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Death of General Ashley
Feature recounts the Missouri historical figure William Henry Ashley, his grave site near Boonville, career as fur trader and politician, and life details from birth in Virginia to leadership in Missouri politics and exploration. Includes notes on his residence, death in 1838, and personal traits.
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Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Cooper County
William Henry Ashley
Rock Mountains
General Ashley
Boonville
Lamine River
Ninty
Virginia
Powhatan County
Ste. Genevieve
Ashley
Ashley's Cave
Texas County
Houston
Potosi
Andrew Henry
Missouri River
Smith
Fitzpatrick
South Pass
Rocky Mountains
Green River
St. Louis
Salt Lake
Ashy
Frederick Bates
United States
Congress
Spencer Pettis
Lilburn W. Boggs
Second Street
Broadway
Biddle
Bates Streets