William Webb, 1745-1809, born Essex County, Va., died Granville County, N.C. ; served as a private in Capt. John Ashley's [Ashby's] Company, 3rd Virginia Regiment ; married Frances Young, 1771. ...
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[Note: There is no record of a Captain named John Ashley having served in the Virginia Continental line. ... however, a there is record of a Captain John Ashby who served in the 3rd Virginia Regiment Continental line.]