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FIRST GENERATION
1. Jonathan ASHLEY was born on January 6, 1738/39 in Deerfield, Franklin,
Massachusetts.1,2 He died on May 30, 1787 in Shelburne, Franklin,
Massachusetts.3,4 Vanished Pioneer Homes and Families of Shelburne,
Massachusetts, by Leila Stone Bardwell. Published by the Shelburne
Historical Society, 1974. p. 70.
Jason Cady, innkeeper on the Albany Road, Shelburne's south end in 1780 and
1781, sold his farm October 21, 1782 to Jonathan Ashley who was an innkeeper
in 1784 and 1785. The following descripton of Jonathan Ashley, Junior (1739
- 1787) is taken from "The Revered Jonathan Ashley House," by Amelia F.
Miller.
"...it is not true always that persons are wrong because ye multitude
are against them...."worte Jonathan Ashley, Esquire to his younger
brother, Elihu, in 1769.
Eighteen years later these words could have well served as an epitaph for
Parson Ashley's oldest son, Jonathan Ashley, Junior, whose uncompromising
loyalty to the King of England cost him first his physical health, his mental
energies and his home, and ultimately his life. Graduated from Yale in 1758
at twenty. Studied Law. Married Tirza Field. Son William died in infancy.
Five daughters. Home threatened by a mob. elected by a Tory majority town
clerk and Treasurer 1781. Act passed forbidding persons to vote or hold town
office who had not taken the Oath of Allegiance. As a result of this
election he was taken to the Suffolk County jail. On March 27, 1781 he
petitioned for release from jail. At the time he had a wife and four
daughters, the oldest being only seven years of age. Release eventually
granted. Health never recovered. The year after his release he bought a farm
in Shelburne where he died on May 30, 1787, age forty eight.
History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall &
Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 49
Graduated Yale College, 1758; lawyer, with large practice; was a Tory, in
consequence of which he got into trouble. Ater the Rev. he lived in
Shelburne; was there in 1785-6; sold his house here in 1786.
Vanished Pioneer Homes and Families of Shelburne, Massachusetts, by Leila
Stone Bardwell. Published by the Shelburne Historical Society, 1974. p. 2a
6 children born in Deerfield, Mass.

SECOND GENERATION
2. Jonathan ASHLEY was born on November 11, 1712 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.5 He died on August 28, 1780 in Deerfield, Franklin,
Massachusetts.6 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon,
Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 48
Graduated Yale College, 1730; was for a while a teacher in Suffield; was
settled here in the ministry Nov 8, 1732; he took an active and influential
part in the Jonathan Edwards controversy, being opposed to Edwards, who was
his cousin; two of his sermons preached in Edwards' pulpit at Northampton
were published; Edwards described him at this period as "a young gentleman of
liberal education and notable abilities; a fluent speaker; a man of lax
principles in religion, falling in, in some essential things, with the
Armenians, and is very bold and open in it." Edwards was in a position to
judge Mr. Ashley, for he had felt the force of his blows, and had combated
his liberalizing views with all his power.
History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall &
Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 378
of Deerfield, Mass. He was married to Dorothy WILLIAMS about 1736.7

3. Dorothy WILLIAMS was born on June 20, 1713 in Hatfield, Hampshire,
Massachusetts.8 She died on September 20, 1808 in Deerfield, Franklin,
Massachusetts.9 Jonathan ASHLEY and Dorothy WILLIAMS had the following
children:
i. William ASHLEY was born on July 1, 1737 in Deerfield, Franklin,
Massachusetts.10 He died on March 17, 1738 in Deerfield, Franklin,
Massachusetts.11
1 ii. Jonathan ASHLEY.
iii. William ASHLEY was born on February 11, 1740 in Deerfield,
Franklin, Massachusetts.12 He died on September 28, 1742 in Deerfield,
Franklin, Massachusetts.13
iv. Dorothy ASHLEY was born on August 5, 1743 in Deerfield, Franklin,
Massachusetts.14
v. Elizabeth (Betsey) ASHLEY was born on June 9, 1745 in Deerfield,
Franklin, Massachusetts.15 She died on January 14, 1808 in Deerfield,
Franklin, Massachusetts.16 She was buried in Old Cemetery, Albany Road,
Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.17
vi. Solomon ASHLEY was born on September 13, 1747 in Deerfield,
Franklin, Massachusetts.18 He died on June 23, 1748 in Deerfield, Franklin,
Massachusetts.19
vii. Elihu ASHLEY was born on August 12, 1750 in Deerfield,
Franklin, Massachusetts.20 He died on March 14, 1817 in Deerfield, Franklin,
Massachusetts.21 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon,
Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 49
Studied medicine with Dr. Thomas Williams at Deerfield,
practiced in Worthington 1774-5; on the death of Dr. Williams he returned and
succeeded to his office and practice; resided later on the old homestead.
viii. Solomon ASHLEY was born on May 25, 1754 in Deerfield,
Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on January 14, 1823. History of Deerfield,
Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA,
1896. p. 48
Potter and gravestone cutter; had shop on Boyden lot; and on
the Catlin lot now owned by Cyrus Brown; in 1774 he was living in Hinsdale,
N.H. He never married and was drowned at Great River.
ix. Clarissa ASHLEY was born on December 1, 1757 in Deerfield,
Franklin, Massachusetts.22

THIRD GENERATION
4. Jonathan ASHLEY was born on January 21, 1678 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.23 He died on September 18, 1749 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.24 He was married to Abigail STEBBINS on February 1, 1699.25

5. Abigail STEBBINS was born on August 13, 1683 in Springfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.26 She died on April 7, 1752/53.27 Jonathan ASHLEY and
Abigail STEBBINS had the following children:
i. Abigail ASHLEY was born on August 15, 1701 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.28 She died on July 21, 1742.29
ii. Azariah ASHLEY was born on August 13, 1704 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.30
iii. Mercy ASHLEY was born on April 8, 1707 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.31
iv. Lydia ASHLEY was born on June 28, 1710 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.32 She died on December 19, 1772.33
2 v. Jonathan ASHLEY.
vi. Benjamin ASHLEY was born on February 9, 1714/15 in Westfield,
Hampden, Massachusetts.34
vii. Ebenezer ASHLEY was born on March 29, 1717 in Westfield,
Hampden, Massachusetts.35
viii. Phineas ASHLEY was born on January 16, 1719/20 in Westfield,
Hampden, Massachusetts.36

6. William WILLIAMS was born on February 2, 1665 in Newton, Middlesex,
Massachusetts.37 He died on August 29, 1741.38 History of Deerfield, Volume
II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896.
p. 378
Graduated Harvard College in the same class with his cousin Joh, 1683;
settled at Hatfield, 1686; he was a man of note in his day; some of his
published works are: An Election Sermon, 1719; Sermons on the ordination of
two Sons of the "redeemed Captive" - Stephen at Springifeld, 1716, and Warham
at Waltham, 1723, of Nehemiah Bull at Westfield, 1726; of Jonathan Ashely at
Deerfield 1732; and an address at the ordination of John Sargeant as
missonary to the Housatonic Indians, at Deerfield, Aug. 31, 1735; while in
college, 1681-3, he took notes for sermons which he heard from Mather,
Cotton, Gookin, Willard, Eliot, Hubbard; Shepard and others; this book of
notes is now in Memorial Hall. He was married to Christian STODDARD on
August 9, 1699.39 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon,
Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 378
In these marriages I am obliged to disagree with that excellent authority,
John Langdon Sibley, who says of the first, "It cannot be true," and of the
second, "Christian was Stoddard's son, not daughter." - (Harvard Graduates
III, 264).

7. Christian STODDARD was born in 1677.40 She died on April 23, 1764.41
William WILLIAMS and Christian STODDARD had the following children:
i. Solomon WILLIAMS was born on January 4, 1700 in Hatfield,
Hampshire, Massachusetts.42 He died in February 1776.43 History of
Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co.,
Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 378
D.D. Yale College, 1753; ordained minister at Lebanon, Ct.,
1722; Aug. 4, 1741, e preached a sermon before Eunice Williams, the captive.
ii. Elizabeth WILLIAMS was born on June 7, 1707 in Hatfield,
Hampshire, Massachusetts.44 She died on November 9, 1753.45
iii. Col. Israel WILLIAMS was born on November 30, 1709 in
Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts.46 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by
George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 378
A very prominent man in his day; for an account of military operations see
chapters on French and Indian wars; for his experience as a Tory see Rev.
chapter.
3 iv. Dorothy WILLIAMS.

FOURTH GENERATION
8. David ASHLEY was born on June 8, 1642 in Springfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.47 He died on December 8, 1718 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.48,49 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon,
Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 46 & 319
of Springfield. Removed to Westfield, Mass., 1674. He was married to
Hannah GLOVER on November 24, 1663 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.50,51

9. Hannah GLOVER was born on May 23, 1643 in New Haven, New Haven,
Connecticut.52 She died on June 7, 1722 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.53 David ASHLEY and Hannah GLOVER had the following children:
i. Samuel ASHLEY was born on October 26, 1664 in Springfield,
Hampden, Massachusetts.54 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George
Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 47
Settled in Westfield, Mass.
ii. David ASHLEY was born on March 10, 1667 in Springfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.55 He died on December 13, 1751 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.56
iii. Capt. John ASHLEY was born on June 27, 1669 in Springfield,
Hampden, Massachusetts.57 He died on April 17, 1759 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.58
iv. Joseph ASHLEY was born on July 31, 1671 in Springfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.59 He died on February 25, 1705.60
v. Sarah ASHLEY was born on September 10, 1673 in Springfield,
Hampden, Massachusetts.61,62
vi. Mary ASHLEY was born on December 4, 1675 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.63 She died in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. History of
Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co.,
Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 45
Died young
vii. Hannah ASHLEY was born on December 4, 1675 in Westfield,
Hampden, Massachusetts.64
4 viii. Jonathan ASHLEY.
ix. Abigail ASHLEY was born on April 27, 1681 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.65
x. Mary ASHLEY was born on March 3, 1683 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.66
xi. Rebecca ASHLEY was born on May 30, 1685 in Westfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.67

10. Benjamin STEBBINS was born on April 11, 1658 in Springfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.68 He died on October 12, 1698 in Springfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.69 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon,
Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 317
Springfield, Mass. He was married to Abigail DENTON on October 9, 1682.70

11. Abigail DENTON died in August 1689 in Springfield, Hampden,
Massachusetts.71 Benjamin STEBBINS and Abigail DENTON had the following
children:
5 i. Abigail STEBBINS.
ii. Mercy STEBBINS was born on October 29, 1685 in Springfield,
Hampden, Massachusetts.72

12. Capt. Isaac WILLIAMS was born on September 1, 1638 in Roxbury, Suffolk,
Massachusetts.73 He died on February 9, 1707 in Newton, Middlesex,
Massachusetts.74 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon,
Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 376
Capt.; rep.; settled in Newton. He was married to Martha PARKE.75

13. Martha PARKE died on October 24, 1674.76 Capt. Isaac WILLIAMS and
Martha PARKE had the following children:
i. Isaac WILLIAMS was born on January 6, 1660 in Newton, Middlesex,
Massachusetts.77 He Baptized on February 6, 1660.78 He died on March 7,
1660 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts.79
ii. Isaac WILLIAMS was born on December 11, 1661 in Newton,
Middlesex, Massachusetts.80 He died on June 27, 1739 in Roxbury, Suffolk,
Massachusetts.81,82
iii. Martha WILLIAMS was born on December 27, 1663 in Newton,
Middlesex, Massachusetts.83
6 iv. William WILLIAMS.
v. John WILLIAMS was born on October 31, 1667 in Newton, Middlesex,
Massachusetts.84
vi. Eleazer WILLIAMS was born on October 22, 1669 in Newton,
Middlesex, Massachusetts.85 He died on May 19, 1725.86
vii. Hannah WILLIAMS was born on October 8, 1671 in Newton,
Middlesex, Massachusetts.87
viii. Elizabeth WILLIAMS was born on October 8, 1671 in Newton,
Middlesex, Massachusetts.88 She died in 1743.89
ix. Thomas WILLIAMS was born on December 23, 1673 in Newton,
Middlesex, Massachusetts.90
x. Peter WILLIAMS was born on August 31, 1680 in Newton, Middlesex,
Massachusetts.91
xi. Mary WILLIAMS was born on October 2, 1688 in Newton, Middlesex,
Massachusetts.92

14. Solomon STODDARD was born on October 4, 1643 in Boston, Suffolk,
Massachusetts.93 He died on February 11, 1729 in Northampton, Hampshire,
Massachusetts.94 He was married to Esther (Hester) WARHAM on March 8,
1670.95

15. Esther (Hester) WARHAM Baptized on December 8, 1644.96 She died on
February 10, 1736 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts.97 Solomon
STODDARD and Esther (Hester) WARHAM had the following children:
i. Esther STODDARD was born on June 2, 1672.98 She died on January
10, 1770.99 of Northampton, Mass.
7 ii. Christian STODDARD.

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