Yorkville: Stephen Ferriss Ashley died at his home in southern Kendall Thursday, Aug. 3, 1916, from valvular heart trouble. While he had been in poor health for several years, rheumatism and kindred complaints troubling him, he was evidently improving and his death was unlooked for by his large circle of friends. Mr. Ashley has been a well-known citizen of Kendall for years. He was particularly noted for his education, which covered a knowledge of the affairs of nature to a degree which is seldom found among laymen. He was consulted by many on their problems that troubled them and was always ready to help them. His early life was spent as a teacher and in this capacity he served the people of the districts near his home. The Brown school, the Union school, and others of the vicinity were found in his experience. He was a master hand with his microscope and general knowledge of biology and zoology. His sons have been brought up with this training well in hand. As a teacher, Mr. Ashley was hard to surpass.
The funeral was held from the late home Sunday afternoon with interment in the Cowdrey Cemetery.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1916
Stephen Ferriss Ashley was born near his late home at Specie Grove Nov. 28m 1843. His father was the late Almon P. Ashley and his mother Huldah Ashley. From these he inherited a spirit of uprightness in his dealings and this habit gained a respect from all those who knew him. He was married to Mrs. Cora Thorne at Morris Feb. 20, 1902 and she, with the two sons, Almon Victor and Warren Cotton Ashley, survive. Of Mr. Ashley's immediate family are left a brother, Myron Ashley of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Platt of Plainfield and Mrs. Alice Pletcher of Hoopeston.
The land on which Mr. Ashley lived, a farm of some 250 acres, was obtained by his father from the government when the sale price was $1.25 per acre. Today it is worth at least $300 per acre.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1916
The funeral was held from the late home Sunday afternoon with interment in the Cowdrey Cemetery.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1916
Stephen Ferriss Ashley was born near his late home at Specie Grove Nov. 28m 1843. His father was the late Almon P. Ashley and his mother Huldah Ashley. From these he inherited a spirit of uprightness in his dealings and this habit gained a respect from all those who knew him. He was married to Mrs. Cora Thorne at Morris Feb. 20, 1902 and she, with the two sons, Almon Victor and Warren Cotton Ashley, survive. Of Mr. Ashley's immediate family are left a brother, Myron Ashley of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Platt of Plainfield and Mrs. Alice Pletcher of Hoopeston.
The land on which Mr. Ashley lived, a farm of some 250 acres, was obtained by his father from the government when the sale price was $1.25 per acre. Today it is worth at least $300 per acre.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1916
Yorkville: Stephen Ferriss Ashley died at his home in southern Kendall Thursday, Aug. 3, 1916, from valvular heart trouble. While he had been in poor health for several years, rheumatism and kindred complaints troubling him, he was evidently improving and his death was unlooked for by his large circle of friends. Mr. Ashley has been a well-known citizen of Kendall for years. He was particularly noted for his education, which covered a knowledge of the affairs of nature to a degree which is seldom found among laymen. He was consulted by many on their problems that troubled them and was always ready to help them. His early life was spent as a teacher and in this capacity he served the people of the districts near his home. The Brown school, the Union school, and others of the vicinity were found in his experience. He was a master hand with his microscope and general knowledge of biology and zoology. His sons have been brought up with this training well in hand. As a teacher, Mr. Ashley was hard to surpass.
The funeral was held from the late home Sunday afternoon with interment in the Cowdrey Cemetery.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1916
Stephen Ferriss Ashley was born near his late home at Specie Grove Nov. 28m 1843. His father was the late Almon P. Ashley and his mother Huldah Ashley. From these he inherited a spirit of uprightness in his dealings and this habit gained a respect from all those who knew him. He was married to Mrs. Cora Thorne at Morris Feb. 20, 1902 and she, with the two sons, Almon Victor and Warren Cotton Ashley, survive. Of Mr. Ashley's immediate family are left a brother, Myron Ashley of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Platt of Plainfield and Mrs. Alice Pletcher of Hoopeston.
The land on which Mr. Ashley lived, a farm of some 250 acres, was obtained by his father from the government when the sale price was $1.25 per acre. Today it is worth at least $300 per acre.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1916
The funeral was held from the late home Sunday afternoon with interment in the Cowdrey Cemetery.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1916
Stephen Ferriss Ashley was born near his late home at Specie Grove Nov. 28m 1843. His father was the late Almon P. Ashley and his mother Huldah Ashley. From these he inherited a spirit of uprightness in his dealings and this habit gained a respect from all those who knew him. He was married to Mrs. Cora Thorne at Morris Feb. 20, 1902 and she, with the two sons, Almon Victor and Warren Cotton Ashley, survive. Of Mr. Ashley's immediate family are left a brother, Myron Ashley of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Platt of Plainfield and Mrs. Alice Pletcher of Hoopeston.
The land on which Mr. Ashley lived, a farm of some 250 acres, was obtained by his father from the government when the sale price was $1.25 per acre. Today it is worth at least $300 per acre.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1916
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