Biographical Sketch of George ASTON (1881); Chester County, PA

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From THE HISTORY OF CHESTER COUNTY, by Futhey and Cope (1881);

pg. 466

ASTON, George, a justice of the peace and active citizen, purchased 500 acres in 
Caln township, on the western side of what is now Downingtown, and is said to 
have built what is known as the old Hunt mansion, 1727-8.  His wife, Elizabeth, 
was the daughter of Peter Hunter, of Middletown.  he died in 1738, leaving 
children,-George, Peter, Mary (married to Joseph Few, 2,18,1733), Susanna, and 
probably Esther, wife of Roger Hunt.
  George Aston (2) married Esther, daughter of Owen Thomas, of East Whiteland, 
and became the owner of the Admiral Vernon (now Warren) tavern. 
He left one son, Owen Aston.
  George Aston (1) was styled a Quaker...,but there is no evidence to that 
effect in the records of the society.  His daughter Mary and son Peter became 
members.