ASHWORTH, D. M. March 4, 1916 Mariposa Gazette
ANOTHER PIONEER RESIDENT LAID TO FINAL REST.
David Marion ASHWORTH, in point of years, one of the oldest residents of Mariposa, died at the home of his brother P. S. ASHWORTH, near Mormon Bar Friday night of last week. For some weeks Mr. ASHWORTH had been suffering from rheumatic fever which later developed into pneumonia, causing his death.
The deceased arrived in Mariposa with his parents in 1850 when but a child, the family settling at Mormon Bar. Shortly thereafter the family moved to the ASHWORTH ranch near Bootjack and for 65 years made that place his home. He one of the best known men in this section and had many staunch friends who will regret his demise.
He was a native of Missouri, and 67 years, 5 months of age. He is survived by his aged mother, three brothers, four sisters, three sons and three daughters. The children are Frank E., P. W., and Harvey ASHWORTH of Mariposa; Mrs. F. F. MARGRAVE and Mrs. M. JACINTO of Bear Valley.
The funeral was held in Mariposa on Monday and was largely attended, internment being in the public cemetery.

Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA : Tuesday, 5 Nov 1872
MARRIED -- at PRESTON’s ranch, Mariposa county, Oct. 23d, David M. ASHWORTH and Miss Mary E. PRESTON.

ASHWORTH, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth, March 16, 1907 Mariposa Gazette
Death of a Estimable Lady.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth ASHWORTH, wife of David M. ASHWORTH, died at her home in Sebastopol on the morning of March 10th from pneumonia. Mrs. ASHWORTH was a native of Missouri and 52 years of age. She came with her parents to California when a little girl, and was married to Mr. ASHWORTH in this county in 1872. Deceased was an estimable lady and rightfully claimed the respect and love of a large circle of intimate friends, to whom, as well as relatives, her death is sincerely deplored. In addition to a bereaved husband who was ever kind and affectionate she leaves six children, three sons and three daughters, who mourn the loss of a loving and devoted mother. The children are: Francis E. ASHWORTH, Phineas ASHWORTH, Harvey ASHWORTH, Mrs. F. T. TRABUCCO, Mrs. F. F. MARGRAVE and Hazel ASHWORTH, all residents of Mariposa county. Other sorrowing relatives are Mrs. Fred CLARKE, Mrs. George GORDON and Mrs. G. E. HODGSON, sisters, and Robert W. PRESTON, a brother.
The interment was in Mariposa public cemetery Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., the arrangements of which were conducted by undertaker Geo. E. NICE of Mt. Bullion. Rev. C. W. LONG of the M. E. Church, South, officiated at the grave. The large funeral cortege of friends that followed the remains to their last resting place, eloquently attested the sincere veneration in which this Christian lady was held.