Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Ashton, James Jr 1879 - 
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Author: History of Grundy County IL 1914

Ashton, James, Jr. - Grundy County is largely agricultural, but its prosperous 
towns, its many manufactories, its schools and its churches prove that a 
vigorous life underlies every activity, although here, as in every section of 
the earth, dependence is naturally placed on the products of the land and the 
labor of those who develop it. It makes no difference in what way men toll, or 
how much they achieve in any direction, they must all be fed, and it is the 
farmer, in the background, who furnishes the food products. In Grundy County 
there are found numerous contented owners of land, who intelligently and 
willingly carry on the peaceful pursuits of agriculture, and although they may 
not seek such a term of approbation, are, nevertheless, benefactors of 
mankind. They are usually men of strong intellect and sturdy body, qualified 
for public service, for the proper cultivation of the soil and a realization 
of its utmost yield, require knowledge on many subjects. One of the younger 
generation of agriculturists in Grundy County, who is meeting with success as 
a grain grower is James Ashton, Jr., of Saratoga Township. He was born at 
Morris, Ill., May 10, 1879, and is a son of James and Harriett (McKenzie) 
Ashton.

Mr. Ashton received ordinary educational advantages in the schools of Grundy 
County, and was brought up a farmer, residing with his parents until 1899, 
when he embarked upon a career of his own on his father's farm. He and his 
wife specialize on raising White Leghorn chickens, having more than 500 all 
the time. He boarded at the home of his brother until his marriage, March 5, 
1907, to Miss Luella Hoyt, who was born at Morris, Ill., October 12, 1886, a 
daughter of Daniel and Mary (Sargant) Hoyt. To this union there have been born 
two sons, namely: Raymond Irving, on March 8, 1908, and Dorothy M., on May 21, 
1913. Mr. Ashton is known as a skilled farmer and a steady, reliable citizen. 
He has at all times shown a commendable willingness to aid in the advancement 
of his county, and through honorable dealing has gained a reputation for 
integrity. He votes with the Republican party and his religious faith is that 
of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

pages 756-757

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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