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Male Christopher Columbus Ashbaugh Click to view Christopher Columbus Ashbaugh in the family tree

Christopher Columbus was born on March 22nd, 1800 in Bullet, KY.  Christopher Columbus' father was David Ashbaugh and his mother was Catherine Shoptaugh.  His paternal grandparents were Frederick* Ashbaugh and Sophia* Sells. He had five brothers and two sisters, named Frederick, John, James Christopher, Henry, William, Artemesia and Sophia.  He was the fourth oldest of the eight children.  He died at the age of 70 on April 28th, 1870 in Waverly, IL.


Christopher Columbus' first family with Elizabeth Thomas

‌Christopher Columbus and Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony on October 2nd, 1828.  They had a son and three daughters, named John Gilbert, Nancy, Mary Margaret and Elizabeth.


Christopher Columbus' second family with Elizabeth Smith

‌Christopher Columbus and Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony on April 20th, 1848.  They had a son and two daughters, named William Frederick, Sarah and Narcissa.


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