Bailey Ashford - Early Years

Early Years

Ashford was born in Washington D.C. was one of five children in the family of Dr. Francis Ashford, a prominent physician. His general education was obtained at the public schools and at Columbian University in Washington D.C.(now George Washington University). In 1896, he graduated from the Georgetown University Medical School and, during this period served as resident physician in several area hospitals.

As a recently commissioned lieutenant in the United States Army Medical Corps, he accompanied the military expedition to Puerto Rico in 1898.