He was born in New Bedford , Massachusetts , son of Abiel Davis Ashley and Caroline Morse .
Clifford Warren Ashley ( December 18 , 1881 -- September 18 , 1947 ) was an American artist , author , sailor , and knot expert .
Clifford Warren Ashley was born in New Bedford , Massachusetts , son of Abiel Davis Ashley and Caroline Morse .
Clifford Warren Ashley ( December 18 , 1881 -- September 18 , 1947 ) was an American artist , author , sailor , and knot expert .