Hello! I would love to hear from anyone who has info on the following line: Joseph Ashby, b.? d.? married Abecca McGinnis,then their son: John Ashby, b. 1778 Halifax Co., VA, d.?Stringtown, Cole Co., IL married Elizabeth Redding(they had 17 children, then on to their son: James Ashby, b. 1823 Crawford Co., IL married Mary Margaret Goodman b. 1827 IL then their daughter: Elizabeth (Betsy) Ashby b. June 8, 1847 Coles Co., IL d. March 12, 1916 married John Wright Feb. 24, 1870. Thank you, Nancy J. Check out my auctions at eBay by searching for "Cherokee Legacy". http://www.angelfire.com/biz5/utsonati/legacy/cherokeeleg.htm