Background
Ashby, John Forsythe was born on March 26, 1929 in Tulsa. Son of Thomas Albert and Margaret (Mote) Ashby.
Ashby, John Forsythe was born on March 26, 1929 in Tulsa. Son of Thomas Albert and Margaret (Mote) Ashby.
Bachelor, Oklahoma State University, 1952. Master of Divinity, Episcopal Theological Seminary Southwest, Austin, Texas, 1955. Doctor of Divinity honorary, Episcopal Theological Seminary Southwest, Austin, Texas, 1981.
Master of Arts, Cambridge University, England, 1967.
Vicar, St. John's Episcopal Church, Durant, Oklahoma, 1955-1959; rector, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Ada, Oklahoma, 1959-1981; bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas, Salina, 1981-1995; retired, 1995.
Served lieutenant colonel United States National Guard, 1960-1981. M C.
Married Mary Carver, August 12, 1954. Children: Anne Carver Ashby Ghostbear, Elizabeth Ashby McBride.