On this date, Ansel and Rabekah Ashton moved onto their newly acquired property far into the Gila mountains. Purchased due to the numerous gates it contained, Ansel and Rebekah begin building their homestead (with the help of family) to be able to guard the nearby gateways. This homestead grew with their family, until this complex housed dozens of the Ashton family and rivaled the Old Ashton home in size and importance.
