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Re: Kentucky Cassidy's

spydre6661 — 2012-04-17 18:45:37Z

Alvin Benson Cassity did indeed head west, and there was also another Alvin Cassity who stayed in Kentucky. For information on the Texas Cassity's see this link http://www.ihopetospeed.com/ The researcher is here on ancestry.com as RoreyCathcart, and she is desperately working to find the Kentucky origins of Alvin Benson, but has found no documents that conclusively show who the wandering Alvin is descended from.

Re: Kentucky Cassidy's

johnnymack50 — 2012-04-04 01:35:20Z

Hi Ray,
I think there were/are two Alvin Cassity's. Yours and mine sound like the two different ones. My Alvin was married to Mary Ellen Cassity and lived around Stepstone, near Owingsville. Their children were Jesse F., Venetta, John B., Martha (My great Grandmother), and Thomas.

My Alvin was born abt. Jul 1818 and died about March 1888. Hi wife died at Stepstone and so I don't believer they ever went West?

Johnny Souder
256-468-4233

Re: Kentucky Cassidy's

johnnymack50 — 2012-04-04 01:35:17Z

Re: Kentucky Cassidy's

1RayGeorge — 2012-04-04 01:13:22Z

So pleased to know that there are others who are researching CASSITYs in Kentucky. My gggrandfather, Alvin B. Cassity, was born in Owingsville, Bath, Kentucky on 20 Feb 1826. He enrolled in the Kentucky Volunteers at Louisville on 9th of June, 1846. He served in the Mexican War & was discharged in 1850. Then he appears on the 1850 Federal Census in Jackson county, Missouri. Then in 1851 he married Sarah Ann Cantrell at Westport, Jackson, Missouri. They started their family while living in Bates County, Missouri & were listed on the 1860 Federal Census there. By the latter part of the 1860s, Alvin & Sarah had moved their family to Collin County, Texas where he signed the Oath of Allegiance to the Union in 1867. Eventually, the Cassity family moved on to Hood County, Texas. I am especially interested in finding out who were Alvin Cassity's parents/family in Bath County. Sure would be glad to exchange information.

Re: Kentucky Cassidy's

johnnymack50 — 2012-04-03 18:37:19Z

I too have extensive research on the Bath County "CASSITY'S". My Great Grandmother was Martha Cassity who married Charles Bailey. She is buried in the Powers Cemetery near Owningsville with many other Cassity's buried there as well!
I am willing to share...

Re: Kentucky Cassidy's

MaxineCasada58 — 2011-11-11 18:47:33Z

Please let us know when you are finished . Maxine Casada Ky

Re: Kentucky Cassidy's

spydre6661 — 2011-11-11 17:40:25Z

I am at the end of a line of Cassidy's/Cassity's from Bath Co. and have begun to assemble an exhaustive family tree that may (or may not) be of use.

Edna Adams m ? Cassity

cpcrossey — 2011-06-05 18:26:16Z

I'm tracking an Edna ADAMS (July 15th 1918 - April 3rd 1987) who married, before 1964, someone called Cassity. In 1964 she apparently became a US citizen (had been born, Belfast, Ireland), and was living at Grenada Hills, LA, Cal.

Anyone with info - I'd be grateful.
Ciaran Crossey
cpcrossey at gmail.com

James Cassady, b. 1808, Randolph, NC, USA

catmadam — 2011-02-19 20:54:56Z

This name is spelled so many ways depending on the census so thought I would cut and paste my post on the Cassady thread in case someone here has info that might help me.

I am looking for any information on James Cassady, b 1808 in Randolph County, NC - son of John and Elizabeth Cassady - both born in Ireland. James married Dicy Page and they had at least 5 children - John, Benjamin, Martha Jane, Calvin Jackson, and Loyd Alexander. The youngest, Loyd, was born around 1843. I am unable to locate James in the 1840 census. In the 1850 census his two youngest children (spelled Casady on this census) are in Washington County, LA with a man by the name of Israel Pierce. James' dad's (John) will dated 1848 states that James is at that time deceased the 5 children named are living in New Orleans. There is no mention of their mother Dicy or who they are living with.

Loyd Alexander is my ggg grandfather - he was killed in a river boat accident on the Arkansas River around 1870, when my gg grandfather was only 6 so info that has been passed down on the family is sketchy at best.

I am looking for any info on where James and Dicy were in 1840 and when and where they died. Also if anyone has any info on Israel Pierce and/or his wife Jane, that might prove to be useful as well.

Re: Alvin B Cassity, KY married Sarah A Cantrell in MO

jacobsendebbie — 2010-11-01 15:26:12Z

thanks for all the info

Re: Alvin B Cassity, KY married Sarah A Cantrell in MO

RoreyCathcart — 2010-11-01 15:06:30Z

Just returned from a trip to Owingsville & Frankfort, KY trying to track Alvin's family down as yet to no avail.

Alvin B. and his children are mostly well documented from 1850 forward. Particularly his time in Hood Co TX. The best case for the accuracy of his pre-1850 info is how well his post-1850 documentation matches up with his claims on his Mexican War pension.

Born 20 Feb 1826 in Owingsville, Bath Co Ky as you mentioned. Enlisted 13 May 1846 in Mt. Sterling Ky where he was a resident. He is not listed as a head of household in Mt Sterling or Owingsville as of the 1840 census though he would have been old enough. After his discharge from service, 9 June 1847 he returned to Bath Co until the spring of 1850.

To date I have found no evidence of Alvin B. in KY for the 1850 census. However, there is an Alvin Cassada, occupation carpenter, in Kaw township, Jackson Co, Missouri in 1850 which I believe to be our Alvin B. Others have suggested that the Sally Cantrell on the same census is Sarah but I have nothing to confirm or refute that theory.

The problem with the pre-1850 search is that the Cassity surname is very well represented in the area of Bath Co KY. Some researchers tend to co-opt or confuse information for Alvin Worth Cassity, son of John Cassity Jr. and his wife Margaret Richards for our Alvin B. In addition to the confusing number of Cassity's in the area, Morgan's Raiders and others contributed to the burning of some twenty court houses in the state of KY, including Owingsville and Mt. Sterling, during the Civil War making documentation difficult.

At this point my lines of attack are thus:
1) A Cassity Surname Study of KY. By this I hope to clearly define certain Cassity family groupings and thereby exlude them as possible Alvin B. parents. I am not looking foward to this possibility!
2) St. Louis, MO. We have the affidavit of the pastor who married Alvin and Sarah but I wonder what the licensing/bonding issues were at the time. I am hoping there are additional legal documents and possible newspaper notices out there to find which may indicate additional family info for Alvin B. or Sarah.
3) Hire a professional.

I'm not ready to give up yet but I am out of fresh ideas on this one short of the Surname Study/St. Louis angles so I am open to suggestions.

Sincerely,
Rorey Cathcart
www.ihopetospeed.com & 'CassCath Tree for Website' here on ancestry

Re: Alvin B Cassity, KY married Sarah A Cantrell in MO

jacobsendebbie — 2010-10-22 18:57:25Z

It would be good to have a list of their children's names. Do you know anything about Sarah Ann Cantrell's parents?

Re: Alvin B Cassity, KY married Sarah A Cantrell in MO

1RayGeorge — 2010-10-22 17:34:03Z

Howdy! Looks like you have the basic information regarding Alvin B. Cassity & his wife, Sarah Ann Cantrell. I can list out their children, if you are interested. Also, I am about to send in a DNA kit on this Cassity line.....hopefully, that will help with identifying relatives, especially those in Kentucky.

Alvin B Cassity, KY married Sarah A Cantrell in MO

jacobsendebbie — 2010-10-22 16:19:22Z

Looking for any information about Alvin B Cassity (1826-1909)and his wife Sarah Ann Cantrell(1830-1892)
Alvin was born in Owingsville, Bath County, KY and died in Edna,Jackson County, TX
On 5 Oct 1851 he married Sarah Ann Cantrell in Westport Landing (now Kansas City, MO)
Sarah was born in St. Louis and is buried in the Friendship Cemetery, Granbury, Hood County, TX.
They had a son, Jesse Henley Cassity born 12 Feb 1858 in either Linnens, Linn, MO or Bates County MO. Jesse died in 1928 and is buried in the Navajoe Cemetery north of Hedrick in Jackson County OK. Jesse was married to Rosey Evaline Hastings (1866-1947)who I believe went by the name Eva.

Re: Jonathan CASSITY; 1788-1877 Bath Co. KY

jacobsendebbie — 2010-10-22 16:05:27Z

I'm looking for any info about Alvin B Cassity Born 20 Feb 1826 in Owingsville, Bath County, KY. Alvin B Cassity died in 14 Dec 1909 in Edna, Jackson County TX. Is your Jonathan related to my Alvin?

Looking for info on Elmer Avery Cassity b. 8 Nov 1920 d. 26 Sept 1979

pamkcarroll — 2010-10-05 21:32:19Z

Elmer was illegitimate. His biological Father and wife adopted him. Actual surname on birth certificate and date of adoption is unknown. In 1945 an illegitimate daughter was born to Elmer and Bonnie Ruth Boyd. The daughter, my mother, did not meet her Father until around the age of 12. She was once introduced to a Behula Diskin who was related in some manner to Elmer. At Elmer's funeral in 1979, my mother met a Brice Cassity, brother of Elmer. Brice either worked on or owned an apple farm in Missouri. I've never met this side of my family and interested in at least learning about them. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

raziel1687 — 2010-08-12 01:12:23Z

I have found quite a bit of information now, still could find a lot more though, but I just need to find a better place I can keep this information instead of having it on a bunch of random papers in some old folder of mine. lol

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

lindahoward1121 — 2010-08-11 03:03:38Z

Hey Joiya! I thought that was you. We're doin' great. Keep on doin' the search for family. Good for you!!!

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

raziel1687 — 2010-08-11 00:41:48Z

It's Joiya, and my grandma is Donna. :)

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

lindahoward1121 — 2010-08-10 22:17:21Z

Maybe. Who's your grandma? Who am I replying to?

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

raziel1687 — 2010-08-10 03:04:29Z

lol I was just about to say "Linda Howard?" Isn't that my Grandma's neice? lol I miss ya'll over there!

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

lindahoward1121 — 2010-08-08 18:05:22Z

Hi right bavk at ya! I use to live in Renton. My maiden name is Goodwin. I lived in Renton in 1963-64.

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

muse591 — 2010-08-08 13:03:59Z

I don't know if you can help, but maybe...I am looking for the parents of Elizabeth Cassity born may 1847 (??) in Kentucky She had a child Effie Stamper born Jan 1874 ??? in KY. Effie is my great grandmother. I have found 2 different parents for Elizabeth Cassity a James Brown Cassity or a Thomas Cassity. I would appreciate anything you have. Thanks

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

lindahoward1121 — 2010-04-22 00:38:34Z

Yes I am Donna Jo's neice, her sister, Charlene was my mother. That would be great if you could do that. Thanks!!!!

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

bedlam6 — 2010-04-17 22:44:17Z

Hi, you two!! William Cassity was married to Mary Mc Nabb. His father and mother were Stephen Cassity and Sarah Crouch. Google Linda Cassidy Lewis and she has a TON of our info. Dates, names and everything! Her name is spelled with a "D" but she is still realted because her name spelling got hanged!! Let me know how you do! Hey, we lived in Seattle in 1963/64 and visited cousins all the time! Did you live in Renton??

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

bedlam6 — 2010-04-17 22:34:24Z

Are you related to Donna Jo? I am not related to the Parker side, but I will look in a family history book that I have and see what I can find.My dad is Jim Cassity. Hazel was his Aunt. His dad was Leonard(Hazel's brother).

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

lindahoward1121 — 2010-04-17 02:45:32Z

Hi Kathy I Linda Howard . I am a cousin. My Grandma was Hazel Cassity Parker. I'd love to know anything you have about our Casssity line. How much fun is this to be in touch with family? Looking forward to hearing from you.

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

lindahoward1121 — 2010-04-17 02:39:03Z

Kathy, I am Linda Howard My Grandma was Hazel Bernice Cassity. I'd Love to have any information that you can give me. I've got quite a bit on the Cassity line but the one I need information on is my Grndfather Charles Earl Parker who wasd marrid to Hazel. I've been wanting to do this for a log time so I'm just gertting started.

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

lindahoward1121 — 2010-04-17 02:30:16Z

Joiya,I am your cousin linda from washington Hi!!! William cassity was born 10 apr 1892 or 1893 and died 25 dec 1954. He was married to Viola V Ingram. She was bor 15 Sep but I don"t know the year. His dad was A Cassity don't know firt name just initial. His mom's name was Mary I have no last maiden name for her. Viola's dad I have as A Ingram and her mom as last name Stobaugh. I hope this helps you. I'm trying to find anything on your grandma Donna's dad. He is
Charles Earl Parker.

Re: Peter Cassity of August co Virginia & Bath Co Kentucky

lauramarotta — 2010-02-23 08:40:01Z

I have a Casady (spelled several different ways) Hugh Casady married to Mary Keaton with children Mary A (could be Alice Mary) Maggie S, Bettie B, and Nettie A all born in Middle River, Augusta Co., Virginia. I have some proof docs. But I am also stuck. If interested contact me.
Thanks, Laura

Re: Peter Cassity of August co Virginia & Bath Co Kentucky

dcasady12 — 2010-02-23 08:39:17Z

Thanks for replying Linda, your site is very helpful to anyone doing Cassidy research, Thanks. My line goes back to John Cassady in Washington County Tennessee. He married Martha Young, the daughter of Robert Young Sr., who migrated from Virginia. I believe this John was the son of Neal Casidy, but have no direct evidence, other than Robert Young Sr. living in the same area as Neal Casidy at he time of his death and John's his mariage to his daughter, Martha Young. The Youngs lived in the same area of Virginia (Rockbridge Co) as Neal Casity. One of Neal Casity's sons, John, was taken in by the neighbor of Robert Young Sr. at his death. I believe this John is the same as Married his daughter Martha and later moved to Tennessee with them. I have looked at information on your site and information (Legal) that is available from early Virginia court records, but have never found any documentation that would support this Neal - John connection.
Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
don

Re: CASSITY Barbara Sue 1946-1970

1RayGeorge — 2009-01-20 06:36:26Z

Howdy! Barbara Sue CASSITY--- was the first wife of (living) CASSITY whose father was Jessie Harrell CASSITY; & grandfather was George William CASSITY; & great grandfather was Alvin B. CASSITY (b. 1826 in Owingsville, Kentucky). Alvin B. married Sarah Ann CANTRELL in 1851 in Westport,Jackson County, Missouri and after the Civil War moved their family of six children to Texas---living in Collin & Hood Counties.
By the way, thanks much for the photo and grave location. I had lost track of her burial site location.

CASSITY Barbara Sue 1946-1970

t42Moore — 2009-01-07 17:29:21Z

CASSITY Barbara Sue 1946-1970

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,787 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

sumkat95698 — 2008-11-15 19:50:46Z

Hello again. I am Ken's (Butch's) daughter, Kathy (Hutchison), now Sumner. This is wonderful. I am so glad to be in touch with you.

I currently live in Hawaii and was able to make one trip during Grandma's illness. I went to Aunt Sue's and spent a week with Grandma in June of the the same year she passed. When she passed I was not able to go to the funeral. My husband was deployed and I was in Hawaii with my girls, Chelcie and Cassity. It really hurt to miss it.

I have always felt close to the Cassity family line. Because I was always petite in stature. My sister convinced me I was adopted because my family towered over me. Grandma lived with us for a time, but when I went to Illinois as a child I met your father, Jo Bill and the other Cassity's. Finally, I realized where I came from. So for me, the Cassity line has always provided me with a definition of "self". Which brings me to another topic.

I have recently been in touch with your father, Jo Bill, Lela and Sal. I am trying to get Ione's address. I am a writer (of sorts). I am now working on my second book. It is about the Cassity family during the late 1920's through the 1930's. I intend to write about the family traveling together as children, from track to track with horeses in tow. So if you have any stories your father told you of his days traveling as a child with the family I would love to hear them.

Again, it's great to be in communication with you. I bet having James for a father was quite interesting. You must have spent many years at the track. What a childhood!

Take care and thanks for responding,
Kathy

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

bedlam6 — 2008-11-15 05:15:22Z

Darrel is Joe Bill's son. I am James' daughter, kathy. Lois kathleen (pat) was my aunt. so, we would be fist cousins once removed. whose daughter are you? were you at aunt pat's memorial two years ago? I was there with my dad, sister, aunt lela, aunt sal and uncle joe bill.

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

sumkat95698 — 2008-11-15 01:52:01Z

Hi. By any chance is your father Jo Bill or Jimmy Cassity? I know Jimmy's son is Darrel but I'm not sure of the rest of the family. You said your father and his brother were jockeys and your great grandfather was Leonard Cassity, his father William Cassity. If so, I am a cousin. My grandmother is Lois Kathleen Dickens (Cassity) which would be Jo Bill or Jimmy's sister.

Thanks,
Kathy Sumner

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

raziel1687 — 2008-06-20 19:19:58Z

It's still not working, but I just took off the cassitydesc.. part, and it works now. Thanks! I'll look through it, and try to find any info that would pertain to me. ^_^

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

lonmason — 2008-06-20 18:37:32Z

Sorry, I mkistyped the URL for the website. It should be:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hazlett/CassityDesc...

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

lonmason — 2008-06-20 18:35:31Z

I believe I have some information on this line and am also related. Please check out my website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/!hazlett/CassityDesc... or contact me at lmason@PageAmerica.net

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

raziel1687 — 2008-06-20 17:24:11Z

Hey, yes I'd be interested in any information you can provide me. Just email me anything and everything you can to rockstar_chick87@yahoo.com

Re: Peter Cassity of August co Virginia & Bath Co Kentucky

bedlam6 — 2008-06-19 00:25:41Z

Hi, I am from that Cassity line. Linda Cassidy-lewis has a ton of info. look up: cassity/cassidy family online. you'll see linda cassidy-lewis' name. her name is spelled with a "d" but we are still related. hope you find what you need.

Re: Descendant of Cassity line (Inc. Parker, Smith, Ingram)

bedlam6 — 2008-06-19 00:19:11Z

Hi, I know you wrote on this message board three years ago. But, if you are still interested, I'm a cousin of yours through the Cassity line. My great-grandmother was Viola Victorex Ingram. She was born in missouri. Platte City, Clay co. I have the dates and all that and can give it all to you. Hazel Bernice was my grandfather's sister. My grandfather was Leonard O'neil Cassity. His wife was Eunice Mae Varner. Hazel's other siblings were Harold, Lela, Ona & Albertine.Fronkier was Viola's last name from her 2nd marriage. They lived in Oklahoma. Her husband was William Franklin Cassity. His parents were: James Albert Cassity and Mary McNabb. His parents were Stepen Cassity and Sarah Crouch. I have so much info, but don't have here with me right now. I get SO excited when I find a cousin!! So, email me and I'll give you all of what I have. The family was very much into horse-racing. William was a jockey, as was Leonard, as was my dad and his brother. A lot of interesting stuff. Hope to hear from you soon!! Kathy Cassity

Re: Peter Cassity of August co Virginia & Bath Co Kentucky

maxinecasada — 2008-05-28 21:51:33Z

Looking for info on Lewis Casada Wayne County Ky . Wayne was part of Virginia Lewis was in the Civil War. We have never been able to go back past that time. Maxine

Peter Cassity of West Virginia

LaurenDRagland — 2008-05-27 23:35:36Z

Page 37 - Pioneer Index of Randolph County West Virginia

CASSIDY James W. {1870-1925} m Anna {1871-1943}, Ch: Kathleen D., buried St. Brendan’s Cemetery, Elkins [C3]
CASSITY David 1785: res. in Jacob Westfall's District, Leading Creek up to Petty’s Ford, both sides river [BWp84]
CASSITY John 1785: resident in Jacob Westfall's District, Leading Creek up to Petty’s Ford, both sides river, 1787-1792: 300 acres west side of Valley River to William Wamsley [BWp85,98]
CASSITY Peter pre 1780: settled in Valley Bend district with brother John, 1784: appointed one of the first Lieutenant of Militia, appointed Viewers of a road from the bridge opposite George Westfall's Mill to Darby Conly's Place, 1787: members of first county court, militia Captain until leaving West Virginia in 1792, 1789: Commissioner of the Revenue [BWp77,80,103,326]
CASSITY William 1785: chain carrier for first surveys, resident in Jacob Westfall's District [BWp84,100]

Interesting to see the HUTTON response as that was another leading family in the Appalachian community of Beverly, West Virginia.

Re: Peter Cassity of August co Virginia & Bath Co Kentucky

bedlam6 — 2008-05-27 00:44:51Z

Linda Cassidy-Lewis helped me tremendously to find my line. It is the line of the 5 brothers. Peter, William, Stephen and 2 others that I cannot remember without looking. My line is William. The family moved to Bath County, Ky. Then Missouri and Oklahoma. The most info that I got was from Linda. I see that she wrote you. She may be a good person to seek help from. S incerely, Kathy Cassity

Re: Peter Cassity of August co Virginia & Bath Co Kentucky

pure_celtic — 2008-05-26 22:43:22Z

Don, that would depend on which Cassidy family you're refering to. In general, although all the Cassidys in VA would probably connect somewhere back in Ireland, I don't think anyone believes that all the Cassidys in early VA were closely related. But I do suspect that the ones who lived in the same vicinity... and/or migrated together... were probably related. Which line are you working on?

Linda Cassidy Lewis

Re: Peter Cassity of August co Virginia & Bath Co Kentucky

dcasady12 — 2008-05-26 22:33:02Z

Does documentation exist showing the relationships of the Cassity/Cassidys in early Virginia, or is it speculation. I have been trying for years to tie these families togeather without any success.
Thanks for any help
Don Casady

Re: Peter Cassity of August co Virginia & Bath Co Kentucky

bedlam6 — 2008-04-13 00:54:31Z

i heard that probably peter's father was peter sr. go to the cassity family genealogy site. linda cassity lewis has done a ton of research about the 5 cassity brothers who came from ireland around 1750ish with their parents Peter Sr. and POSSIBLY ann melissa armstrong. turns out linda and I are 5th cousins. maybe we're related, as well. hope this helps. Kathy Cassity

Re: John Cassity.

pure_celtic — 2007-04-02 15:21:31Z

In the Henry Wells article (which is the source of the idea that Garner was a descendant of Pocahontas) the proposed connection goes like this:
John Rolfe/Pocahontas------Thomas Rolfe/Jane Poythress------Jane Rolfe/Robert Boling--------John Bolling/Mary Kennon------Jane Boling/Col. Richard Randolph------John Randolph/Francis Bland--------John Randolph/female Peters------female Randolph/male Ashby-------Garner Ashby/John Cassity.

But it is documented that the John Randolph who married Francis Bland was born on 26 JUN 1742 in "Curles", Henrico County, VA and married Francis on 9 MAR 1769 in "Cawsons", Prince George County, VA. Their son John, who Wells claimed to be Garner's grandfather, was born on 2 JUN 1773. We don't have an exact birth date for Garner, but since we know that her first child was born 14 Jan 1766, we estimate that she was born 1745-1748. Obviously she cannot be the granddaughter of a man who was born nearly 30 years after she was.

So, I'm not saying it's impossible that Garner has some distant connection to Pocahontas; I'm just saying that she absolutely is not a direct descendant as it was shown in the article written by Henry Wells.

Re: John Cassity.

annodomini19561 — 2007-02-18 16:42:01Z

Maybe we could exchange a little info concerning the Cassitys. I'd love to see the tintype.
Also some people try to link Garner Ashby with the Randolph family, saying she was descended from Pocahantas by way of her mother "Female Randolph." I've spent some time trying to prove?disprove this. Any info? So far I am extremely skeptical.