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George Franklin Ashby

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George Franklin Ashby

Birth
Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Death
15 May 1950 (aged 64)
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
Burial
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA Add to Map
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George F Ashby born to George Whitfield Ashby and Rosella Virginia Bunker (dau of famous Siamese Twin, Eng Bunker), married Nelle Ross. His career as railroad president for several companies made him one of the most influential business men of his time. Union Pacific Railroad and others which he headed in the 1920's and beyond, thrived due to his keen intelligence and sharp insight. This self made man, who started as a railroad clerk in 1906, changed history for the better.
George F Ashby born to George Whitfield Ashby and Rosella Virginia Bunker (dau of famous Siamese Twin, Eng Bunker), married Nelle Ross. His career as railroad president for several companies made him one of the most influential business men of his time. Union Pacific Railroad and others which he headed in the 1920's and beyond, thrived due to his keen intelligence and sharp insight. This self made man, who started as a railroad clerk in 1906, changed history for the better.


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