Stephen Ashby

    Stephen Ashby, a native Hoosier, and one of the well-known men of Lane Township, was born June 25, 1819, in Pike County, and is one of ten children born to Warner and Mary (Hedges) Ashby, who removed to Pike County, Indiana, at a very early day, and where their respective deaths occurred in 1826 and 1832. Being left an orphan at thirteen years of age.

    Stephen Ashby was thus thrown upon his own resources for a livelihood. Until attaining his majority he was employed as a farm hand, then with what means he possessed he purchased land and began farming for himself. 

    March 19, 1840, he married Elvira Jane Hamby, who was born June 12, 1823, a daughter of Stephen Hamby, a successful farmer of Pike county, who died in 1876. Eight children, all living, have blessed their union, and are named as follows: William l., John W., James K. P., Mary Jane, Stephen W., Sarah M., Edna m> and Amanda C.

    Since 1845, Mr. Ashby has resided on his present place, which embraces 120 acres of good land. He is of the old school Democracy, has served two terms as Township Trustee, and now as the evening of life casts its shadows over him he can glance back over a long and eventful career, in which an honored and upright life is prominently set forth.

Source: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana, By: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885.