Scotland, Connecticut Biographies
S. N. Ashley, born March 18th, 1827, in Chaplin, Conn., is a son
of Luther and Eliza (Humphrey) Ashley, and grandson of Jonathan and Lydia
Humphrey. In 1860 he married Jane Bass. Their children are: Luther, born
October 22d, 1865, and Eliza, born January 7th, 1868. Mr. Ashley served in
the 26th Connecticut Infantry for about one year in the rebellion and saw
much hard service.
Egbert Bass, born January 29th, 1825, is a son of John and
Elizabeth (Smith) Bass, and grandson of Ebenezer and Ruth (Waldo) Bass. He
has been selectman, constable and collector, and has held other town
offices. He was married in 1855, and has children: W. C., born 1856; J.
L., December 25th, 1858; Edgar E., August 30th, 1861; Gertrude M.,
November 4th., 1863; Ellen L., January 5th, 1867; Chauncey M., September
4th, 1869; Lucy E., February 15th, 1872, and Hattie M., December 17th,
1874.
W. C. Bass was born in Scotland in 1827, and is a son of Nathan
Bass. He was educated in the common schools, and is a farmer. . He was a
member of the assembly in 1883, and has held various town offices. He
married in 1858 Elmira Smith, of Scotland. He is a member of the
Congregational church and a republican.
Dwight Cary, born in the town of Scotland in 1817, is a son of
Sandford and a grandson of James Cary. In 1868 he was elected as
representative and has held many minor offices in the town. He married
Susan Bass, of Scotland, who has borne him nine children, six of whom are
living. Mr. Cary is a member of the Congregational church.
F. W. Cunningham, born May 23d, 1852, in Scotland, is a son of
William Cunningham and Almantha Bingham, and grandson of John C.
Cunningham and Jemima Story. His paternal grandparents were Gamaliel
Bingham and Betsey Robinson. Mr. Cunningham is a merchant miller. He was
married March 4th, 1877, to Annie Beckwith, and has two children, Annie
and Joseph.
John P. Gager was born in Scotland May 20th, 1819. His father was
J. P. Gager and his mother Chloe Baker. His grand-father was Jason Gager
and his great-grandfather John G. Gager. Mr. Gages has represented his
town in the state legislature. He married Lucy Ann Brumley and their
children are: Nancy B., Ellen M., Arthur F., Susie L. and Flora. He is a
member of the Universalist church.
John D. Moffitt, born September 25th, 1849, is a son of Lyman D.
Moffitt and Alice Whipple. He is engaged in manufacturing, milling and
farming. He was married June 19th, 1873, and has four children.
A. W. Parkhurst was born July 27th, 1824, in Scotland, Conn. His
father was Anthony S., and his grandfather Elias Parkhurst. Mr. Parkhurst
has held many town offices, and was representative in 1881. He married
Nancy C. Palmer, December 2d, 1850. Their children are: Lunett, born
October 1st, 1851; Estella N., March 12th, 1853, and Eva T., September
24th, 1855. Mr. Parkhurst and his wife are members of the Congregational
church.
Additional Offsite Biographies
Source: History of Windham County, Connecticut,
Bayles, Richard M.; New York: W.W. Preston, 1889
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