City: Columbia
ASTON, John Butler, miller; born Columbia, Tenn., Sept. 5, 1849; English-Irish descent; son of James Hilton and Julia Ann (Butler) ASHTON; father’s occupation miller and wool carder; paternal grandfather Thomas ASHTON, paternal grandmother Ann (Hilton) ASHTON, maternal grandfather John BUTLER; maternal grandmother Ann (Hayes) BUTLER; married Rebecca RUSSELL Dec. 20, 1877; Democrat (prohibition); was two years member of board of mayor and aldermen city of Columbia, Tenn.; member of city board of educatin Columbia 15 yeas; steward M. E. church, South, Columbia, 35 years; entered the milling business in early life and his business career has been devoted to the manufacture of flour.
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I have seen his name with the title Col.. Was he in the military? And if so, what is the story? We figured that he’d be about 16 when the war between the states began…
Thanks!
Kristy