received when struck by a taxicab while directing traffic at Grand and Broadway. His funeral procession to Fairlawn Cemetery included 71 policemen.
Mrs. Isaac Ashburn, widow of the late peaceofficer offered his gun for sale and police made up a collection of $50. The gun will probably be placed in the keeping of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Ashburn had served longer during a continuous period than any other man on the force. During the early days he made a reputation of keeping order in Oklahoma City's saloon district.
Ashburn had always referred to it [gun] as "My Nearer My God to Thee." It was a .38-40 caliber frontier pistol on a .45 frame, known as one of the hardest shooting guns made.
Source: Daily Oklahoman, The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Jan 7, 1929, page 10
::: Contributor: genieangel (47288257) • 09-2021
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SOURCE: Ok2explore Oklahoma State Vital Death Records Index: "Ashburn, Isaac.; male; County of Death: Oklahoma; dod 07-20-1928"
Contributor: genieangel (47288257) • [email protected]
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Original Creator P Black-Avitts came across an story in the 9/12/1928 newspaper that stated...
The trial of E.J. Holland that was charged with manslaughter in the connection with the death of Ike Ashburn, city police man who was fatally wounded in an automobile accident at the intersection of Grand Ave & Broadway was continued.
7/21/1928 Newspaper, Saturday
It states Ike died on Friday. Survived by wife, one daughter Ellenor, a son Frank and four brothers.
Added September 16, 2021
BIO TIDBITS:
Isaac Daniel "Ike" Ashburn was born June 25, 1877, and joined the Oklahoma City Police Department at the age of 19 in 1897. The veteran policeman who died last July 20, 1928 of injuries he received when struck by a taxicab while directing traffic at Grand and Broadway. His funeral procession to Fairlawn Cemetery included 71 policemen.
Mrs. Isaac Ashburn, widow of the late peaceofficer offered his gun for sale and police made up a collection of $50. The gun will probably be placed in the keeping of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Ashburn had served longer during a continuous period than any other man on the force. During the early days he made a reputation of keeping order in Oklahoma City's saloon district.
Ashburn had always referred to it [gun] as "My Nearer My God to Thee." It was a .38-40 caliber frontier pistol on a .45 frame, known as one of the hardest shooting guns made.
Source: Daily Oklahoman, The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Jan 7, 1929, page 10
::: Contributor: genieangel (47288257) • 09-2021
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SOURCE: Ok2explore Oklahoma State Vital Death Records Index: "Ashburn, Isaac.; male; County of Death: Oklahoma; dod 07-20-1928"
Contributor: genieangel (47288257) • [email protected]
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Original Creator P Black-Avitts came across an story in the 9/12/1928 newspaper that stated...
The trial of E.J. Holland that was charged with manslaughter in the connection with the death of Ike Ashburn, city police man who was fatally wounded in an automobile accident at the intersection of Grand Ave & Broadway was continued.
7/21/1928 Newspaper, Saturday
It states Ike died on Friday. Survived by wife, one daughter Ellenor, a son Frank and four brothers.
BIO TIDBITS:
Isaac Daniel "Ike" Ashburn was born June 25, 1877, and joined the Oklahoma City Police Department at the age of 19 in 1897. The veteran policeman who died last July 20, 1928 of injuries he received when struck by a taxicab while directing traffic at Grand and Broadway. His funeral procession to Fairlawn Cemetery included 71 policemen.
Mrs. Isaac Ashburn, widow of the late peaceofficer offered his gun for sale and police made up a collection of $50. The gun will probably be placed in the keeping of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Ashburn had served longer during a continuous period than any other man on the force. During the early days he made a reputation of keeping order in Oklahoma City's saloon district.
Ashburn had always referred to it [gun] as "My Nearer My God to Thee." It was a .38-40 caliber frontier pistol on a .45 frame, known as one of the hardest shooting guns made.
Source: Daily Oklahoman, The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Jan 7, 1929, page 10
::: Contributor: genieangel (47288257) • 09-2021
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SOURCE: Ok2explore Oklahoma State Vital Death Records Index: "Ashburn, Isaac.; male; County of Death: Oklahoma; dod 07-20-1928"
Contributor: genieangel (47288257) • [email protected]
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Original Creator P Black-Avitts came across an story in the 9/12/1928 newspaper that stated...
The trial of E.J. Holland that was charged with manslaughter in the connection with the death of Ike Ashburn, city police man who was fatally wounded in an automobile accident at the intersection of Grand Ave & Broadway was continued.
7/21/1928 Newspaper, Saturday
It states Ike died on Friday. Survived by wife, one daughter Ellenor, a son Frank and four brothers.
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