Ashley and her husband are both a part of Corbett royalty. I quickly learned that upon moving here, people were not impressed by your car, house or paycheck. It was ALL about the NAME. If you have a road named after your family, you are "big stuff" out here. Ashley is actually DOUBLE "big stuff" because she was born into the Kerslake family and married into the Mershon family. I haven't seen her wear any royal robe, but who knows?! Ashley grew up in Corbett, moving in with her grandparents, Rich and Dorthy when she turned 13. An only child, Ashley tells me she has been on a horse as far back as she can remember. Mom Susan still rides with Ashley, and now Ashley's 2 year old daughter Karrington has a pony of her own that she rides. Only one year has Ashley not riden a horse in the July 4th Corbett parade, that was the year she was the Molalla Buckaroo Rodeo Princess, riding in their parade. Married to Travis, they are currently living in a home that was built in 1939 by Travis' great grandfather. The wooden floors are original, straight from the Bridal Veil Dance Hall. Transportation of the wood was atop great grandad's Cadillac, down the Scenic Highway! The home has been bought and sold many times over the years, and just happened to land back into the lap of Travis and Ashley. Just two weeks ago, a new family member was brought home to join the Mershon family, baby Lane. Wonder if he knows he is already considered Corbett royalty?
