Priscilla Ashlock

Birth: She was born around 1912 in Illinois.

Family Information: Daughter of Mary and Whelo Ashlock.

Sister of Paul, Caleb, Ruth, Mark, Naomi and Coleman Ashlock.

Description:  

Pre-Colony History: In 1920 she was living in Illinois with her parents and siblings.

In March 1929 the family drove in from Illinois -- the father, mother and seven children all looked bright and healthy.

Home in Colony:  

Job in Colony: In March 1929 she was in charge of the dining room and performed her duties in a very acceptable manner.  

Other Info:  

Post-Colony History:  

Death: She died in 1929 while living in the New Llano Colony. The colony dance was canceled out of deference to the family and the funeral was held on a Sunday afternoon. Comrade Waters spoke words of comfort and consolation to the bereaved parents and friends.

From the "Vernon Parish Democrat" dated April 25, 1929: "Priscilla Ashlock, despondent, moody, with warped concepts of life, love and pleasure, had many admirable traits. Think of her tenderly, charitably, indulge in no false sentiments. Remember, A clean life, an open mind, a pure heart are indispensable to health and happiness."

Sources: US Census: 1920; "Llano Colonist": March 2, 1929, March 30, 1929; "Monroe News-Star": April 22, 1929; "Vernon Parish Democrat": April 25, 1929