Ashton, Eliza J. ( Roderick )

Eliza J. Roderick was born in Wells County, Indiana, December 28, 1843. When she was five years of age, her parents removed to Channahon, Will County, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Daniel Ashton, at Joliet, Illinois, September 29, 1865. In the fall of 1871 they removed to Rice County, Kansas, where they lived for nine and a half years, then came to Nickerson, where they have since resided. To Mr. and Mrs. Ashton there were born six children, three daughters and three sons. One son died in fancy. Those now living are Mrs. Maud Bunton, of Hutchinson, Mrs. Mary Murphy of Little River, Mrs. Margaret Davis of Nickerson, Sidney W. Ashton of Nickerson, and Willis E. Ashton of Lockport, Illinois. Mrs. Ashton united with the Congregational church at Nickerson, in 1880 and was one of the most faithful and consistent members. She died January 7, 1911, aged 67 years and 10 days. The funeral was held at her late home on Sunday afternoon, January 8, 1911 Rev. H. O. Judd, of the Congregational church officiating.


Nickerson Argosy January 12, 1911