Astleford, Thomas Denismore

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!SOURCE: LDS Archive Record. Submitted by Ray T. King. ARCHIVE RECORD SOU RCE: Letter from and conversation with Olive Irene Astleford Francis. Als o Death notice for ASTLEFORD, Thomas D. in O'Neil, Ne. weekly Newspaper f or week of March 20, 1945. SOURCE: From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story o f the Astleford Clan, Edited by J. R. Astleford, pg. 252

!Was lost in snow storm 27 Feb 1945. Body not found until March when sno w melted.

"Thomas Densomre Astelford was born February 24, 1860 in New York state a nd died near O'neill, Nebraska on February 28, 1945 at the age of 85 year s and 4 days. "At the age of eight he moved to Niobrara, Nebraska wit h his parents. As a young he drove the stage which carried mail as wel l as passengers between yankton, South Dakota and Niobrara. "On Augus t 16, 1887 he was united in marriage with Miss Caroline Reynolds at Paddo ck, Holt Co., Nebraska. To this union three children were born: Icle Rut h who Married Kent Crocket Rakes; Olive Irene who married George Francis ; and Walter Everett who married Jessie Bellinger. Shortly after his marr iage he became a member of the Free Methodist Church in Butte, Nebraska a nd was a loyal and devout member the rest of his life. "In 1894 the f amily moved to Boone, Iowa and for a time lived on his Rose Cutler's plac e. After three years they returned to north-eastern Nebraska. At one ti me he had a homestead east of Meek. In 1910 he homesteaded three miles n orth of Phoenix and made his home there until 1942. In 1938 his wife Car oline died, wo when he sold his farm in 1942 he made his home with his da ughter, Olive Francis in Boyd County, Nebr. The last year of his life h e lived with his son Walter, north of Phoenix." Excerpt taken from: SOURC E: From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astleford Clan, Edited by J . R. Astleford, pg. 252

OBITUARY: "Thomas Densmore Astleford was born February 24th, 1860 in Ne w York State, and died near O'neill, Nebraska on February 28th, 1945 a t the age of 85 years and 4 days. "At the age of eight he moved to Ni obrara, Nebr, with his parents. As a young man he drove the Stage betwee n Yankton, S. D. and Niobrara. "On August 16, 1887 he was united in M arriage with Miss Caroline Reynolds at Paddock. To this union three child ren were born: Icle Ruth, who became Mrs Kent Rakes; Olive Irene who is M rs Geo. Francis; and Walter Evert. His wife and aughter, Icle, precede d him in death. Shortley after his marriage he became a member of the Fr ee Methodist Church in Butte and was a loyal and devout member the rest o f his life. "In 1894 the family moved to Boone, Iowa. After three ye ars they returned to Northeastern Nebraska. At one time he had a homeste ad east of Meed. In 1910 he homesteaded three miles north of Phoenix an d made his home there until three years ago when he sold out and made hi s home with his daughter , Mrs. Geo. Frances in Boyd County. The past ye ar he has lived with his son, Walter, North of Phoenix. "He is surviv ed by his son, Walter E. Astleford, and daughter, Mrs Geo. Francis; one s ister, Mrs. Emma Kelley, in California; fourteen grandchildren, two of wh om are in the jService; Three were present at the funeral; Daniel Rakes , Joe Francis, and Claude Astleford. Twenty-two great grandchildren an d numerous nephews and nieces also survive. Funeral services were held a t the Butte Free Metthodist Church Tuesday afternoon, Marche 20, 1945. M inisters of the butte free Methodist and Spencer Wesleyan Methodist Churc hes were in charge of services. Music was furnished by a quarted . "CARD OF THANKS "We wish to extend our sincere appreciat ion and thanks to the many friends and neighbors who have helped so muc h in the search for our father and grandfather. We also extend our thand s to the men and boys who took part in the search last Saturday. "Mr. an d Mrs Walter E. Astleford and family. "Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Francis an d family. "Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rakes and family." Extract taken from : From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astleford Clan, Edited by J . R. Astleford, pg. 251 - As taken from an Oneil, Nebraska Newspaper

The following is an article that appeared in the O'Neil Nebraska weekly n ewspaper and reprinted in 'From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astl eford Clan, Edited by J. R. Astleford, pg. 251.' "T. D. Astleford, 85, O f Northern Holt Co., Missing Since Feb 27" "Mr. T. D. Astleford, 85 , has been missing from his farm home north of Phoenix, since tuesday Feb ruary 27th, and although neighbors have scoured the country near there n o trace has been found of him since that date. He was last seen about 2: 00pm of that day on his way toward the mail box. "Mr. Astleford has l ived on his place there for a long time, but in recent years he lived wit h his daughter, Mrs. George Francis in Boyd County, but last year his son , Walter Astleford and wife returned from Michigan to take care of him . "He has been quite hard of hearing and is rather childish. Despit e of his age of 85 he had the appearance and strength of a much younger m an and walked several miles a day. When he stayed with his daughter in B oyd County, he would run away quite often and some times stay a week or m ore, consequently when he failed to come home Tuesday, no concern was fel t. "It is thought possible that he might have got a ride and gone in s earch of work, an idea he has had for some time. "Mr. Astleford is ab out 5 ft. 6 in. and was wearing a tan overcoat, overalls and 4-buckle ove rshoes at the time of his disappearanc. He is of a slight build.

The following is an article that appeared in the O'Neil Nebraska weekly n ewspaper and reprinted in 'From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astl eford Clan, Edited by J. R. Astleford, pg. 251.' "Body Of Missing Man Fou nd In A Ravine By John Obermire" March 1945 "The Body of T. D. Astle ford, 85, missing since February 27th, was found last Satruday afternoo n about six o'clock by John Obermire on his place which is west of Highwa y No. 11 running north atkinson. Mr. Obermire was out looking for a hors e which he was trying to break and had not returned home and in crossin g a small gulley on his place, discovered the body of the aged man in th e water. He notified Sheriff A. B. Hubbard who was out with a searchin g party that afternoon and was in the territory. The body was taken to B utte, Nebr. to a mortuary. "Searching parties had looked at differen t times for the man and on Saturday of last week Sheriff Hubbard gathere d about 100 men and Boy Scouts from O'Neill and Boyd County and neighbor s joined in thhe search. They ledt here about noon in a truck and did no t return until about 8:00 o'clock that enening. They covered a large ter ritory and some of the party were close to the place where the body was f ound, but had not gone far enough west. We understand that he was abou t four miles from his home. "When the body was found, Mr. Astleford h ad a large sum of money on his person, amounting to $642.77, which he ha d carried for the past five years, receiving the money from the sale of h is homestead at that time. Death was attributed to exposure and not inqu est was held.

Thomas married Reynolds, Carolina on 16 Aug 1887 in Paddock, Holt, Nebraska, USA. Carolina (daughter of Reynolds, William and Reynolds, Shook) was born on 4 Feb 1858 in , , Nebraska, USA; died in 1941 in Holt, Nebraska, United States; was buried in 1938 in , , Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. Astleford, Icle Ruth was born on 25 Sep 1888 in , Holt, Nebraska, USA; died in 1938.
2. Astleford, Olive Irene was born on 27 Jul 1890 in Paddock, Holt, Nebraska, USA; died on 6 Jun 1982 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Jun 1982.
3. Astleford, Walter Everett was born on 7 Apr 1892 in O'Neill, Holt, Nebraska, USA; died on 11 Oct 1951 in Wayland, Allegan, Michigan, USA; was buried in Oct 1951 in Pines Plains Cemetery, Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan, USA.

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!SOURCE: From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astleford Clan, Edite d by J. R. Astleford, pg. 152

!TEMPLE ORDINANCES: Patron Notification Form dated 4 Dec 1991

He died of a broken spine.

William married Temple, Hannah Brooks about 1852 in of Governor,, New York. Hannah (daughter of Temple, Asa and Chapin, Olive) was born on 16 Apr 1827 in Of, Governor, New York, USA; was christened in Aug 1827 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States; died on 10 Aug 1871. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: Aug 1827, Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
• WAC: 10 May 1929, SGEOR

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!SOURCE: From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astleford Clan, Edite d by J. R. Astleford, pg. 151 and 152

!TEMPLE ORDINANCES: Patron Notification Form dated 4 Dec 1991

She died on the day that her youngest son Fred Eugene Astleford was born.

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!SOURCE: From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astleford Clan, Edite d by J. R. Astleford, pg. 148

! "Research seems to indicate that Thomas Astleford was born in the lat er half of the 1700's. At least records sent over from Aghold, Co. Wickl ow, Ireland by the Murphys and the Sheans indicate that a Thomas Astlefor d- son of Samuel and Hanna Astleford was Baptized on Jan.11, 1753. Som e researchers question this and think that he was born a few years late r than this - however, no one has been able to come up with a different d ate for his birth. Careful investigation indicates that Thomas was muc h older thatn his wife. It seems that Samuel was married twice and tha t Thomas was his son by his first wife. It was thought for some time tha t he was Samuel's only son, but that he had several daughters by his seco nd wife. However, records indicate that Samuel not only had several daug hters by his second wife but also a son, William, Bapt. in 1887, and wh o later seemed to have gone to Coolcullen. Extract taken from above liste d book.

"Here is a little story that has been handed down to the present tim e through different families. Thomas and a cousin had somehow become inv olved in defending their property during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. On e Protestant man, James Kersey, was warned of a plot by the Irish Catholi cs to drive out the English Protestants. This warning came from a friend ly Catholic neighbor in time for then to escape, however Thomas Astlefor d and his cousin were chased about two miles by rebels with pikes. Whe n they came to a river, Thomas jumped a millrace to escape and in so doin g received a back injury that gave him much trouble until his death thirt y-two years later. Some even question if it might not have been a contri buting factor in his death. The cousin with him was not able to jump th e millrace so turned and shot several of the rebels with a pistol and wa s able to drive then off. James Kersey had daughter Eleanor, who, at th is time was about 14 years old. A few years later She and Thomas Astlefo rd were Married. "Thomas and Eleanor has seven children: William, Mar y, Elizabeth, Samuel, Ellen, Abraham and Elisha. When Thomas Died in 182 9, Eleanor remained on the farm which was on the estate of Lord Fitz Will iam, not far from the town of Carlow. It was during this time that she b uilt the house known as 'The Wood'. She was a good manager, raising mos t of the families neeson the farm. She had a herd of forty cows. She ra ised flax and made their clothes from the linen. In the Irish Famine of 1 847, when potato rot destroyed the crops, the family did well because the y had some of their farm into oats. When each of her daughters married s he gave them a purse full of money and some household furnishing. To thr ee of her sones she gave an education, and kept her youngest son, Elisha , with her on the farm. In 1855 these two came to Canada - at first the y stayed with Eleanor's daughter, Elizabeth, who had come to Canada earli er. Soon, however, Elisha bought his own farm on the 10th concession of M aryborough township, Drayton Ontario. His mother joined him there and i t was on Eliasha's farm that she died, March 10, 1878."

!LDS ORDINANCES: Temple work status report dated 4 DEC 1991.

!BIRTH: Temple work status report dated 4 DEC 1991.

>LDS Baptism note: Scan Number: 317-917270-100

>LDS Endowment note: Scan Number: 317-917270-100

Thomas married Kersey, Eleanor about 1784. Eleanor was born about 1757; died on 10 Mar 1878 in Wellington, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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!SOURCE: From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astleford Clan, Edite d by J. R. Astleford, pg. 148-149

!TEMPLE ORDINANCES: Patron Notification Form dated 4 Dec 1991

! "Research seems to indicate that Thomas Astleford was born in the lat er half of the 1700's. At least records sent over from aghold, Co. Wickl ow, Ireland by the Murphys and the Sheans indicate that a Thomas Astlefor d- son of Samuel and Hanna Astleford was Baptized on Jan.11, 1753. Som e researchers question this and think that he was born a few years late r than this - however, now one has been able to come up with a differen t date for his birth. Careful investigation indicates that Thomas was mu ch older thatn his wife. It seems that Samuel was married twice and tha t Thomas was his son by his first wife. It was thought for some time tha t he was Samuel's only son, but that he had several daughters by his seco nd wife. However, records indicate that Samuel not only had several daug hters by his second wife but also a son, William, Bapt. in 1887, and wh o later seemed to have gone to Coolcullen. Note taken from above listed b ook.

"Here is a little story that has been handed down to the present tim e through different families. Thomas and a cousin had somehow become inv olved in defending their property during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. On e Protestant man, James Kersey, was warned of a plot by the Irish Catholi cs to drive out the English Protestants. This warning came from a friend ly Catholic neighbor in time for then to escape, however Thomas Astlefor d and his cousin were chased about two miles by rebels with pikes. Whe n they came to a river, Thomas jumped a millrace to escape and in so doin g received a back injury that gave him much trouble until his death thirt y-two years later. Some even question if it might not have been a contri buting factor in his death. The cousin with him was not able to jump th e millrace so turned and shot several of the rebels with a pistol and wa s able to drive then off. James Kersey had daughter Eleanor, who, at th is time was about 14 years old. A few years later She and Thomas Astlefo rd were Married. "Thomas and Eleanor has seven children: William, Mar y, Elizabeth, Samuel, Ellen, Abraham and Elisha. When Thomas Died in 182 9, Eleanor remained on the farm which was on the estate of Lord Fitz Will iam, not far from the town of Carlow. It was during this time that she b uilt the house known as 'The Wood'. She was a good manager, raising mos t of the families neeson the farm. She had a herd of forty cows. She ra ised flax and made their clothes from the linen. In the Irish Famine of 1 847, when potato rot destroyed the crops, the family did well because the y had some of their farm into oats. When each of her daughters married s he gave them a purse full of money and some household furnishing. To thr ee of her sones she gave an education, and kept her youngest son, Elisha , with her on the farm. In 1855 these two came to Canada - at first the y stayed with Eleanor's daughter, Elizabeth, who had come to Canada earli er. Soon, however, Elisha bought his own farm on the 10th concession of M aryborough township, Drayton Ontario. His mother joined him there and i t was on Eliasha's farm that she died, March 10, 1878."

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• Baptism: 27 Nov 1791, Heath, Franklin, MA
• WAC: 15 Jun 1934, LOGAN

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!SOURCE: From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astleford Clan, Edite d by J. R. Astleford, pg. 151 - Taken from Genealogy compiled by Levi Dan iel Temple and printed 1900.

!ADDITIONAL SOURCE: Letter from John C. Chapin who posesses a book calle d "The Chapin Book."

!MARRIAGE SEALING SOURCE: LDS IGI 1988 computer edition. BATCH NUMBER: A1 84637 LIBRARY CALL NUMBER FOR SOURCE DOCUMENT: 184637, 184638

!ADDITIONAL MARRIAGE SEALING: 23 Jan 1964 AZ. BATCH NUMBER: A456430 LIBRA RY CALL NUMBER FOR SOURCE DOCUMENT: 456430

Asa married Chapin, Olive on 10 Dec 1810 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Olive (daughter of Chapin, Jacob and Brooks, Hannah) was born on 14 Dec 1787 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Sep 1873 in Gouverneur, St Lawrence, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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!SOURCE: From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astleford Clan, Edite d by J. R. Astleford, pg. 151 - Taken from Genealogy compiled by Levi Dan iel Temple and printed 1900.

!SOURCE: LDS Archive records. LDS ARCHIVE SOURCE: Chapin Gen Vol 1 p 626 , Mendon V. R. p43 Heath VR pp20-21, 84, 118

!BIRTH AND LDS ORDINANCE SOURCE: LDS IGI 1988 computer edition BATCH SHEE T: C501761 LIBRARY CALL NUMBER FOR SOURCE DOCUMENT: 974.42/H1 V2N

!ADDITIONAL SOURCE: Letter from John C. Chapin who posesses a book calle d "The Chapin Book."

!MARRIAGE SEALING SOURCE: LDS IGI 1988 computer edition. BATCH NUMBER: A1 84637 LIBRARY CALL NUMBER FOR SOURCE DOCUMENT: 184637, 184638

!ADDITIONAL MARRIAGE SEALING: 23 Jan 1964 AZ. BATCH NUMBER: A456430 LIBRA RY CALL NUMBER FOR SOURCE DOCUMENT: 456430

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!SOURCE: From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astleford Clan, Edite d by J. R. Astleford, pg. 56

!LDS ORDINANCES: Temple work status report dated 4 DEC 1991.

!BIRTH: Temple work status report dated 4 DEC 1991.

>LDS Baptism note: Submission 317-9529
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>LDS Endowment note: Scan Number: 317-917171-100

Samuel married Hannah about 1752 in Of, Aghold Parish Ch, Wicklow, Leinster, Ireland. Hannah was born about 1731 in Of, Aghold Parish Ch, Wicklow, Leinster, Ireland; and died. [Group Sheet]

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!SOURCE: From Sea to Shining Sea, The Story of the Astleford Clan, Edite d by J. R. Astleford, pg. 56

!LDS ORDINANCES: Temple work status report dated 4 DEC 1991.

!BIRTH: Temple work status report dated 4 DEC 1991.

>LDS Baptism note: Submission 317-9529
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>LDS Endowment note: Scan Number: 317-917292-040

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Solomon married Hayden, Abigail on 20 May 1771 in Shrewsbury, Worcester, MA, U.S.A.. Abigail (daughter of HAYDEN, Nathaniel and TEMPLE, Abigail) was born on 30 May 1746 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jan 1817 in Heath, Franklin, MA. [Group Sheet]

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!SOURCE: LDS IGI 1988 computer edition BATCH SHEET: C501761 LIBRARY CAL L NUMBER FOR SOURCE DOCUMENT: 974.42/H1 V2N

!ADDITIONAL SOURCE: Letter from John C. Chapin who posesses a book calle d "The Chapin Book.

!BIRTH: LDS Archives DEATH: LDS Archives LDS ORDINANCES: LDS Archives

Jacob married Brooks, Hannah on 28 Jan 1787. Hannah was born in 1763 in Of, Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA; died on 9 Nov 1832 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet]

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!SOURCE: LDS IGI 1988 computer edition BATCH SHEET: C501761 LIBRARY CAL L NUMBER FOR SOURCE DOCUMENT: 974.42/H1 V2N

!SOURCE: LDS Archive records. LDS ARCHIVE SOURCE: Chapin Gen Vol 1 p 626 , Mendon V. R. p43 Heath VR pp20-21, 84, 118

!ADDITIONAL SOURCE: Letter from John C. Chapin who posesses a book calle d "The Chapin Book.