Notes for Ambrose Easton: It appears that Ambrose's parents John Thomas and George Ann Easton were in Missouri between the 1870 Census Bullitt County, Ky and the 1880 Census in Big Bone, Boone County. As son Clarence was born in Missouri in 1873 and Ambrose was born in Missouri in 1874.
1880 U.S. Federal Census-Big Bone, Boone County, Ky-Household #59-June 5, 1880 Name-age-birthplace-sex-relationship to head of household-occupation-birthplace-father's birthplace-mother's birthplace John T. EASTON, 36, Kentucky, Male, Self, Farmer, KY, IN, KY *** George A. EASTON, 27, Kentucky, Female, Wife, keeping house, KY, KY, KY Archa B. EASTON, 10, Kentucky, Male, Son, KY, KY, KY Clarence T. EASTON, 7, Mon.(should be Missouri), Male, Son, MO, KY, KY Ambros EASTON, 5, Mon.(should be Missouri), Male, Son, MO, KY, KY ** Foney EASTON, 3, Indiana, Male, Son, IN, KY, KY Voley EASTON, 3, Indiana, Male, Son, IN, KY, KY Charley EASTON, 8 months, Indiana, Male, Son, IN, KY, KY Arch Welch, 29, brother-in-law, KY, KY, KY
1900 U.S. Federal Census-Walton/Verona District-Boone County-Ky-Household #75- 7 June 1900 Name-relationship-sex-birth month&year-birthplace-father's birthplace-mother's birthplace Thomas Easton,head, male, Nov 1842 (s/be Apr 1846?), age 58 (s/be 54 yrs old?) KY, KY, KY, Farmer, Home Rented, Farm #67 ***(This is John Thomas Easton) Georgia A Easton, wife, female, Dec 1852 (s/be Dec 1851?) Mother of 12 children with 10 living, age 47, KY, KY, KY Ambrose Easton, son, male, Oct 1874, age 25, KY, KY, KY ** Charles Easton, son, male, Nov 1879, age 20, KY, KY, KY Mary A Easton, daughter, female, Oct 1881, age18, KY, KY, KY. Everett Easton, son, male, Sept 1885, age 15, KY, KY, KY Edward Easton, son, male, Sept 1890, age 9, KY, KY, KY Omer L Easton, son, male, Dec 1893, age 6, KY, KY, KY
8 Apr 1901 Ambrose Easton married Linnie Frances Tanner in the county of Kenton, Certificate of Marriage #4768. Linnie was 23 yrs. old and Ambrose was 25 yrs. old.
1908 From the Boone County Recorder April 22, 1908 - in the Devon News section "Ambrose Easton has the sympathy of the entire community in his loss Saturday morning by fire. His barn, containing about two stacks of hay, 35 barrels corn, all his farming implements, 1 horse, 8 cows and 2 calves, was all burned. He has no idea how it originated. Loss $1,000."
1908 - May 20 from the Boone County Recorder: Henry Lewis Tanner and his wife (Linnie's mother and father), two sons, Miss Ethel and Chester L. Tanner and wife were visiting at Ambrose Easton's home near Independence, Ky. on Sunday.
1908 - June 3 from the Boone County Recorder: J.W. Utz had Sunday guests: Henry Clore and wife; Ambrose Easton and family; Henry Lewis Tanner and wife (Linnie's mother and father) and their two sons; and Chester Tanner (Linnie's brother) and wife.
1908 - September 2 from the Boone County Recorder: Ambrose Easton making rapid progress with his new barn. (Devon News section)
1910 - March 16 from the Boone County Recorder: Ambrose Easton from Independence bought a horse for $175.
1910 U.S. Federal Census-Independence, Kenton County, Ky-Household #185 - listed as living on Cody Pike Name-relationship-sex-age-if married, year married, birthplace-father's birthplace-mother's birthplace-occupation-home rented or owned-home mortgaged or free-farm number Ambros Easton, head, male, 35, married 9 years, KY, KY, KY, Farmer, owned home, home mortgaged, Farm #134 Linnie Easton, wife, female, 33, married 9 years, KY, KY, KY, mother of 4 children born, and 4 children living Thomas Easton, son, male, 7, KY, KY, KY Neoma F, daughter, female, 5, KY, KY, KY Sallie B, daughter, female, 2, KY, KY, KY NOTE: During 1910 Census, the John Thomas III and George Ann family were listed as on Green Pike, Stevenson Precinct, Kenton County - and Charles and Annie Easton and their children were listed as living on Walton Pike, Independence, Ky., Kenton County
1911 - April 13 from the Boone County Recorder: Mrs. Henry Lewis Tanner (Linnie's mother Carrie) and son Lloyd spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Easton (Linnie), near Devon.
1912 - February 8 - from the Boone County Recorder; James Russell Easton, infant son of Ambrose Easton and wife, who died of pneumonia last Saturday at their home near Devon was seven months and two weeks old. The remains were brought to Hopeful last Sunday afternoon and after a brief and very impressive service conducted by Rev. Tomlinson, were interred in Hopeful Cemetery.
1914 - May 17 - Sunday -Linnie Easton's mother - Carrie Neomi Vaughn Tanner passed on to heaven. From the Boone County Recorder-Gunpowder news-May 21: Mrs. Henry L. Tanner died very suddenly about eight o'clock last Sunday evening. She attended church at Hopeful and became ill during the service, and was assisted by friends to the home of Ernest Horton (across the street) where she died in a very few minutes." Devon News-May 21: "Mrs. Ambrose Easton received the sad intelligence Sunday night of the sudden death of her mother, Mrs. Tanner (Carrie), at Hopeful."
1916 - January 20 - from the Boone County Recorder: Mrs. and Mrs. Ambrose Easton are the parents of a fine daughter, born January 10. (Millie)
1916 - March 2 - from the Boone County Recorder: Ambrose Easton family had guests---John Easton family from Bracht
1916 - May 11 - from the Boone County Recorder: Ambrose and Mrs. Easton and children are guests of her father Henry Lewis Tanner Sunday.
1916 - June 8 from the Boone County Recorder: Mrs. and Mrs. Ambrose Easton were in the city Saturday. (Devon news section)
23 June 1917 - Arnold Ambrose Easton was born in Independence, Ky. to parents Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Easton.
1920 U.S. Federal Census-Florence Precinct-Boone County-Ky-Household #120-Living on Price Pike Name-relationship-home owned or rented-home free or mortgaged-sex-age-birthplace-father's birthplace-mother's birthplace-occupation Ambrose Easton, head, owned, free, male, 45, MO, KY, KY Linnie Easton, wife, female, 42, KY, KY, KY Thomas Henry, son, male, 17, KY, MO, KY Naomi Francis, daughter, female, 14, KY, MO, KY Sallie Belle, daughter, female, 12, KY, MO, KY Kenneth Earl, son, male, 9, KY, MO, KY Lula May, daughter, female, 6, KY, MO, KY Linnie Mildred, daughter, female, 3, KY, MO, KY Arnold, son, male, 2, KY, MO, KY
1923 - December 13 - from the Boone County recorder: Mrs. Henry Lewis Tanner (Linnie's mother Carrie) had guests Monday---Mrs. Ambrose Easton (Linnie) and Mrs. Thomas McHenry (Kittie-Linnie's sister).
1924 - January 3 - from the Boone County recorder: Mr. & Mrs. Chester Tanner and Elizabeth, Mrs. and Mrs. Thos. McHenry and Dorothy, Mrs. and Mrs. Ambrose Easton, Lloyd Tanner and Donald spent Christmas with Henry Lewis Tanner (Linnie's father).
1930 U.S. Federal Census-Florence-Boone County-Ky-Household #218-Living on Price Pike Ambrose Easton, head, owned home, owned a radio set, 55 yrs old, KY (s/be MO.?), KY, KY, farmer, stock farm Linnie Easton, wife, 53 yrs old, KY, KY, KY Kenneth, son, 19 yrs old, KY, KY, KY, helper on stock farm Lula, daughter, 17 yrs old, KY, KY, KY Mildred, daughter, 14 yrs old, KY, KY, KY Arnold, son, 12 yrs old, KY, KY, KY
7-23-1936 from the Boone County Recorder: Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Easton, Mr. and Mrs. James Tanner and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jess England and children spent a pleasant day Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Easton of near Verona.
9-24-1936 from the Boone County Recorder: Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Easton of Price Pike have returned from a trip to Columbus, Ohio.
11-12-1936 from the Boone County Recorder: -Ambros Easton of Price Pike spent Saturday in Louisville and his son, Arnold accompanied him home after several weeks' stay attending the races. -Mr. and Mrs. Jess England and children, Mr. and Mrs. James Tanner and children, Johnny Easton motored to Louisville Sunday.
11-19-1936 from the Boone County Recorder: Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Easton, Mr. and Mrs. Jess England and children spent Sunday afternoon with Johnny Easton and family, of Verona.
11-12-1936 from the Boone County Recorder: Mr. and Mrs. Jess England and children, Mr. and Mrs. James Tanner and children, Johnny Easton motored to Louisville Sunday.
12-3-1936 from the Boone County Recorder: Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Easton and Mr. and Mrs. James Tanner and children spent Tuesday at Sparta, the guest of Mr. Easton's brother and family (Ambrose's brother Vollie?)
Jan 1937 from the Boone County Recorder: --Mrs. Fannie Utz, of Shelby Street, entertained with a family diner on New Year's Day. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Easton, Mr. and Mrs. T.B. McHenry (Kittie) and daughter (Dorothy), Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tanner and family, and Fitzhugh Tanner. (Fannie was Linnie's Aunt - her father's sister. Kittie was Linnie's sister and Lloyd and Fitzhugh were Linnie's brothers) --Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prather and children of Cincinnati, Mr. and Mrs. James Tanner and children of Hebron, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Easton of Price Pike.
2-4-1937 from the Boone County Recorder: --Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Prather and children of Cincinnati (Sally, Fred, Tom and Danny) spent the past week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Easton of Price Pike. They were forced to move on account of the flood. --Lestell Snow and wife (Millie) of Covington are the guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Easton Sunday.
2-25-1937 from the Boone County Recorder: --Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Easton spent Sunday afternoon with their son Johnny Easton and family of Verona. --Arnold Easton of Price pike spent Friday and Saturday with his brother Johnny Easton, who has been ill. --Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Zapp of Price Pike entertained a few of their friends last Sunday evening. Those present were Mr.and Mrs. Mike O'Hara, Miss Mable Morris, J.W. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Easton, Mr. and Mrs. James Tanner (Jim & Dooley), Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prather (Fred and Sally), Mr.and Mrs. Jess England (Naomi and Jess). A most enjoyable evening was spent by all. --A number from here motored to Hebron Wednesday and surprised Mrs. James Tanner (Dooley), it being her birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in games and a delicious lunch was served. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Easton, Arnold Easton, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prather and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jess England and children, Mr.and Mrs. Clifford Tanner, Miss Mable Morris, J.W. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. S.Z. Zapp and children. All left at a late hour wishing Mrs. Tanner many more happy birthdays.
1937 - July - from the Boone County Recorder: Sunday, July 4th, 1937, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Easton and son Arnold delightfully entertained with the Vaughan family reunion. At the noon hour a most elaborate dinner was served on tables in their lovely lawn. All enjoyed the feast and a pleasant day was had by all. Among those present were: Oliver Prim and family, Alexandria, Ky. Laura Vaughan T.E. McHenry and wife Fitzhugh Tanner Ambrose Easton and family Lloyd Tanner and family Paul Carson and wife Mrs. Eva Carson and sons G. Hammel and daughter Fred Prather and family Earl Carson and wife Joe, Billy, David, and Arthur Tanner Roy Tanner and wife, Eldorado, Ohio Kenneth Easton and family James Tanner and family John B. Vaughan Jerry B. Vaughan, East St. Louis, Illinois Elbert Vaughan and wife, Dayton, Ky. Edna Vaughan, Chicago, Illinois Melvin Tanner and wife, Richmond, Indiana Marlene and Elmo Tanner Elmo Vaughan and mother, Pleasant Ridge, Ohio Alvin Keether and wife Robert Carcraft and wife Thelma Cavagna Paul Penny Alfred Vaughan and wife Ray Lang Walter Turley and son Raymond Beemon and family Chester L. Tanner and wife Paul Tanner, Robert L. Tanner Wilford Tanner, Mary Tanner Geo. R.; Joe, Jr.; and Mary C. Tanner, New Lebanon, Ohio Harold McKibben and family D.I. Tanner and family Elbert Baker and daughers Grace Carson and daughter, Joyce Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rouse and children Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schneider and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jess England and sons All left at a late hour wishing for many more happy Vaughan reunions at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Easton.
1940 November 20 Ambrose Easton died 20 Nov 1940 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington after 10 days of tobar pneumonia. He had been knocked unconscious by a horse in stall in the farm barn. Injured and went into pneumonia. He was 66 years old.
11-26-1940 from the Boone County Recorder PROMINENT MAN SUCCUMBS AT 66 Following Brief Illness- Was Owner of Easterdale Farm Near Florence - Services Held Friday Ambros Easton, prominent Boone County farmer, passed away Wednesday of last week at St. Elizabeth Hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Easton owned and operated Easterdale farm on the Price Pike, Florence. He was one of the county's most prominent farmers, and was well known throughout Northern Kentucky. He was a member of the Hopeful Lutheran Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Linnie Easton; three sons, Thomas, Kenneth, and Arnold Easton; and four daughters, Mr. Naomi England, Mrs. Sallie Prather, Mrs. Lula Tanner and Mrs. Mildred Snow. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Hopeful Lutheran Church, with Rev. H.M. Hauter, officiating. Burial was in the Hopeful cemetery. Phillip Taliferro, Erlanger, funeral director was in charge of arrangements. ----In the local news "Price Pike" section This neighborhood was shocked to learn of the death of Ambros Easton, who passed away Wednesday. Several from here attended the funeral of Ambros Easton on Friday.
about 1941 ? - Exact date unknown for the below "For Sale" Notice FOR SALE THOROUGHBRED HORSES At the Easterdale Stock Farm, Price Pike, Florence, Kentucky ISLO PEBLO, foaled March 14, 1938 by Islam out of Peborenzo. QUEEN ISLAM, foaled April 27, 1938 by Islam out of Bonnie Queen. BUSY O, foaled Feb. 25, 1938, by Charlie O out of Busy Ven. BUSY EASTER, foaled March 10, 1938 by Sazerac out of Busy Ven. 4 Colts out of four of these Mares, one by Byrd out of Busy Ven, three are by Mort's Pal Peborenzo, Bonnie Queen and Gold Decision. BUSY VEN by Busy American out of Ven Dell. PEBORENZO by Oronzo out of Pebbles. BONNIE QUEEN by Bonnieface out of Queen High. GOLD DECISION by Rogish Eye out of Queen Lillian. FLO VENNIE by Cornel Vennie out of Floral Day. SAVAGE MISS by Mere Play out of May Schanon. BUSY LENA by Busy American out of Lena Wood. MORT'S PAL by Republic out of Betty C. All the above are sound and in good shape and priced to sell. For information write or call on Easterdale Stock Farm Mrs. Linnie Easton, Prop., Erlanger, Ky., R. R. 4
1941 Mrs. Linnie Easton held a Public Sale on March 1, 1941 in order to settle the estate of the late Ambros Easton. Auction notice reads: "PUBLIC SALE - In order to settle the estate of the late Ambros Easton, I will offer at Public Auction at my farm located 1-1/4 miles from Florence on the Price Pike on Wed., March 1, Beginning at 10:00 a.m. (C.W.T.) The following described property: HOUSEHOLD - 1 dresser, 1 iron bed and springs; 1 desk; 1 batlet; 1 hall tree; 1 dining room table and some chairs; 1 organ; 1 radio, 1 coal heating stove; 1 table; 1 wash stand; some dishes. LIVE STOCK - 1 good team sorrel horses, 7 and 8 years old, will weigh 2800, well broke; 1 team grey horses, well broke, 7-year-old mare in foal and 6-year-old horse, well broke and well matched, weight 2800; 1 black Percheron stallion, registered, 6 years old, will weigh 1900, good breeder; 1 good Grey Percheron stallion, registered, 11 years old, will weigh 1600, will work anywhere, and is a good breeder; 4 cows, 1 Jersey with calf by side, 1 Guernsey with calf by side; 6 Jersey heifers; 12 head of registered Southdown ewes, some with lambs; 3 registered bucks; 21 grade ewes, Southdowns; 1 grade buck; some chickens; 25 shoats; 3 brood sows to farrow in March, all purebred Chester Whites. TOOLS - Two disc harrows; 1 fifty-tooth harrow; 2 Oliver riding plows; 2 turning plows; single shovel plow; 3 McCormick-Deering mowing machines; 1 Oliver and 1 Little Willie riding cultivator; 1 hay rake; 1 hay tedder; 1 dump wagon; 1 Deering binder; 1 Weber and 1 Brown road wagon with hay frames and box beds; 1 platform wagon; 1 land roller; 1 two-horse corn planter with fertilizer attachments; 2 two-horse sleds; 1 pair platform scales, will weigh up to 1000 lbs.; 1 buggy; 1 two-horse trap; 3000 tobacco sticks; 1 scraper; 2 cyclone seeders; 1-horse power baler; forks, shovels, rakes, hoes, axes; scalding box; sausage mill; lard press; 2 lard kettles; singletree, doubletrees; saws; 1 set double work harness; 1 good riding saddle; halters; 2 waterproof horse blankets; 14 good horse collars; 1 lot odd harness; 3 saddles; some race horse equipment; saddles and bridles; 1 stationary motor; 1 Burr mill. -Eight ton timothy and Red Top hay. 1935 Plymouth Coupe, good rubber. Terms -- Cash Lunch Will Be Served On The Grounds at Noon Mrs. Linnie Easton, Admrx. Lute Bradford, Reuben Kirtley and Lloyd Tanner, Auctioneers Lucian Bradford Clerk
More About Ambrose Easton: Burial: 1940, Hopeful Lutheran Church Cemetery, Florence, Ky..
More About Ambrose Easton and Linnie Francis Tanner: Marriage: 08 Apr 1901, Kenton County, Ky.
Children of Ambrose Easton and Linnie Francis Tanner are:
+Thomas Henry Easton, b. 08 Jul 1902, Kenton County, Ky, d. 14 Jun 1982, Boone County, Ky.
+Naomi Francis Easton, b. 26 May 1905, Kenton County, Ky, d. 01 May 1989, Boone County, Ky.
+Sally Bell Easton, b. 30 Dec 1907, Kenton County, Ky, d. 29 Aug 2005, St. Elizabeth Hosp. Covington Ky.
Ambrose Easton (b. 19 Oct 1874, d. 20 Nov 1940)
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