Thomas Ashman

     Thomas Ashman was born on Monday, 12 June 1848 at Ontario, Canada. He and Sarah Shaw, daughter of John Shaw and Mary McEachern, were married. Unable to find a registration. He appeared as household head on the census of 2 May 1891 at Rama Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He was listed as: Ashman, Thomas, male, 42, married, head, born Ontario, both parents born Ireland, Methodist, Qarryman, wage earner, able to read and write. Sarah Ashman, Thomas Albert Ashman and Sarah Ashman also appeared in the household. He appeared as household head on the census of April 1901 at Rama Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He is recorded as: Ashman, Thomas, male, white, head, age 52, born Ontario, of Irish origin, Canadian Nationality, Methodist religion, Quarry man, employee, worked in the last 12 months, can read, write and speak English. Sarah Ashman, Thomas Albert Ashman, Sarah Ashman, Elizabeth Ashman, George Ashman, Dorothy Mary Ashman and William John Ashman also appeared in the household. He appeared as household head on the census of 1911 at Gore B, Rama Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He was listed as: Ashman, Thomas, male, head, married, born Feb 1846 in Ontario, age 65, of Irish origin, Canadian, Anglican, labourer in a Chem Factory, worked 52 weeks, 60 hours per week, earned $546, able to read, write and speak English. Sarah Ashman, Thomas Albert Ashman, Elizabeth Ashman, George Ashman, Dorothy Mary Ashman, William John Ashman and Kathleen Ann Ashman also appeared in the household. Thomas died on Friday, 5 May 1933 at Peter Street, Orillia, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 84 years, 10 months and 23 days, of broncho pneumonia and senility. His date of birth was recorded as Nov. 5 1846. Dr. Trevor McLennan attended at the death. George Ashman was listed as the informant. He was buried on Monday, 8 May 1933 at Orillia, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.