Generation No. 1

1.  RICHARD1 ASHCROFT1,2,3 died Aft. 16234,5,6.  He married DOROTHY7,8,9.  She died Aft. 163010,11,12.

Child of RICHARD ASHCROFT and DOROTHY is:
2. i. RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, b. Abt. 1572; d. Abt. 1628.
 

Generation No. 2

2.  RICHARD2 ASHCROFT (RICHARD1)13,14,15 was born Abt. 157216,17,18, and died Abt. 162819,20,21.  He married ALICE TOWERS22,23,24, daughter of THOMAS TOWERS.  She was born Abt. 157725,26,27.

Child of RICHARD ASHCROFT and ALICE TOWERS is:
3. i. JOHN3 ASHCRAFT, b. July 12, 1618; d. April 28, 1666.
 

Generation No. 3

3.  JOHN3 ASHCRAFT (RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)28,29,30 was born July 12, 161831,32,33, and died April 28, 166634,35,36.  He married ELIZABETH PEERS37,38,39, daughter of JOHN PEERS and HESTER.

Child of JOHN ASHCRAFT and ELIZABETH PEERS is:
4. i. JOHN4 ASHCRAFT, b. Abt. 1644; d. September 15, 1680.
 

Generation No. 4

4.  JOHN4 ASHCRAFT (JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)40,41,42 was born Abt. 164443,44,45, and died September 15, 168046,47,48.  He married HANNAH OSBORNE49,50,51, daughter of JOHN OSBORN and MARY.  She was born December 18, 165152,53,54.

Child of JOHN ASHCRAFT and HANNAH OSBORNE is:
5. i. JOHN5 ASHCRAFT, b. August 14, 1671; d. June 05, 1732.
 

Generation No. 5

5.  JOHN5 ASHCRAFT (JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)55,56,57 was born August 14, 167158,59,60, and died June 05, 173261,62,63.  He married MARY BURROWS64,65,66, daughter of JOHN BURROWS and HANNAH CULVER.  She was born December 14, 167267,68,69, and died Abt. 175070,71,72.

Child of JOHN ASHCRAFT and MARY BURROWS is:
6. i. JOHN6 ASHCRAFT, b. September 14, 1696; d. 1745.
 

Generation No. 6

6.  JOHN6 ASHCRAFT (JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)73,74,75 was born September 14, 169676,77,78, and died 174579,80,81.  He married MARGARET HURD82,83,84.  She was born Abt. 170085,86,87.

Child of JOHN ASHCRAFT and MARGARET HURD is:
7. i. JEDEDIAH7 ASHCRAFT, b. January 22, 1727/28; d. March 06, 1813.
 

Generation No. 7

7.  JEDEDIAH7 ASHCRAFT (JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)88,89,90 was born January 22, 1727/2891,92,93, and died March 06, 181394,95,96.  He married SARANNA MONROE97,98,99, daughter of DAVID MONROE and DEBORAH HOW.  She was born July 24, 1723100,101,102, and died December 22, 1816103,104,105.

Child of JEDEDIAH ASHCRAFT and SARANNA MONROE is:
8. i. WILLIAM8 ASHCRAFT, b. December 15, 1750, Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut; d. October 13, 1831.
 

Generation No. 8

8.  WILLIAM8 ASHCRAFT (JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)106,107,108 was born December 15, 1750 in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut109,110,111, and died October 13, 1831112,113,114.  He married TAMESON CADY115,116,117, daughter of HEZEKIAH CADY and SARY READ.  She was born May 13, 1752118,119,120, and died April 30, 1835121,122,123.

Child of WILLIAM ASHCRAFT and TAMESON CADY is:
9. i. ELIJAH TAMESON9 ASHCRAFT, b. June 17, 1784, Brooklyn, Windham Co., Connecticut; d. April 15, 1867, Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York.
 

Generation No. 9

9.  ELIJAH TAMESON9 ASHCRAFT (WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)124,125,126,127 was born June 17, 1784 in Brooklyn, Windham Co., Connecticut128,129,130, and died April 15, 1867 in Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York131,132.  He married BETSY A. THOMPSON133,134,135,136 March 22, 1810 in Addison, Addison Co., Vermont137,138, daughter of NATHAN THOMPSON and BETTY CURTIS.  She was born September 16, 1787139,140,141, and died February 09, 1878 in Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York142,143.

Children of ELIJAH ASHCRAFT and BETSY THOMPSON are:
10. i. CHESTER A.10 ASHCRAFT, b. March 23, 1811; d. August 09, 1883.
 ii. LUVIRA ASHCRAFT144,145, b. December 07, 1813146,147; d. 1892148,149; m. STANBRO150,151.
11. iii. NATHAN T. ASHCRAFT, b. March 02, 1816; d. May 23, 1882.
12. iv. NORMAN ASHCRAFT, b. December 12, 1817; d. February 27, 1898.
13. v. ALBERT ASHCRAFT, b. December 19, 1820, Cattaraugus Co., New York; d. October 06, 1920, Dekalb Co., Illinois.
 vi. BETSEY ASHCRAFT152,153, b. January 10, 1823154,155.
 vii. LAURA ASHCRAFT156,157, b. April 15, 1825158,159.
 viii. CAROLINE ASHCRAFT160,161, b. October 24, 1827162,163; d. April 17, 1893164,165; m. CROSS GOULD166,167.
 ix. HIRAM THOMPSON ASHCRAFT168,169, b. July 31, 1829170,171, of Wisconsin married HANNAH MATILDA SKELLINGER WEBSTER, their daughter Inez May Webster Ashcraft married, 8/4/1891, Robert Moses Nichols, MD.
  Obit. of Inez Ashcraft:
Mrs. Inez Nichols, nee Ashcraft, widow of  Doctor R. M. Nichols, age 79, died 9/10/1946 in Sheboygan Falls on her way to visit her son, Robert Nichols, who is at University of Iowa in Ames, Iowa. She was daughter of Hiram and Matilda Ashcraft, she was born in Lima 5/9/1867. Six children survive her; 4 daughters, 2 sons: Mrs. Elmer (Ester) Stein or Steen, Shebogen   Mrs. E. E. (Winfred) Melay or Meloy of Highland, Illinois    Miss Laura of Harvey, Illinois     Miss Marjorie, of Washington, D.C.         Phillip of Milwaukee    Robert of Ames, Iowa
Mrs. R. M. Nichols Passes Away While On Visit In Iowa (Sheboygan (Wisc.) Press, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1946).
Mrs. Inez M. Nichols, 79, of 333 Pine street, Sheboygan Falls, widow of the late Dr. R. M. Nichols, passed away Monday morning at the Mary Greely hospital at Ames, Iowa. She was taken ill en route to visit her son, Robert, who is at the University of Iowa, at Ames. Mrs. Nichols, nee Inez Ashcraft, was born in the town of Lima on May 19, 1867, the daughter of Hiram and Mathilda Ashcraft. She graduated from the Sheboygan Falls High school in 1886, and later taught in the rural
schools.
On Aug. 4, 1891, she was married to Dr. R. M. Nichols and he preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1939. Mrs. Nichols was a life-long resident of Sheboygan county and she and her six children all graduated from the Sheboygan Falls High school. She was a faithful member of the Sheboygan Falls First Methodist church and its societies, and also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sheboygan Falls Woman's club.
Survivors are four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Stein of Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. E. E. (Winefred) Meloy of Highland, Ill., Miss Laura of Harvey, Ill., Miss Marjorie of Washington, D.C., Phillip of Milwaukee, and Robert of Ames, Iowa; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Edith Gardner of Rice Lake, Wis. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Dean Funeral home in Sheboygan Falls, the Rev. Edward H. Langdon, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Sheboygan Falls cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Wednesday until the
time of the services.
14. x. DANIEL ASHCRAFT, b. July 12, 1831; d. February 29, 1908.
 
 

Generation No. 10

10.  CHESTER A.10 ASHCRAFT (ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)172,173,174 was born March 23, 1811175,176,177, and died August 09, 1883178,179,180.  He married (1) CLARISSA MOON181,182,183, daughter of ALMOND MOON.    He married (2) LYDIA ARNOLD DODGE184,185. (Lydia and 1st husband Isaac had children Waite, George and Elisha Dodge.)
A Pioneer Family of the old Town
The Four children born in this town to Chester Ashcraft, a Machias pioneer, enjoyed a reunion on Sunday at the home of H.C. Hall at McKinstry. They are A.P. Ashcraft of McKinstry, born on Feb. 17, 1839; Mrs. Mary J. Hall, also of McKinstry, born on June 19th, 1842; Mrs. Betsy A. Vaughan of Sandusky, born on May 4th, 1844; and Mrs. Clara M. Watson of Machias, born on April 24h, 1851. Their combined ages foot up 305 and 5 months, and H.C. Hall, the husband of one of them, born on Sept. 28th, 1841 would have added almost 80 years to the sum. The father, Chester Ashcraft, came to this town 103 years ago, and cut the first tree on the homestead farm now owned by Mrs. Watson. No death has yet occurred among his children. (handwritten at the top of this clipping is May 16, 1920)
LYDIA DODGE: Recorded in Little Valley, NY records: 1850 in Machias, Catt county, NY:
 Lydia Dodge age 40 born Mass
Daughter Emaline age 20
Son George age 17
daughter Elisa age 14 born PA
daughter Lydia age 6 born PA
daughter Waite age 1yr born 9/24/1850
 Lydia was probably widow of Isaac Dodge whose name was in records as living in Machias in 1850 but died June 1850 at age 42 - married man -  born NY State

Children of CHESTER ASHCRAFT and CLARISSA MOON are:
15. i. ALMON PERRY11 ASHCRAFT, b. February 17, 1839, Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York; d. December 24, 1921, McKinstry, Cattaraugus Co., New York.
16. ii. MARY JANE ASHCRAFT, b. June 19, 1842, Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York; d. Aft. 1920.
17. iii. BETSY A. ASHCRAFT, b. May 04, 1844, Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York; d. August 28, 1927, Sandusky, Cattaraugus Co., New York.
 iv. CLARISSA M. ASHCRAFT186,187,188, b. April 24, 1851, Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York189,190,191,192; d. December 26, 1926, Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York193,194,195,196; m. LARAY WATSON197,198,199, September 11, 1873, Arcade, Wyoming Co., New York200,201,202,203; d. January 08, 1920, Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York204,205,206,207.
Obituary for Mrs. Clarissa Watson [source: A. Sparks/Ruth Vaughn-Davis Scrapbook]
Mrs. Clarissa Watson, a well known and esteemed resident of this town, died on Sunday, Dec 26th, 1926, as the result of a shock suffered a few days previously.  The funeral services were held from her late home at Pleasant Valley on Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. A. J. Bellman of the Primitive Mission church officiating, assisted by Rev. E. B. Bedell of Springville.  Burial in Maple Grove.
Mrs. Watson was the daughter of Chester and Clarissa Moon Ashcraft and was born on the old farm at Pleasant Valley on April 24th, 1851.  Her father came here from Northfield Vt., in March, 1816, with his father, Elijah T. Ashcraft, who was one of the half dozen earliest settlers of the town and was prominent in its affairs for many years.  Her maternal ancestor, Almond Moon, was also a pioneer of the town and both he and E.T. Ashcraft were deacons of the early Christian Church.
The deceased was married to LaRay Watson of East Machias at Arcade, on Sept. 11th, 1873.  Rev. Abner Merril of the Baptist church officiating.  For some few years they resided at East Machias, on year at Elton and for a short period at Masonville, but for over forty years the homestead farm at Pleasant Valley has been the family home.  Mr. Watson died on Feb 8th, 1920.  After which she resided on the farm alone until the past year, during which time, owing to failing health, she has made her home with Rev. A.J. Bellman and family.
No children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Watson.  She leaves one sister, Mrs. Betsey Vaughan, of Sandusky, now in her 83rd year and the only survivor of the Chester Ashcraft family, and many more distant relatives.
Mrs. Watson was a faithful member of the Primitive Mission church.  She was highly esteemed in this vicinity where she had resided for so many years and her departure will be mourned by a large circle of friends.
Obituary for Laray Watson [source: A. Sparks/Ruth Vaugh-Davis Scrapbook]
Again the grim reaper has entered our community and this time has removed from our midst one who was loved and respected by all who knew him.
Laray Watson was born in this town on the farm now owned by his nephew, Clyde Watson. He was the second son of Jonathan and Louisa Watson.  Nearly all his life was passed in this vicinity.  On Sept. 11, 1873, he was united in marriage with Clara M. Ashcraft.  He died Jan 8, 1920.
Although he had been in ill health for a number of years, the nature of his disease being such that complete recovery could not be expected, yet it was not thought the end was so near.  But the tired, worn machinery suddenly gave way and he was gone.
Mr. Watson was a man of sterling habits and kindly disposition and will be greatly missed.  Although he never formally united with any church he was a Christian at heart and only a few days before his departure, while talking to his wife and friends about the future, he said, "It's all right and I'm ready to go."
He is survived by his wife, two brothers and two sisters, Milton and Mrs. Ambra Corthell of this town, Ladran, of Corry, Pa., and Mrs. Flatilla Pond of Los Angeles, California.
Funeral services were held at his late home on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Rev. A. J. Bellmann, assisted by Rev. E. B. Bedell of Springville.  Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
The silver cord is broken,
The spirit winged its flight
To the mansions of the blessed
To dwell in realms of light.
We're lonely here without you,
Our grief is hard to bear;
But we know the Savior called you,
We commit you to his care.
We know that you are waiting
Beside the pearly gate,
And watching for our coming
We can only pray and wait.
Someday, dear one, we'll meet you
Within its portals fair,
Then we'll sing His praises together,
In glory, over ther
v. LYDIA ASHCRAFT, married WILTSE, lived Lawrenceville, Illinois.
 

11.  NATHAN T.10 ASHCRAFT (ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)216,217,218 was born March 02, 1816219,220, and died May 23, 1882221,222,223,224.  He married WAITY ARNOLD225,226,227 1840228,229,230,231, daughter of GEORGE ARNOLD and WAITY.  She was born February 28, 1819 in Aurelius, Cayuga Co., New York232,233,234,235, and died December 27, 1914 in Castile, Wyoming Co., New York236,237,238,239. Burial: Brewer Cemetery240,241,242,243
(source: A. Sparks/Ruth Vaughn/Davis Scrapbook)
MRS. WAITY ASHCRAFT A Machias Pioneer
The number of the few remaining pioneer settlers of the town of Machias was lessened by one on Wednesday, Dec. 27th, when Mrs. Waity Arnold Ashcraft died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Johnson, at Castile. Mrs. Ashcraft had reached the great age of almost 94 years. She had retained her strength and activity in a remarkable degree but for a few months past, she had been visibly failing. Her death was simply a cessation of the vital forces, without any special disease.
The deceased was the daughter of George and Waity Arnold and was born in the town of Aurelius, Cayuga Co., [NY] on Feb. 28th, 1819. While she was yet an infant, her parents removed to Mount Morris, Livingston Co. [NY], and after a few years residence at that place, they removed in 1825 to this town which was her home for over a half century. Her father purchased the farm now owned by J. N. Westfall at West Machias, then covered for miles around with an unbroken forest of heavy timber, and in a log house on that farm, amid the hardships and privations of pioneer life, her early years were passed. A thrilling incident of her girlhood on this farm is thus related.
One Sunday morning in the fall of 1828, Mr. Arnold's three daughters, ranging in age from nine to sixteen years, the youngest being the
subject of this notice, rambled into the woods in search of wintergreen berries. They intended to keep within a half mile of the house but
became bewildered, lost their way, and wandered about, getting farther and farther from home. Whichever way they turned there was nothing but trackless forest; no clearing appeared.
At noon, as they failed to return for dinner, Mr. And Mrs. Arnold became alarmed and began to call for them, but no answer was received. In the afternoon word was sent to a few of the nearest settlers and a search began. All was terrible anxiety, as the forest was full of bears and
other wild animals.
The searching parties were constantly increased in number by other settlers from farther away. As night set in, no trace of the children had been found. It began raining heavily and all discontinued the search save two settlers, who determined to remain in search in the forest all
night and listen for cries of distress. After midnight these men heard a cry, but whether from a child or a panther they could not decide, and
they decided to wait till morning before exploring further. Being several miles from home in the town of Ashford, they remained with a
settler the rest of the night.
Early in the morning, the two men who heard the cry began searching in the vicinity where they had heard it and soon found the girls on the
side of a high hill near a creek known as Buttermilk Creek. They were cold and hungry, and terribly afraid, but otherwise all right. They had
passed the night in walking the pathless woods and calling for help. Once they discovered some small animals supposed, from the noise they
made to have been young cubs. In their wanderings one of them stepped upon part of a bear trap, placed there by a settler, but luckily she was not caught. The joy of the girls and of their parents can better be imagined then described.
She was married in 1840 to Nathan T. Ashcraft, also a pioneer of the town, and the young couple began housekeeping on the farm now owned by A. J. Bellman which was their home for over forty years and until the death of Mr. Ashcraft in 1882. Afterward she made her home with her daughter at Castile until her death.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Ashcraft were prominent members of the Christian Church of this village for many years and she bore through her entire life the character of an excellent Christian woman a kind friend and neighbor. She was a woman of extraordinary vigor and energy and retained her mental and physical faculties to advanced age in a remarkable degree. At the age of eighty years and beyond she might be seen walking the streets with the erect for and active step of forty.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Johnson of Castile, and two sons, Warren Ashcraft of Bedford, Iowa, and Smith Ashcraft of
Boston, Erie County. The funeral services were held from the home of her daughter at Castile on Thursday afternoon. There being no resident pastor of the Christian Church, of which the deceased was a member. Rev. H. Clay Milliman of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiated. The remains was brought to this place [Machias] on Friday and interred by the side of her husband in the family lot in the Brewer Cemetery.
News Article Celebrating her 89th birthday: (source: A. Sparks/Ruth Vaughn/Davis Scrapbook)
Experiences of Mrs. Waity A. Ashcraft of Castile.
ENJOYS HEALTH AT NINETY
Reminiscences of Rye Bread, and Mince Pies, Baked in Stone Oven-- Search by Villagers at Night, To Protect from Wild Beasts Three Little Girls Who Had Been Lost.  By Special Dispatch to the Herald.
Castile, February 28.--Mrs. Waity Arnold Ashcraft, one of Castile's oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, celebrated her 89th birthday
to-day. She is in full possession of all her faculties and is a woman of rare ability. Only by the calendar's record can Mrs. Ashcraft be
associated with old age, as she does not appear to be more than 70 years of age. She has a remarkable memory and remembers recent events as well as those of her early childhood.
She was the daughter of George and Waity Arnold and was born in Aurelius, Cayuga County. When 6 years old her parents moved to Mt.
Morris, and after living there four years they moved to Machias, Cattaraugus County, her father cutting the road the last mile to where
they decided to locate. He purchased 100 acres of a dense growth of timber, mostly maple and beech, and built a log house in which they
lived.
The oven which her mother used for baking was built on one side of the house. A foundation of stone and mortar was laid before building the oven of the same material. Mrs. Ashcraft said: "In imagination I can taste the rye and Indian bread, mince and pumpkin pies that my mother used to make." Later a frame house was built and a brick oven was one of the luxuries in their home. The farm work and razing of stumps were done by oxen, as horses were seldom seen.
The first grain her father threshed was done on a platform of boards with a roof,, and a flail was used for whipping the grain. Mrs. Ashcraft
recalls many incidents of her early life, but the one which she enjoys telling the most is that soon after settling in Machias her two older sisters and herself went a distance from the home to gather wintergreen.
When attempting to return they could not find the way. As night came on they broke off limbs of trees to lie on, taking turns to loudly call for help. Their parents were alarmed and fearing they might be killed by wild beasts, which were plenty in those days, a hurried call was made. As it was "general training day" at the village, the whole country turned out and scoured the woods. All agreed not to fire a gun until they were found, which was about 10 o'clock at night, and then the woods were filled with shouts and firing of guns.
At the age of 21 years Miss Arnold married Nathan T. Ashcraft, son of Elija and Betsy Ashcraft, pioneers in the same town. Her husband and herself lived forty years on the farm where he took her as a bride. Only three of the six children born to them are living, Smith of Boston, N.Y.; Warren of Bedford, Ia, and Mrs. Johnson of Castile. She has two grandchildren, Dr. C. S. Johnson of Gasport and Miss Blanche Johnson of Castile. Mr. Ashcraft died 25 years ago and since that time Mrs. Ashcraft's home has been with her daughter, Mrs. A. L. Johnson of Castile.

Children of NATHAN ASHCRAFT and WAITY ARNOLD are:
 i. WARREN11 ASHCRAFT248,249,250. Lived in Bedford Iowa.
 ii. SMITH ASHCRAFT251,252,253. Lived  in Boston, Erie Co., New York.
18. iii. MARY ASHCRAFT.
 iv. ASHCRAFT254,255,256.
 

12.  NORMAN10 ASHCRAFT (ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)257,258,259 was born December 12, 1817260,261, and died February 27, 1898262,263.  He married MARY M. KIBBE264,265.

Child of NORMAN ASHCRAFT and MARY KIBBE is:
 i. LOREN PERRY11 ASHCRAFT266,267,268, b. November 25, 1855269,270,271; d. February 22, 1877272,273,274; m. MELISSA CHLOE WOODWARD275,276,277.
 

13.  ALBERT10 ASHCRAFT (ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)278,279,280 was born December 19, 1820 in Cattaraugus Co., New York281,282, and died October 06, 1920 in Dekalb Co., Illinois283,284.  He married HELEN MARIAN RUSSELL285,286 January 01, 1843287,288.  She was born October 15, 1826289,290.

Children of ALBERT ASHCRAFT and HELEN RUSSELL are:
 i. BURTON S.11 ASHCRAFT291,292, b. October 23, 1856, Dekalb Co., Illinois293,294.
 ii. CHARLES CHESTER ASHCRAFT295,296, b. January 18, 1864, Dekalb Co., Illinois297,298.
 

14.  DANIEL10 ASHCRAFT (ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)299,300 was born July 12, 1831301,302, and died February 29, 1908303,304.  He married ELIZA ANN ASHCRAFT305,306 May 23, 1853307,308.
Obituary   Daniel Ashcraft was born in Machias, N.Y. July 12, 1831. Passed to rest
at Scottville, Feb. 29, 1908; aged 76 years, 7 month, 16 days. Mr. Ashcraft was married to Eliza Ashcraft at Ashtabula, O[hio], May 23,
1853. To this union were born ten children, three having passed to spirit life in infancy, leaving seven on this side to mourn their loss.
Mrs. Wm. Clark, Mrs. L. Kibby, and Curtis Ashcraft, all of Freemont, Mrs. W. Koyl of Scottville, Robt. E. Ashcraft of Manton, Leslie Ashcraft and Mrs. A. Airdyne of Elk Rapids, also twenty-one grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. This father, brother, counselor and friend gave his life to Christ about 30 years ago; and has passed on to the other side of life, where shadows never darken homes of love. He realized the hour had come for his departure from this world of change, and seemed anxious to be at rest. Like the sun that sets in the evening sky, after doing its days work, he passed away; but the splendor of his cheerful life still remains as a halo of glory. So that he "being dead yet sleepeth". He has gone before and waits upon the other shore for loved ones left behind. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ, Tuesday at 2 p.m. T.W. Bellingham officiating.
In Memorium
Daniel Ashcraft was born July 12, 1831, at Machias, N.Y., was married to Eliza Ashcraft May 23, 1853 and died February 29, 1908 at the ripe old age of 76 years, 7 months and 17 days. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ashcraft, seven of whom survive him, viz: Mrs. Carrie A. Kibbie, of Fremont; Mrs. Emma Koyl of Scottville; Robert Ashcraft, of Manton; Leslie Ashcraft and Mrs. Hattie A. Airdyne of Elk Rapids.
March 30, 1866, with his wife and family, he settled in the township of Sheridan in this county, and has called that his home ever since,
although as he became advanced in age he spent a portion of his time in other places with his children.
Mr. Ashcraft was a long time friend of the writer, who knew him well and sincerely admired his many sterling qualities. He was always a staunch Republican, a thoroughly honest man, held in high esteem by his neighbors and all who knew him. His motto was "never forget a friend," and he lived up to it in the fullest measure.

Child of DANIEL ASHCRAFT and ELIZA ASHCRAFT is:
19. i. CURTIS11 ASHCRAFT.
 

Generation No. 11

15.  ALMON PERRY11 ASHCRAFT (CHESTER A.10, ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)309,310,311 was born February 17, 1839 in Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York312,313,314,315, and died December 24, 1921 in McKinstry, Cattaraugus Co., New York316,317,318,319.  He married NANCY ADELAIDE BLIGHTON320,321,322 December 22, 1863323,324,325, daughter of THOMAS BLIGHTON and SARAH.  She was born July 21, 1842 in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., New York326,327,328, and died December 12, 1927 in Lime Lake, Cattaraugus Co., New York329,330,331.
Obituary for ALMON P. ASHCRAFT [A. Sparks/Ruth Vaughn-Davis Scrapbook)
Another old resident has past into the great beyond.  Almon Perry Ashcraft of McKinstry died on Saturday, Dec. 24th, 1921.  The funeral was held at his home on Tuesday, Rev. J.E. Whitney of Delevan officiating.  Burial at McKinstry cemetery.
Mr. Ashcraft, son of Chester and Clarissa Ashcraft, who were among the first settlers of the town of Machias, was born on Feb. 17, 1839.  On Dec. 22, 1863, he married Nancy Adelaide Bliton of Warsaw.  The following spring they began housekeeping on a farm purchased from his grandfather, Elijah Ashcraft.  Here for fifty eight years he has lived with his devoted wife and reared a family of seven children, all of whom are living.
He accepted Christ in 1893, and became of member of the Christian church at Machias.  A family altar was established in his home which has had an influence for good in many lives.
He leaves a wife, two sons, Chester Berdette Ashcraft, of Boulder Col., Clarence Ashcraft of Delevan, five daughters, Mrs. Belle Hill of Buffalo, Mrs. Alta Wellman, Mrs. Rena Grieser, Mrs. Addie White and Mrs. Gladys Potter, eighteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Jane Hall of McKinstry, Mrs. Betsey Vaughan of Sandusky, and Mrs. Clara Watson of Machias, and numbers of friends to miss him. One can truthfully say that he lived "In the house by the side of the road and was a friend of man."
Burial: McKinstry Hollow Cemetery, Yorkshire, NY
  Obituary  Adelaide Blighton Ashcraft
Mrs. Addie Ashcraft passed away on Monday evening, December 12th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Irvie Potter, of Lime Lake. She had been ill with neuritis, which terminated in apoplexy, scarcely a week. The funeral was held on Thursday, Dec. 15th, with burial beside her husband at McKinstry.
Nancy Adelaide Blighton was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Blighton of Warsaw. She was born on July 21, 1842, and married to Almon P. Ashcraft of Machias on December 22, 1863. They settled at McKinstry the following spring where they lived happily for fifty-eight years. Her husband preceded her in death six years.
She was a woman of many activities. A member of the Christian Church of Machias for seventy-one years, Superintendent of the McKinstry Sunday School for many years and ever ready by day or night to answer the call to minister to the sick and the dying.
Contented, patient and loving her life has been full of good deeds and "many shall rise up to call her blessed." She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Adell Van Valkenburg of Delevan, Mrs. Myra Langmade of Olean, seven children, Mrs. Belle Hill, Chester Berdette Ashcraft, Clarence Ashcraft, Mrs. Alta Wellman, Mrs. Rena Grieser, Mrs. Addie White, and Mrs. Gladys Potter, seventeen grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren besides many other relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
Mother was tired and weary,
Weary with toil and with pain;
Put by her glasses and rocker,
She will not need them again.
Into Heaven's mansions she's entered,
Never to sigh or to weep,
After long years with life's struggles,
Mother has fallen asleep.
Near other loved ones we laid her,
Low in the church yard to lie,
And though our hearts are near broken,
Yet we would not question "Why."
She does not rest 'neath the grasses,
Tho' o'er her dear grave they creep,
She has gone to the Heavenly Kingdom,
Mother has fallen asleep.
Rest the tired feet now forever,
Dear wrinkled hands are so still,
Blast of the earth shall no longer
Throw o'er our loved one a chill.
Angels through heaven will guide her,
Jesus will still bless and keep,
Not for the world would we wake her,
Mother has fallen asleep.
Beautiful rest for the weary,
Well deserved rest for the true,
When our life's journey is ended
We shall again be with you.
This helps to quiet our weeping,
Hark! Angel music so sweet!
He giveth to His beloved,
Beautiful, beautiful sleep.

Children of ALMON ASHCRAFT and NANCY BLIGHTON are:
20. i. ARABELLE M.12 ASHCRAFT, b. 1865; d. August 03, 1935, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.
 ii. CHESTER BERDETTE ASHCRAFT336,337,338, b. February 23, 1867339,340,341; d. 1891342,343,344.
 iii. CLARENCE L. ASHCRAFT345,346,347, b. October 1870, New York348,349,350; d. August 22, 1871351,352,353; m. J. ZELMA354,355,356, August 22, 1891357,358,359.
 iv. ALTA M. ASHCRAFT360,361,362, b. June 11, 1872363,364,365; d. 1892366,367,368; m. WELLMAN369,370,371.
 v. RENA A. ASHCRAFT372,373,374, b. July 06, 1874375,376,377; m. GRIESER378,379,380.
 vi. ADELAIDE J. ASHCRAFT381,382,383, b. February 05, 1879384,385,386; m. WHITE387,388,389.
 vii. GLADYS ASHCRAFT390,391,392, b. December 1881393,394,395; m. POTTER396,397,398.
 

16.  MARY JANE11 ASHCRAFT (CHESTER A.10, ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)399,400,401 was born June 19, 1842 in Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York402,403,404,405, and died Aft. 1920.  She married HARVEY C. HALL406,407,408 July 16 in Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York409,410,411, son of LUCIOUS HALL and JANE.  He was born September 28, 1840 in Alexander, Genesee Co., New York412,413,414,415, and died December 19, 1920 in McKinstry, Cattaraugus Co., New York416,417,418,419.
  MRS. JANE HALL Counts Another Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Hall entertained on Thursday, June 19th, it being the 83rd birthday anniversary of Mr. Hall's mother, Mrs. Jane Hall.
Among those present were Mrs. B. A. Vaughan of Sandusky, Mrs. Clara Watson of Pleasant Valley, Mrs. Z. B. Hall of Masonville and Mrs. Addie Ashcraft of Delevan, besides some 20 or 25 members of the McKinstry Aid Society.
Mrs. Hall was born on the old Ashcraft farm at Pleasant Valley, where her father, the late Chester Ashcraft, settled nearly a century ago. She is now the oldest representative of the Ashcraft family, closely identified with the history of Machias for 108 years.

Obituary: (source A. Sparks/Ruth Vaughn-Davis Scrapbook)
Harvey C. Hall, a well known and esteemed resident of the town of Yorkshire, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sheldon Eastland at McKinstry on Sunday evening, Dec. 19th, 1920, after a long illness, in the 81st year of his age.  Mre. Hall was the son of Lucius Hall and was born at Alexander, Genesee County, on Sept. 28th, 1840, and came to Yorkshire with his parents when eight years of age.  He enlisted in the Civil War in Sept. 1861, and served for three years as a member of Co. H, 44th New York Volunteers, the "Ellsworth Regiment," receiving an honorable discharge in 1864.  He was wounded in the left shoulder at Laurel Hill and his regiment was one of those taking part in the bloddy defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg.  Returning from the war, he was married to Miss Jane Ashcraft, daughter of the late Chester Ashcraft of this town, who survives him.  He also leaves two children, Geo. H. Hall of this town, and Mrs. Sheldon Eastland of McKinstry.  He was widely known and respected in this vicinity, wher over seventy years of his life were spent.  The funeral services were held from the home of his daughter on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Arthur J. Bailey officiating.  Burial in the McKinstry Cemetery.
Burial: McKinstry Cemetery

Children of MARY ASHCRAFT and HARVEY HALL are:
 i. HALL12423,424,425, m. SHELDON EASTLAND426,427,428.
 ii. GEORGE H. HALL429,430,431, of Yorkshire, NY.
 

17.  BETSY A.11 ASHCRAFT (CHESTER A.10, ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)432,433,434 was born May 04, 1844 in Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York435,436,437, and died August 28, 1927 in Sandusky, Cattaraugus Co., New York438,439,440.  She married DANIEL C. VAUGHAN441,442,443 September 24, 1863444,445,446, son of CHARLES VAUGHAN and EMILY PECK.  He was born January 18, 1850 in Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York447,448,449,450, and died March 27, 1906 in Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York451,452,453,454.
Obituary for Betsey Ashcraft Vaughan [source: A. Sparks/Ruth Vaughn-Davis Scrapbook]
Mrs. Betsey Ashcraft Vaughan, the daughter of Chester and Clarissa Ashcraft, was born at Machias, N.Y., on May 4, 1844, and died at Sandusky, N.Y., August 28, 1927, at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 24 days.
She never grew old, but kept young, especially enjoying the company of the young, was interested in school and for some time taught in the vicinity of Machias.
On September 24, 1863, she was united in marriage with Daniel C. Vaughan of Machias, where they made their home until Mr. Vaughan's death on March 27, 1906, after which she removed to Sandusky, and made her home with her daughter where she had every comfort and all was done to make her happy and comfortable during her latter years.
Of this union were born three children, Myrtle, deceased at the age of 15 months, Bertha, who later married Millard Jones of Sandusky and one son, Nellis Vaughan of Machias.
In 1893 Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan united in membership with the Machias Methodist Episcopal church and when, later, she removed to Sandusky transferred her membership to the local church and to the last was an active member being a consistent Christian and holding her faith in Christ preenind[sic].
The funeral services were held from the home in Sandusky on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of her pastor, Rev. Walter W. Dailey, who in accordance with her wishes read the 23rd Psalm,, also from the 14th of John and part of the 7th Revelations, together with Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar," and a further poem, read aat her husband's funeral.  "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep."  Mrs. Pugh and her sister, Mrs. Joslyn, rendered two selections.
The service was very largely attended and this, together with the beautiful floral tributes bore witness to the high esteem in which Mrs. Vaughan was held.
Besides her son, Nellis Vaughan, and daughter, Mrs. Millard Jones, she leaves one sister-in-law, Mrs. Addie Ashcraft of Machias, two step-sisters, Mrs. Waity Hall of Delevan and Mrs. Lydia Wiltse of Lawrenceville, Ill., and the following grand-children:  Mrs. Francis Davis of Sandusky, Smith Vaughan of Franklinville, Paul Vaughan of Machias,  Mrs. Archie Bond of Buffalo and Mrs. Henry Dills of Machiass and two great-grandchildren, Betty and Beverly Davis of Sandusky.
Mrs. Vaughan to the last was a very sunshiny, lovable character, a true friend and mother, beloved by all who knew her.  A woman of rare grace and christian fortitude and lived her simple, trustful, helpful, energetic life until the last and then went home in the full assurance of that life eternal with her Lord whom she knew.
Interment was made in the family plot at Machias, N.Y. [obituary then lists several people present at the funeral].
MRS. BETSEY A. VAUGHN Dead at Sandusky
Mrs. Betsey A. Vaughn, widow of Daniel C. Vaughn and for many years a widely known resident of Machias, died on Sunday, Aug. 28th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Millard F. Jones, at Sandusky. The cause of her death was heart trouble from which she had suffered for some years.
Mrs. Vaughn was the daughter of Chester Ashcraft, a pioneer resident of this town, and was born in the Pleasant Valley district on May 4th,
1844. Her life was passed in this vicinity until the death of her husband a few years ago, since which she has made her home with her
daughter. The burial was made by the side of her husband in Maple Grove Cemetery on Wednesday.
[1906 Obituary from A. Sparks/Ruth Vaughn-Davis Scrapbook]
DANIEL C. VAUGHAN, Death of a Life Long Resident.
Daniel C. Vaughan, a prominent and highly esteemed resident of this village [Machias], died at his home on Main Street, on Tuesday morning, March 27th, after an illness of several months duration, from heart disease, in the 70th year of his age.  Some two weeks ago, favorable symptoms were noticed in the case and permanent improvement was hoped for but the gain was but temporary and a change for the worse appeared.  From that time onward, the progress of the disease was rapid and the fatal termination was soon reached.
Mr. Vaughan was the son of Charles and Emily Vaughan and was born on the farm now owned by W. S. Pierce, one mile west of this village, on Jan. 18, 1837.  His grandfather, Daniel Vaughan, was on of the pioneer settlers of the town, coming here from Alexander, Genesee Co., in 1818.  He won considerable renown as a bear hunter, killing, in one winter, fifteen of these animals.  In the audit of the town of Ischua, which town then included Machias, for 1820, he is credited with $50.00 premiums on bear scalps.
When Daniel C. Vaughan was a year old, his parents moved to the farm at Machias Junction which was his home for over sixty years and until his removal to this village five years ago.
He was married, on September 24th 1863, to Miss Betsey A. Ashcraft, who has been his loving and faithful wife for 42 years.
He has been a farmer during his entire active life and a very successful one, accumulating a competency for the support of his declining years.  By his fellow citizens, among whom he has resided for so many years, he has been esteemed as an honest, steady and industrious man and withal, a man of excellent judgment and business capaacity, as is shown by his having been frequently called by them to fill offices of trust or honor.  At different times, he has served the town as constable, collector, justice of the peace, inspector of election  and assessor.
He experienced religion about thirteen years ago and was baptized Aug. 6, 1893.  Since that time his life has been that of a humble and consistent christian.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Millard Jones of Sandusky, and a son, Nellis C. Vaughan, of this town.
The funeral services took place this afternoon from the late home of the deceased on Main Street, Rev. W. B. Wagoner officiating.

Children of BETSY ASHCRAFT and DANIEL VAUGHAN are:
 i. MYRTLE C.12 VAUGHAN472,473,474, b. October 31, 1868475,476,477; d. 1870478,479,480. Burial: Machias Cemetery, Machias, New York
 ii. BERTHA JANE VAUGHAN484,485,486, b. August 26, 1871487,488,489; m. MILLARD FILLMORE JONES490,491,492, October 30, 1895, Sandusky, Cattaraugus Co., New York493,494,495; b. March 29, 1871, Freedom, Cattaraugus Co., New York496,497,498,499; d. March 03, 1936, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York500,501,502,503.
Obituary for Millard F. Jones [source:  A. Sparks/Ruth Vaughn-Davis Scrapbook]
The passing of Millard F. Jones, which occurred at the Buffalo General Hospital, Tuesday, march 3, 1936, following a brief illness, came as a severe shock to his many friends and acquaintances in the community.
Mr. Jones was a native of Cattaraugus County having been born in the Town of Freedom on March 29, 1871.
He had, since boyhood, devoted his entire lifetime in the occupation of dealing in livestock and during these years had come in contact with many residents of the county as well as those of adjoining counties, where he had acquired a host of friends by reason of his pleasing manner, peersonality and honest dealings.  He will be greatly missed in the community.
Deceased was a member of Arcade Lodge No 419 F.&A.M.; China Lodge I.O.O.F. of Arcade, and the Arcade Men's Club.  He was also an ardent supporter of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Sandusky.
Surviving him besides his widow are: his adopted daughter, Mrs. Francis Davis and children Betty, Beverly and Joyce Davis; three sisters, Mrs. W. B. Edson of Buffalo, Mrs. Robert Flogaus of Arcade, and Mrs. Fred Evans of Sandusky; one nephew, Harlow E.
Edson of Buffalo.
Following a prayer at the home by Rev. Gomer Mills, pastor of the Sandusky Baptist church, the funeral services were held in the M.E. church, Friday, at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Fred Bolander officiating. The Masons attended in a body and performed the last
rites of the order over their deceased brother.
Interment in the family burial plot in Sandusky cemetery.
21. iii. NELLIS C. VAUGHAN, b. May 26, 1876; d. Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York.
 

18.  MARY11 ASHCRAFT (NATHAN T.10, ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)  She married A.L. JOHNSON514,515,516, of Castile, Wyoming Co., NY

Children of MARY ASHCRAFT and A.L. JOHNSON are:
 i. BLANCHE12 JOHNSON517,518,519.
 ii. DR. CLAUDE S. JOHNSON520,521,522, b. March 16, 1875523,524,525, of Gasport, NY
 

19.  CURTIS11 ASHCRAFT (DANIEL10, ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)

Child of CURTIS ASHCRAFT is:
 i. ELIZA JANE12 ASHCRAFT, m. NORSTROM.
 
 

Generation No. 12

20.  ARABELLE M.12 ASHCRAFT (ALMON PERRY11, CHESTER A.10, ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)529,530,531 was born 1865532,533,534, and died August 03, 1935 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York535,536,537,538.  She married FRANK E. HILL539,540,541.
Obituary [source:  A. Sparks/Ruth Vaughn-Davis Scrapbook].
HILL--Suddenly, in Buffalo, NY, August 3, 1935.
Belle M., beloved wife of Frank E. Hill; mother of Millard A., Dewey J., Kenneth F., and the late Milton, Clayton and Mrs. Mabel Benson.  Funeral from the family residence, 170 Goembel Avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.  Friends invited to attend.  Deceased was a member of Women's Association of Walden Presbyterian Church.  Interment at Delevan, NY.  Burial: Delevan Village Cemetery, Delevan NY.

Children of ARABELLE ASHCRAFT and FRANK HILL are:
 i. MILLARD A.13 HILL.
 ii. DEWEY J. HILL.
 iii. KENNETH F. HILL.
 iv. MILTON HILL, d. Bef. August 03, 1935.
 v. CLAYTON HILL, d. Bef. August 03, 1935.
 vi. MABEL L. HILL, d. Bef. August 03, 1935; m. GEORGE O. BENSON, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.
 

21.  NELLIS C.12 VAUGHAN (BETSY A.11 ASHCRAFT, CHESTER A.10, ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)579,580,581 was born May 26, 1876582,583,584, and died in Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York585,586,587.  He married LILLIAN SMITH588,589,590, daughter of SMITH.  She was born April 23, 1881591,592,593, and died April 23, 1924 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York594,595,596,597. Nellis and Lillian were bootleggers [per daughter Ruth Vaughn Davis]. Burial: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Arcade, NY.

Children of NELLIS VAUGHAN and LILLIAN SMITH are:
22. i. RUTH ISABELLE13 VAUGHN, b. September 02, 1900, Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York; d. November 17, 1992, Springville, Erie Co., New York.
 ii. SMITH DANIEL VAUGHN, b. February 02, 1902; m. MARIE SCOTT, 1925, Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York.
23. iii. PAUL VAUGHN, b. October 10, 1904.
 iv. ELEANOR VAUGHN, b. April 24, 1906; m. STEENSMAN.
 v. JOSEPHINE L. VAUGHN, b. August 26, 1907; m. (1) PAUL SNYDER; m. (2) WILLIAM HENRY DILLS, Abt. June 28, 1924, Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York.
 
 

Generation No. 13

22.  RUTH ISABELLE13 VAUGHN (NELLIS C.12 VAUGHAN, BETSY A.11 ASHCRAFT, CHESTER A.10, ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)638,639,640 was born September 02, 1900 in Machias, Cattaraugus Co., New York641,642,643, and died November 17, 1992 in Springville, Erie Co., New York644,645,646.  She married FRANCIS LAW DAVIS647,648,649 September 25, 1921 in Sandusky, Cattaraugus Co., New York650,651,652, son of WILLIAM DAVIES and LEONA LAW.  He was born November 11, 1898653,654,655, and died December 03, 1980 in Springville, Erie Co., New York656,657,658. Burial: Sandusky Cemetery, Eagle Street, Sandusky, NY
At age 17, Francis went to Alberta Canada to work with Uncle Elmer, stayed 2 years.  At age 23, when married, worked at Findlay Lake [now Crystal Lake] Ice House, worked there 5 years.   For 13 years Francis worked for Millard Jones (Ruth's Uncle), ended when Millard died.
1936 - bought the Eagle Street (Sandusky) farm owned by Millard Jones.

Children of RUTH VAUGHN and FRANCIS DAVIS are:
 i. MARILYN DIANE14 DAVIS, died at birth.
24. ii. BETTY ELAINE DAVIS, b. February 03, 1923; d. 1972, Port Allegany, Pennsylvania.
25. iii. BEVERLY JANE DAVIS, b. February 12, 1926, Sandusky, Cattaraugus Co., New York.
26. iv. WILMA JOYCE DAVIS, b. August 04, 1928, Sandusky, Cattaraugus Co., New York.
 

23.  PAUL13 VAUGHN (NELLIS C.12 VAUGHAN, BETSY A.11 ASHCRAFT, CHESTER A.10, ELIJAH TAMESON9, WILLIAM8, JEDEDIAH7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, RICHARD2 ASHCROFT, RICHARD1)671,672,673 was born October 10, 1904674,675,676.  He married (1) ALBERTA BOOKER677,678,679.    He married (2) MARY680,681,682.

Children of PAUL VAUGHN and ALBERTA BOOKER are:
 i. GARY14 VAUGHN.
 ii. RANDY VAUGHN.