According to the 1840 US Census for Belchertown, Massachusetts, Asahel is listed as living
two houses away from, his second cousin once removed, Eddy Shumway.
There are two males under 5, one male 15 and under 20, one 30 and under 40(Asahel),
one female under 5, one female 20 and under 30.
U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880
about Asahel Shumway
Name: Asahel Shumway
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: Massachusetts
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1810
Age: 40
Month of Death: Apr
Cause of Death: Consumption
Place of Death: (City, County, State)
Belchertown, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Census Year: 1850