Background
Ashley, Barnes Freeman was born on November 27, 1833 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Son of Review William Washington and Hannah Kempton Ashley.
Ashley, Barnes Freeman was born on November 27, 1833 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Son of Review William Washington and Hannah Kempton Ashley.
Educated public schools, Barrington, Nova Scoti. Classical and theological course under private tutors in Boston. 3 years medical course, Ohio Medical College, Cleveland O.
In active pastorate 43 years, of Baptist churches, and later of Reformed (Dutch) Church, New New York Began to write poems and sketches at 16. Lately writer of short stories for McClure syndicate, and books for boys. Author: Tan-Pile Jim, 1895 L1.
Dick and Jack’s, 1897 L1.
Adventures on Sable Island, 1896 L1. Air Castle Don; et cetera Address: Ravenna, O.
Married November 26, 1857, Caroline L. Goodspeed, Osterville, Massachusetts.