Trying to trace Cassidys back to Ireland or where ever from Altoona, PA. My grandfather was a Joseph Francis Cassidy. His parents were Silas Cassidy born abt 1826 in PA and Mary Ann McGuire born abt 1830 in PA. Brothers were: James born abt 1858, Robert born abt 1861, Silas born abt 1862 in Ebensburg, Cambria, PA and married Lottie K. Kline Dec 25, 1890 in Altoona by Rev T. P. Smith; a brother Thomas born Jun 21, 1863, died Jul 17, 1941 at Altoona, PA, Thomas had two spouses(Mary Gochnauer Kaylor and Cora B. Speece), once married by Rev W. R. Whitney Jun 28, 1887. Joseph Francis Cassidy was born Sep 15, 1865 and died Sep 15, 1943(both in Altoona, PA). Joseph Francis's baptism was Sep 24, 1865 at Cathederal of Blessed Sacrement, buried Cavalry Cemetry both in Altoona. Joseph was a barber. Joseph was married to Annie Roney or Rooney and a marriage or relationship with a Vesta Balliette. Joseph's children were: Mrs W. E. Luddy, John J, Cassidy, Mrs Marbuerite Gibbons, Frank J. Cassidy, Mrs Kathleen Wharton (daughter was Patsy), Mrs. Irene Freeman , Mrs Mary Helen Smith, Mrs Martha Himmer. Some of these people I remember from when I was in my early teens. This is what my wife and I could find by US Census and obituaries at PA State Library. I was never told of who was who and how they arrived in PA and who Silas and Mary's parents were. Any info or contacts with who is living today that may be able to help me put a more accurate family tree together with more details. Thankyou, Dave at this board or E-Mail at : davidesmith@mindspring.com