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Amos Alexander Ash

Birth	:	4 Oct 1860 Clark County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	12 Dec 1941 Anthony, Harper County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1138992, -85.2613983
Description	:	Amos Ash The saga of Amos Ash would read as an Horatio Alger story. From a young boy growing up in the post-war Missiouri area, he moved in 1884 to the virgin land of promise, following closely on the heels of his favorite sister's family. He evidently arrived around the wintertime where he and a good friend shot quail for the Medicine Lodge Hotel, earning 25 cents a dozen, which paid for their shot and staples. They quickly erected a dugout near where in later years he and his own family would live. Mr. Ash hauled brick from Harper to... Read More	Amos Ash The saga of Amos Ash would read as an Horatio Alger story. From a young boy growing up in the post-war Missiouri area, he moved in 1884 to the virgin land of promise, following closely on the heels of his favorite sister's family. He evidently arrived around the wintertime where he and a good friend shot quail for the Medicine Lodge Hotel, earning 25 cents a dozen, which paid for their shot and staples. They quickly erected a dugout near where in later years he and his own family would live. Mr. Ash hauled brick from Harper to build the Opera House. Mr. Ash returned late that spring to his boyhood home, Clark County, MO., where he married Addie Jones, a childhood sweetheart. The newlyweds returned to his new home in Kansas. The rigors of pioneer life proved fatal to Addie, and their infant son, Andy, when they both died shortly after Andy's birth. In a couple of years, Amos pledged his lot with Miss "Belle" Wiley. From their humble beginnings, the Ashes carved out an enviable estate in life. To enrich this life to the highest degree, they were blessed with ten children. Amos Ash was in life a shrewd, honest judge of horseflesh, cattle, land, and the value of the dollar. From his simple 12 1/2 cent a week beginning, he amassed over two thousand acres of land and a sizable cash reserve. At a time in history when credit was non-existent, Amos was so known for his honesty that he could charge his grocery bill, paying it yearly. Amos and his wife, Belle, were devout members of the Medicine Lodge Christian Church. Doubtless this strong, lasting faith carried them through numerous tragedies - the loss of their three small girls, May, Grace and Ruth; plus the loss of property in several tornadoes and fires. In December, 1940, they were called on again to mourn the loss of their son, Arthur Earl, "Bud", who died at age 33, leaving his wife, Bertha (Snyder) and young family. A year later the family lost its patriarch. The old rancher being unable to win the battle agains what is even today the most dread of diseases - succumbed. To mourn him he left his wife and children: Orrin, born 1889,(married Gladys Aultman); Mrs. Ed (Anna) Duncan, born 1890; Harry, born 1892, (married Lyla Mason Cook); Mrs. George (Hazel) Smith, born 1894 - previously she was married to John Lindsay, deceased; Elmer, born 1901, (married Dolly Fillman); and Mrs. Herman (Mildred) Snyder, born 1904. Since the demise of Amos Ash, all his family except Hazel and Mildred have been called to their final reward and all except Elmer and Anna are buried in Highland Cemetery - the final resting place of the Ashes. Truly the Ashes and their kin have a right to be proud of such an industrious, honest ancestor - Amos Alexander Ash. Amos A. Ash Amos A. Ash, son of Rufas [Rufus] and Susan Ash, was born in Clark county, Mo., on October 4, 1860. He departed this life Dec. 12, 1941 at Anthony, Kansas, at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 8 days. At the age of 23 years he moved to Barber County and settled on a farm south of Medicine Lodge where he resided until his death. In 1888 he was united in marriage with Isabel Wiley. To this union was born ten children, four of whom have preceded him in death. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife, Isabel, six children, Orrin Ash, elmer Ash, Mildred Snyder all of Medicine Lodge, Harry Ash of Vale, Ore., Anna Duncan of Fredonia, Kans., Hazel Smith of Neodesha, Kans., 19 grandchildren, one great grand child, and one sister at Llano, Texas. Funeral services were held at the Forsyth Funeral Home Monday, Dec. 15, at 10:30 A.M. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Card of Thanks We wish to take this means of expressing our gratitude for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown us during our bereavement. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Amos Ash and children Barber County Index, December 17, 1941 Amos Ash was the son of Rufus Ash and Susannah "Susan" Wright from Clark County, Missouri.

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Where is Amos Alexander Ash's memorial?
Amos Alexander Ash's memorial is located at: Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding, Ionia County, USA.
When did Amos Alexander Ash death?
Amos Alexander Ash death on 12 Dec 1941 in Anthony, Harper County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Amos Alexander Ash's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1138992
Longitude: -85.2613983

Family Members:

Parent

Rufus Ash

(1816 - 1900)

Spouse

Rebecca Isabella “Belle” Wiley Ash

(1871 - 1944)

Siblings

Children

Andrew “Andy” Ash

(1885 - 1885)

Orrin Walter Ash

(1889 - 1973)

Harry Joseph Ash

(1892 - 1972)

Hazel Maude Ash Lindsey-Smith

(1894 - 1985)

Laura May Ash

(1897 - 1901)

Grace "Gracie" Ellen Ash

(1899 - 1899)

Mildred Marie Ash Snyder

(1904 - 1996)

Arthur Earl “Bud” Ash

(1907 - 1940)

Josephine Ruth Ash

(1910 - 1917)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rest Haven Memory Gardens
Belding, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1138992, -85.2613983

2. Otisco Cemetery
Belding, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0988998, -85.2636032

3. Old Belding Cemetery
Belding, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0887220, -85.2234690

4. River Ridge Cemetery
Belding, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0806007, -85.2294006

5. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Belding, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0814018, -85.2275009

6. Eureka Township Cemetery
Greenville, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1622500, -85.2603000

7. Forest Home Cemetery
Greenville, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1638985, -85.2613983

8. Ashley Cemetery
Grattan Township, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1149560, -85.3329510

9. Smyrna Cemetery
Smyrna, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0612380, -85.2626290

10. Saint Paul Episcopal Church Columbarium
Greenville, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1785420, -85.2517710

11. First United Methodist Church Columbarium
Greenville, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1787690, -85.2550860

12. First Congregational Chapel Columbarium
Greenville, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1787370, -85.2527370

13. Greene Cemetery
Belding, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0852509, -85.1739578

14. Mason Cemetery
Grattan Township, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0611000, -85.3321991

15. Saint Charles Catholic Cemetery
Greenville, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1889000, -85.2733002

16. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Smyrna, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0374420, -85.2530800

17. Fairplains Cemetery
Greenville, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1561400, -85.1722400

18. Grattan Cemetery
Grattan, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0837860, -85.3832420

19. Orleans Township Cemetery
Orleans, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0777670, -85.1357170

20. Greenop Memorial Cemetery
Orleans, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0778008, -85.1346970

21. Wolverton Plains Cemetery
Greenville, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2094002, -85.3024979

22. Oakfield Cemetery
Rockford, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1693993, -85.3814011

23. Potters Field
Greenville, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1922500, -85.1628000

24. Marble Cemetery
Saranac, Ionia County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0017014, -85.2731018