10/05/2026
The Switzerland County Historical Society recently held a meeting at the George Ash house in Lamb, Indiana in Switzerland County. Here's a bit of info on George in the section on Ferries at our "Life on the Ohio" River History Museum.
"Ferry service between Lamb and Carrollton, Kentucky, began circa 1800, initiated by "Indian" George Ash, who had been captured as a child by Shawnee Indians in 1780. After regaining his freedom in 1797, he settled on the riverbank across from the mouth of the Kentucky River. His first ferry was a canoe, followed by a series of skiffs. His descendants continued operating skiffs before graduating to horse-, steam-, and finally gas-powered vessels."
Thank you to current owners Danny and Sarah Sanders for graciously welcoming us into their historic home and sharing their fascinating stories of the Ash family and also their restoration challenges and decisions.
Our meeting attracted a few historical society members who are Ash descendants. Ken and Joyce Parke from Troy, IL made a special trip for the meeting and then had the opportunity to meet another descendant, Susie Dean from Vevay, who also serves as vice-president of our historical society.
Thank you, Sarah, for your intriguing presentation, wonderful refreshments and a tour of the Ash cemetery. It was an amazing evening!
