Biographical Sketch of T. J. Ashford, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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T. J. Ashford, carpenter and builder, is a native of Woodford County,
Kentucky, and was born July 14, 1827, and was raised and learned his
trade in his native State.  In 1853, he came to Savannah, Andrew 
County, and worked at his trade until 1872, when he came to St. 
Joseph.  For a time, he was in the employ of Bailey, Wood & Co., as
shipping clerk, and also in the same capacity with other houses.  The
remainder of the time has been devoted to building, in which branch
he has his share of the trade.  He is a man of clear judgement, a
fluent conversationalist, and commands the respect of his fellow
citizens.  In 1849, he married Miss Martha J. Clare.  They have a
family of twelve children:  Thomas K., George W., Lewis, John, Bettie
(now Mrs. Duncan), Addie, Allie, Emma, Tillie, Mattie, Vinnie and
Gabriel (deceased).  Himself and family are members of the Christian
Church.  Mr. Ashford is an Odd Fellow, of Eclipse Lodge.

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