Napoleon B. Ashton
Napoleon B. Ashton, deceased, was born in Miami County, Ohio, September 12, 1842. He went to Indiana in 1852 with his grandparents, with whom he remained until he grew to manhood. On the 4th of December, 1861, he enlisted in company I of the 40th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving as such until 1863, when he re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer and served until July 11. 1865, when he was discharged from the service. He was wounded in battle, which caused his death about two years after the close of the war. On the 17th of March, 1863, while at home on a furlough, he came to Shelby County and married Miss Mary P. Colby, of Loramie Township, born February 22, 1841, daughter of Joseph and Abigail Colby. Mr. Ashton died November 25, 1867, leaving a widow with two children, viz., Joseph H. and Laura A.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883