Chittenden County

ASHLEY, Alton B.

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. P. 
C. Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 102

Alton B. ASHLEY, Postmaster, Milton, was born 12 April 1874 at Milton 
[Chittenden County, Vermont], son of Azro B. and Jane (WARNER) ASHLEY. He 
was educated at Milton graded school. Mr. ASHLEY entered the employ of the 
Franklin County Creamery at St. Albans [Franklin County, Vermont] April 1892, 
remaining with them twelve years; was manager of the hardware business of W. 
H. Hale & Company, 1896-1900; was in the hardware business for himself from 
1900 to 01 Jan 1909; and was appointed postmaster [of Milton] by Theodore 
Roosevelt on 11 Mar 1908. 

In 1896 Mr. ASHLEY married Lillian E. PERRY of Milton. They have three 
children living: Mildred J., Laura May, and Kenneth Clement. Mr. ASHLEY is 
a Republican; school trustee six years; lister three years; and has been 
village clerk since May 1905. He served on the Chittenden County Republican 
committee 1906-1907. He is an attendant of the Congregational Church; member 
of Amitie Camp No. 8038, Modern Woodmen of America, served as clerk eight 
years; and a member of Seneca Lodge No. 40, Free & Accepted Masons, elected 
secretary 1911.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly