John Ashby (militiaman) explained

John "Jack" Ashby (1707–1789)[1] was a colonel in the Virginia militia.[2]

During the French and Indian War, there was a siege at present-day Fort Ashby, West Virginia. In 1756, Ashby was attacked by Indians and escaped to the fort, which was later named after him—Fort Ashby.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Journal of my Journey over the Mountains began Fryday the 11th. of March 1747/8 . Founders Online . University of Virginia . January 19, 2021.
  2. Book: Tyler . Lyon Gardiner . Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography . 1915 . Lewis Historical publishing Company . 127 . 4.

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