Tecumseh L. Ashmun/Ashman was said to be born on 20 Dec 1848 in Gratiot county, Michigan, the son of Henry Clay Ashmun and Marie Megonggawan Du Bois.
Father Henry Clay Ashmun was said to be born c1825 in Minnesota City, Winona, Minnesota, the son of Samuel Ashmun Jr. and Keneesequa/Nancy Bruschette. Keneesequa was said to be the daughter of Chief Katawabida of Sandy Lake, Minnesota.
From the History of Gratiot county, page 734, mentions Henry marrying Me-gon-ge-wan, daughter of Chief Pay-mas-ega, and that two of Henry's sons lived in Isabella county.
From the History of Midland county, page 380, also mentions Henry marring Me-gon-ge-wan.
#186A - Ne-gaw-ne-ge-waw, has land, H.C. Ashman, dead
Tecumseh, 17
Henry, 15
Joseph, 13
On 2 Aug 1872, Tecumseh sold the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 11, township 16 North, range 3 west to F. Raymond and J. Caldwell for $300.
Tecumseh married Nancy Pay-me-saw on 6 Jul 1872 in Chippewa, Isabella, Michigan. His age was given as 22, birthplace as Gratiot county, occupation as farmer. Her age was given as 21, birthplace as Cass county. Ceremony was performed by Robert P. Shilden, Minister of the gospel.
Daughter Martha was born 2 May 1873 in Isabella county.
Wife Nancy died on 13 Jan 1879 and was buried in the Mission Creek Cemetery.
Son Wesley was said to have died 15 Jan 1879.
On 17 Feb 1879, Tecumseh bought the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 24 township 14 north, range 4 west from George Naw-o-ge-sick for $50.
On 11 Feb 1879, Tecumseh bought the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 24, township 14 north, range 5 west, containing 40 acres, from Nancy Strong, sister of New-dway-gzhe-go-quay, deceased for $15.
On 14 Feb 1879, Tecumseh sold the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 24, township 14 north, range 5 west to Willam Brown and John Leaton for $100.
On 6 Sep 1879 Tecumseh, as guardian, sold the land of Nancy Pay-me-go-gink to Frank and William Dusenbury, highest bidders, for $150, the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 2, township fourteen north, range four west.
Tecumseh married Jane Campeau on 7 Sep 1879 in Isabella, Isabella, Michigan. His age was given as 28, birthplace as St. Louis, Michigan, occupation as farmer. Her age was given as 25, birthplace as Michigan. Ceremony was performed by Jonas Henry, Minister of the Gospel.
On 1 Sep 1880 Tecumseh bought from the Auditor General of Michigan the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of section 28, township 15 north, range 4 west, containing 40 acres for the sum of $43.12.
Have not found a death certificate for wife Jane, nor a divorce record.
Tecumseh, 29, of Isabella county, married Mary Greensky, 22, of Pinconning, on 30 Aug 1881 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan. Ceremony was performed by Louis A. Pelky, Justice of the Peace.
On 23 May 1883, Tecumseh and wife Mary sold the West 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 32, township 15 north, range 4 west, containing 20 acres to Mary McDonald for $350.
Daughter Jessie was born 11 Feb 1884 [Called Susan on her death record]
Son William was born 17 Mar 1886 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan
Daughter Elizabeth was born Apr 1888
Son Joseph was born Jan 1890
Daughter Martha, 18, married Daniel Moses, 25, son of Jacob Moses and Pearle on 27 Nov 1890 in Isabell Township. Ceremony was performed by Lyman Bennett, clergyman.
The Bay City Times - 4 Mar 1891
Daughter Lizzie was said to be born 6 Sep 1893 [from her death record]
Arthur Ashman died 11 Apr 1894 in Arneac county, age 9 months. His parents were Decumah and Mary. Could this be a child of Tecumseh?
Daughter Lizzie died 15 May 1896 at the age of 2 years, 8 months, 9 days. Cause of death was diptheria, parents were Tehmseh and Lizzie of Pinconning.
Children Jessie, age 13, Eliza, age 9, and William, age 11, arrived at the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School on 18 Sep 1897. They were listed as full blood, their parents were living. The children left school on 24 Nov 1897.
Daughter Nellie was born 1 May 1900 in Pinconning to Tecumseh and Mary.
1900 Federal Census - Pinconning township, Bay, Michigan
Ashman, Tecumseh, head, born Dec 1844, 55, married 18 years, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, hoop maker
Mary, wife, born 1863, 36, married 18 years, 4 children born, 4 children living, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Elizabeth, daughter, born Apr 1888, 11, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, at school
Jessie, daughter, born Feb 1883, 16, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, at school
William, son, born March 1886, 13, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, at school
Joseph, son, born Jan 1890, 10, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, at school
Edward, son, born Nov 1896, 3, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Nellie, daughter, born May 1900, 0/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Daughter Eliza, 13, was admitted to the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School on 26 Aug 1901
Sons William, 14 and Joseph, 11, were admitted to the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School on 29 Aug 1901
1902 Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School records listed sons William, 16, and Joseph, 12.
1903 Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School records listed daughter Eliza, 14, son William, 17, and son Joseph, 13. The record now says the children are 1/2 blood.
Daughter Jessie married 30 May 1903 in Leaton, Isabella, Michigan to Fred Jackson
1904 Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School records listed daughter Eliza, 14, and sons William, 17 and Joseph, 13.
Daughter Susan Jackson died 10 Oct 1905 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan. She was married at age 18, age at death 20, cause of death consumption. Parents were given as Tesumseh Ashman and Mary Peters. Informant was T. Ashman. Burial was in Pinconning. [She was called Jessie on other records.]
Ashman, Amelia Baptisms - Parents Of 142 Ashman, Bessie Marina Baptisms 142 Ashman, Chas Levi Baptisms 144 Ashman, Earnest Baptisms 142 Ashman, Ed m/m Baptisms - Parents Of 146 Ashman, Edward Members 010 Ashman, Edward Probationers 090 Ashman, Eliza Marriages 130 Ashman, Irene Baptisms 146 Ashman, Joseph Members 010 Ashman, Joseph Probationers 090 Ashman, Joseph W "Joe" Baptisms 144 Ashman, Lawrence William Baptisms 142 Ashman, Mary Members 010 Ashman, Mary Jane Baptisms 146 Ashman, N m/m Baptisms - Parents Of 146 Ashman, Nellie Members 010 Ashman, Nellie Probationers 090 Ashman, T Financial 009 Ashman, Tecumseh Official Members 002 Ashman, Tecumseh Financial 009 Ashman, Tecumseh Members 010 Ashman, W m/m Baptisms - Parents Of 144 Ashman, W Mrs Baptisms - Parents Of 144 Ashman, William Official Members 002 Ashman, William Marriages 130 Ashman, William Baptisms - Parents Of 142 Ashman, William "Will" Financial 009 Ashman, William "Will" Baptisms - Parents Of 144 Ashman, William "Wm" Members 010 Ashman, William "Wm" Baptisms - Parents Of 142 Ashman, William "Wm" m/m Baptisms - Parents Of 142 Ashman, William "Wm" Mrs Members 010
Daughter Eliza, 18, married Silas Isaac, 21, son of John Isaac and Elizabeth Murry on 26 Nov 1906 in Pinconning. Ceremony was performed by G.W. Howe, clergyman.
The Bay City Tribune - 24 Dec 1907
Son William, 22, was married 25 Feb 1909 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan, to Amelia Silas, 21, daughter of Benjamin Silas and Mary Thomas. Ceremony was performed by Arthur E. Gay, Minister.
Daughter Elizabeth Isaac died 16 Feb 1910 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan. Her birth was given as 28 Apr 1888. Cause of death was tuberculosis, burial was in Pinconning. Informant was Tecumseh.
1910 Federal Census - Pinconning, Bay, Michigan
Ashman, Tecumseh, head, 56, married twice, married 30 years, speaks English, farmer, full Chippewa, married 2 times, Mt. Pleasant Indian School, taxed, civilized dwelling [Mt. Pleasant Indian School did not open until 1893 - Tecumseh did not attend].
Mary, wife, 47, married once, married 30 years, 9 children born, 5 children living, speaks English, full Chippewa, married 1 time, did not graduate
Joseph, son, 19, speaks English, laborer at odd jobs, full Chippewa, attended Mt. Plesants School 4 years
Edward, son, 13, speaks English, full Chippewa
Nellie, daughter, 9, speaks English, full Chippewa
Isaac, Walter, grandson, 3, full Chippewa
Grandson Wesley Moses died 2 Oct 1912 in Nottawa township, Isabella, Michigan. His age was given as 16 years, 1 month, 20 days, parents as David Moses and Martha Ashman.
Tecumseh died 8 Apr 1915 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan. His birth was given as 20 Dec 1841, age 74 years, 4 months, 18 days, parents as Henry Ashman and Ester Greenbird. Cause of death was tuberculosis of lungs, burial in Pinconning. Informant was William Ashman of Pinconning.
Son Joseph died 25 Jul 1916 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. His age was given as about 26, parents as Tecumseh Ashman and Mary Peters. Cause of death was tuberculosis, burial in Pinconning. Information was Mrs. T. Ashman.
Daughter Nellie, 18, was married 18 Nov 1916 to Arthur Jackson, 26, son of Peter Jackson and Mary Chatfield. Ceremony was performed by Rev. E. L. Carless, Clergyman.
Daughter Nellie Jackson died 17 Mar 1920 in Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. Her birth was given as 18 Apr 1900, age as 19 years, 11 months, 1 day, parents as Tecumseh Ashman and Mary Peters. Cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis, burial was at Forest Lawn. Informant was Arthur Jackson.
The Bay City Times - 20 Mar 1920
Daughter Martha, 49, was married to Norman E. Smith, 54, son of Fred Smith and Christina Rayer, on 26 Sep 1921 in Mt. Pleasant. Both had been married onced before. Ceremony was performed by James E. Ryan, Justice of the Peace.
Son Edward, 26, took out a license to married Louise Shawbush nee Chibness. 36, on 9 Feb 1924 in Isabella, Michigan. The marriage did not take place.
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Daughter Martha may have died on 5 Oct 1928. Her married name was given as Moses not Smith; father's name Ashman, mother's name unknown. She was widowed, age about 55. Cause of death was myocardial insufficiency, burial in Isabella county. There was no informant.
Son Edward met Bessie Bennett. Their daughter Mary Jane Ashmun was born 2 Nov 1931
Son William died 26 Feb 1932 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan. His birth was given as 17 Mar 1886, age as 45 years, 11 months, 9 days, parents as Tecumseh Ashman and Mary Peters, wife as Amelia. Cause of death was influenzal pneumonia, burial was in Pinconning. Informant was Amelia Ashmun.
Son Edward, 39, married Geraldine Graverette, 20, daughter of Amos Graverette and Sarah Hart on 19 Nov 1937 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan. Edward says he has not been married before. Ceremony was performed by Raphael G. Phillips, Judge of Probate.
Son Edward died 17 Sep 1963
Midland Daily News - 17 Sep 1963
The Saginaw News - 18 Sep 1963
The Saginaw News - 19 Sep 1963
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