LAWRENCE COUNTY OHIO 
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File Contributed for use in the Ohio Biographies Project by:
Name: K. Stevens
Email: 67buick@adelphia.net
Date: April 19, 2004
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History of Lawrence Co., Ohio by Hardesty (1882)

JOHN H. ASHBURY – and Sarah E. Powers were married in Symmes township, March 8, 
1855.  He is a native of the State of Virginia, born October 29, 1827.  His wife was born in 
Gallia county, Ohio, October 2, 1838.  William and Eve (Hanger) Ashbury are the parents of 
John H. Ashbury.  His wife’s parents are John and Mary A. (Wiseman) Powers.  The children 
of Mr. and Mrs. Ashbury are:  John H., born April 11, 1858; Mary V., April 17, 1861; Martha 
E., January 19, 1864; Elizabeth R., April 23, 1866; Laura A., March 16, 1868; Margaret J., 
August 26, 1870; Rachel M., May 9, 1872; Esther A., January 11, 1878.  They all reside in 
Symmes township.  His postoffice address is Handley, Lawrence county, Ohio.