Edward Ashforth, b. 21 Apr 1853 in New York City, New York, son of James Julian Ashforth & Rosanna Sophia Nourse. He married Jeanette Wilson (1st wife) on December 2, 1875 in Manhattan, New York County, New York. He married Alice Carey (2nd wife) on November 27, 1918 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.