wife Mary Katherine McAdams
married 4/17/1840
9/10/1885
William Ansley a highly respected pioneer of Hardin Co, died at his home in Liberty twp. August 23rd, in his seventy-fifth year of age. He was born in the State of Kentucky, and in 1840 he was married to Mary Katherine McAdams, and soon after moved to the farm where he closed his life. The wife of the deceased yet survives and has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in her bereavement.
A biographical sketch from the history of Liberty Township:
"WILLIAM ANSLEY, farmer, P.O. Ada, was born in Fleming County, KY., February 9, 1811, and is a son of William and Polly Ansley. His mother, whose maiden name was Kersey, was born in Maryland, and is of French origin. His father, also a native of Maryland, is of English descent, and by occupation a farmer and shoe-maker. In 1836, he settled in Ohio, six miles north of Bellefontaine. Our subject was on the farm and attended the log cabin school house. In 1840, our subject settled in Section 35, Liberty Twp, this county, and is now the owner of a farm of 180 acres, all secured by great labor. He well remembers those early days, when he could shoot deer, wolves and bears. He was familiar with the Wyandot Indians, among them the noted Bob and Bill McCloud; and cast votes with only sixteen others. He was married in 1840 to Mary Catharine McAdams, a daughter of James McAdams, a wealthy and influential farmer. Mrs. Ansley was the only daughter, and was born in Tennessee; she is an amiable, pleasant woman, and has brought up her children to be sensible men and women. Mr. and Mrs. Ansley are members of the Disciple Church. In politics, Mr. Ansley votes on the Republican side."
Larry L. Reams, GG Grand Nephew
married 4/17/1840
9/10/1885
William Ansley a highly respected pioneer of Hardin Co, died at his home in Liberty twp. August 23rd, in his seventy-fifth year of age. He was born in the State of Kentucky, and in 1840 he was married to Mary Katherine McAdams, and soon after moved to the farm where he closed his life. The wife of the deceased yet survives and has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in her bereavement.
A biographical sketch from the history of Liberty Township:
"WILLIAM ANSLEY, farmer, P.O. Ada, was born in Fleming County, KY., February 9, 1811, and is a son of William and Polly Ansley. His mother, whose maiden name was Kersey, was born in Maryland, and is of French origin. His father, also a native of Maryland, is of English descent, and by occupation a farmer and shoe-maker. In 1836, he settled in Ohio, six miles north of Bellefontaine. Our subject was on the farm and attended the log cabin school house. In 1840, our subject settled in Section 35, Liberty Twp, this county, and is now the owner of a farm of 180 acres, all secured by great labor. He well remembers those early days, when he could shoot deer, wolves and bears. He was familiar with the Wyandot Indians, among them the noted Bob and Bill McCloud; and cast votes with only sixteen others. He was married in 1840 to Mary Catharine McAdams, a daughter of James McAdams, a wealthy and influential farmer. Mrs. Ansley was the only daughter, and was born in Tennessee; she is an amiable, pleasant woman, and has brought up her children to be sensible men and women. Mr. and Mrs. Ansley are members of the Disciple Church. In politics, Mr. Ansley votes on the Republican side."
Larry L. Reams, GG Grand Nephew
wife Mary Katherine McAdams
married 4/17/1840
9/10/1885
William Ansley a highly respected pioneer of Hardin Co, died at his home in Liberty twp. August 23rd, in his seventy-fifth year of age. He was born in the State of Kentucky, and in 1840 he was married to Mary Katherine McAdams, and soon after moved to the farm where he closed his life. The wife of the deceased yet survives and has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in her bereavement.
A biographical sketch from the history of Liberty Township:
"WILLIAM ANSLEY, farmer, P.O. Ada, was born in Fleming County, KY., February 9, 1811, and is a son of William and Polly Ansley. His mother, whose maiden name was Kersey, was born in Maryland, and is of French origin. His father, also a native of Maryland, is of English descent, and by occupation a farmer and shoe-maker. In 1836, he settled in Ohio, six miles north of Bellefontaine. Our subject was on the farm and attended the log cabin school house. In 1840, our subject settled in Section 35, Liberty Twp, this county, and is now the owner of a farm of 180 acres, all secured by great labor. He well remembers those early days, when he could shoot deer, wolves and bears. He was familiar with the Wyandot Indians, among them the noted Bob and Bill McCloud; and cast votes with only sixteen others. He was married in 1840 to Mary Catharine McAdams, a daughter of James McAdams, a wealthy and influential farmer. Mrs. Ansley was the only daughter, and was born in Tennessee; she is an amiable, pleasant woman, and has brought up her children to be sensible men and women. Mr. and Mrs. Ansley are members of the Disciple Church. In politics, Mr. Ansley votes on the Republican side."
Larry L. Reams, GG Grand Nephew
married 4/17/1840
9/10/1885
William Ansley a highly respected pioneer of Hardin Co, died at his home in Liberty twp. August 23rd, in his seventy-fifth year of age. He was born in the State of Kentucky, and in 1840 he was married to Mary Katherine McAdams, and soon after moved to the farm where he closed his life. The wife of the deceased yet survives and has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in her bereavement.
A biographical sketch from the history of Liberty Township:
"WILLIAM ANSLEY, farmer, P.O. Ada, was born in Fleming County, KY., February 9, 1811, and is a son of William and Polly Ansley. His mother, whose maiden name was Kersey, was born in Maryland, and is of French origin. His father, also a native of Maryland, is of English descent, and by occupation a farmer and shoe-maker. In 1836, he settled in Ohio, six miles north of Bellefontaine. Our subject was on the farm and attended the log cabin school house. In 1840, our subject settled in Section 35, Liberty Twp, this county, and is now the owner of a farm of 180 acres, all secured by great labor. He well remembers those early days, when he could shoot deer, wolves and bears. He was familiar with the Wyandot Indians, among them the noted Bob and Bill McCloud; and cast votes with only sixteen others. He was married in 1840 to Mary Catharine McAdams, a daughter of James McAdams, a wealthy and influential farmer. Mrs. Ansley was the only daughter, and was born in Tennessee; she is an amiable, pleasant woman, and has brought up her children to be sensible men and women. Mr. and Mrs. Ansley are members of the Disciple Church. In politics, Mr. Ansley votes on the Republican side."
Larry L. Reams, GG Grand Nephew
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