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Submitted May 31, 2001 by Rex Browns, rabrowns@hotmail.com
William Ashton and Malinda (Lambert) Ashton
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Malinda E. Lambert, daughter of Valmer and Rebecca Ann Lambert, was born in Clay county, Indiana, July 11, 1851 and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs Edna Bell, May 9, 1927 at the age of 75 years, nine months, and 28 days.
When but a small girl, she came to Defiance county, where she grew to womanhood and spent the rest of her life in the service of God and humankind.
On September 16, 1869 she was united in holy matrimony to William S. Ashton. To this union were born ten children, one of whom, Myrtle E., preceded her in death March 9, 1897, the husband passed to his eternal reward March 10, 1915, two brothers, Jesse W. and Frank Lambert, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild have crossed over to await her coming on the other shore.
Mother Ashton became a Christian early in life and has for many years been a member of the Ayersville M. E. Church.
Those who survive to await their final summons are nine children, Mrs. Cora A Kleinhenn of Belmer, Delaware, Grant, O. of Morenci, Mich., Clifford of Rimer, O., and Mrs. Florence C. Myers, Frank V., Mrs. Edna Bell, Mrs. Grace March, and Mrs. Vera Browns all of Defiance county, one brother, Walter Lambert of Defiance, 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, besides other relatives and a host of friends.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank all the neighbors and friends for the sympathy given, the assistance rendered, and for the beautiful floral offerings in these days of our bereavement, also the pianist, singers, and pall-bearers for the beautiful music and splendid service rendered, and the ministers, Rev. B. F. Gordon and Rev. J. E. McCoy, for the helpful message and comforting words spoken. The Children.
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