[2] As of Joseph Doane's Musical Directory (1794), at age 20, Ashley was living at his father's house.
At this time, he was employed as a drummer for the Royal Opera House's oratorios, where he worked alongside his family.
[2] Ashley enjoyed what one Biographical Dictionary called "a long orchestral and solo concert career".
[2] At age 42, on 1 April 1816, Ashley married the "spinster", Elizabeth Palmer, at St George Hanover Square.
[1][2] He died on 11 October 1836 at his home of Park Place, Chelsea,[1][3] having signed his will the previous day.