Casteel - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: re: Edmond du Chastel Blangerval`

davidecasteel — 2012-05-20 00:22:59Z

Hi, I am also researching the Casteel Line. I, too, trace back through Edmund Casteel II, but I am a descendant of his son Joseph. I have a problem: different trees I have seen have two almost identical persons at the level prior to Edmund II. One set has Edward DuChastel DeBlangerval (Capt) born in Flanders and married to Christian; and the other group has Edmund DuChastel, born in the Netherlands and married to Christian. One tree even has both of them married to Christian (presumably at different times) and children distributed between them. Birth dates of Edward/Edmund are either 1660 or 1668 and deaths are 25 May in either 1712 or 1713. Needless to say, I am confused by this. Are they the same person and differences exist in the details, or are there actually 2 families? If the latter, which one sired Edmund II?

Re: Lymann F Casteel

goonsmom — 2012-04-14 15:20:25Z

Here is some information on Lyman's family from my database. His gg grandfather was my 5th great grandfather, but very distantly related down another line. I hope this might help connect the photo to the proper family.
Priscilla

1. Lyman Franklin Casteel. Born on 28 Jan 1895 in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., CA. Lyman Franklin died in Monterey Co., CA, on 11 Jan 1969; he was 73.

California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com) - gives his mother's maiden name as Savage.

Lyman Franklin married Grace Rosella Rogers, daughter of Thomas Rogers & Pearl Powers. Born on 28 Mar 1903 in MT. Grace Rosella died in Monterey Co., CA, on 21 Oct 1989; she was 86.

California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com) - gives mother's maiden name as Powers

Note: Find A Grave has a tombstone at Valley Cemetery, Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., CA with just her DoB etched in (3/28/1903) - no DoD etched. This means she probably wasn't buried there.

They had the following children:
i. Alice M. Born on 19 Sep 1920 in Monterey Co., CA.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry.com) - gives mother's maiden name as Rogers

ii. Charles Franklin. Born on 4 Mar 1922 in Monterey Co., CA. Charles Franklin died in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, on 8 Jan 1985; he was 62.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry.com) - gives mother's maiden name as Rogers
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California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com) - gives mother's maiden name as Rogers.

Social Security Death Index: #556-20-4560, issued in CA, b. 3/4/1922 d. 1/1985, last residence & benefit San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA (first name was spelled as Charlie)

iii. Thomas Allen. Born on 15 May 1923 in Santa Clara Co., CA. Thomas Allen died in Lake Elsinore, Riverside Co., CA, on 15 Oct 1994; he was 71. Buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry.com) - gives mother's maiden name as Rogers
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California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com) - gives mother's maiden name as Rogers

Burial information found Online - Find A Grave

Social Security Death Index: #550-32-1625, issued in CA, b. 5/15/1922 d. 10/15/1994, last residence Lake Elsinore, Riverside Co., CA (year of birth must be a typographical error for the Calif. Birth Index has 1923)

iv. Mary Marquerite. Born on 30 Aug 1924 in Santa Clara Co., CA. Mary Marquerite died in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA, on 14 Apr 1994; she was 69. Buried in Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry.com) - gives mother's maiden name as Rogers
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California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com) - gives mother's maiden name as Rogers

Burial information found Online - Find A Grave

Social Security Death Index: #562-30-2337, issued in CA, b. 8/30/1924 d. 4/14/1994, last residence Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA

Mary Marquerite married William David Faber. Born on 3 Jun 1918. William David died in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA, on 15 Dec 1984; he was 66.

Burial information found Online - Find A Grave
v. Leonard L. Born on 8 Feb 1935 in Santa Clara Co., CA. Leonard L. died in Carson, Los Angeles Co., CA, on 29 Sep 1998; he was 63. Buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles Co., CA.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry.com) - gives mother's maiden name as Rogers

Burial information found OnLine - Find A Grave

Social Security Death Index: #561-80-7187, issued in CA, b. 2/8/1935 d. 9/29/1998, last residence Carson, Los Angeles Co., CA

vi. Robert Lyman. Born on 28 May 1938 in Santa Clara Co., CA. Robert Lyman died in Monterey Co., CA, on 13 Jan 1995; he was 56.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry.com) - gives mother's maiden name as Rogers
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California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com) - gives mother's maiden name as Rogers

Social Security Death Index: #571-46-4395, issued in CA, b. 5/28/1938 d. 1/13/1995, last residence Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., CA

Re: ????

teamcg — 2012-04-13 20:06:30Z

I am also, I am a Casteel- my father was Cecil Earl Casteel, and his Father was Wayne Casteel (he was a drifter so we dont know a lot about him) and Thats who I am looking for info on.
From the Southwest Virginia County of Scott.

Re: ????

BonnieMaddix — 2012-04-05 08:04:32Z

I too am researching the Casteel family. It seems to be getting harder and harder. Would appreciate any information that you may have. Thanks.

Re: Searching For Relatives of Pearl Steele and John Messer & Earl Steele and Phoebe Seagraves

BonnieMaddix — 2012-04-05 07:58:06Z

My name is Bonnie Seagraves and I am the granddaugher of William Earl Steele and Phoebie Steele. Aunt Pearls name is Evaline Pearl. I may have misspelled her first name. I would love to share any information with you. Thanks Bonnie.

Re: Searching For Relatives of Pearl Steele and John Messer & Earl Steele and Phoebe Seagraves

kelligirl83 — 2012-03-31 03:59:30Z

Earl Steele was my grandfather and Pearl and John were my great-aunt and uncle. My mother is Earl and Pheobie Steele's daughter.

Re: Edmund Du Chastel

ffloski — 2012-03-29 21:00:17Z

Yep, seems right. My line comes from Edmond Casteel III, Zachariah's brother. My grandmother was the last Casteel on her line for she had no brothers to carry on the name.

Re: CASTEEL FAMILY

marlenaritter45 — 2012-03-11 16:49:02Z

Dot,
Ira was my grandfather. I am looking for more info on his side of the family. My dad and his brother have been deceased for yrs and since then no one knows anything about that family. One of my Aunts thought they had a picture of a brother to Ira taken in the 30's or 40's when he was a CHP.

Re: ????

marlenaritter45 — 2012-03-11 16:40:18Z

I am still trying to find more about the Casteel branch of the family. I did find a cousin that I didn't know was out there. But still don't have all that much to go on.

Casteels from Lawrence Co,. Ky connected to those from Laurel Co., Ky.?

sprk1122 — 2012-02-28 17:01:27Z

Has anyone connected these two groups of Casteels? Apparently they may have come from Greenbriar, Va./WV., but I can't find out where their lines cross.

Too many John, Elizabeth, James Casteels to keep track of! LOL!

Lymann F Casteel

clddbd — 2012-02-24 09:02:37Z

I went into an antique store today and bought a picture of a Lymann F Casteel taken by a professional studio in Oregon. He appears to be in a WWI uniform. If this is your relative I will send the picture to you.
Sincerely
Cheryl

Re: Edmund du Chastel deBlangerval

ffloski — 2012-02-03 01:33:20Z

My Paternal Grandmother is Casteel that I believe to be descended from Edmond Du Chastel as welll as you.

This indicates the line of descent
Edmond Du Chastel- Edmund II- Edmond III- Shadrach- Archibald- John- Salathiel- Robert- Porter- Mary Lou (My grandmother)

feel free to email me with further questions. I have a lot of info and would love to collaborate with someone.
ffloski@aol.com

Christian Floski

Edmund Du Chastel

MomtoKalebKarsen — 2012-01-17 03:44:07Z

Just started doing this, so I'm new to the genealogy thing. From what I can tell, I am related to him. My line goes like this: Edmund Casteel II, Zacariah Casteel, John Henry Casteel I, John Henry Casteel II, Mary Ann Casteel who married Nelson Martin. Nelson and Mary had Mary Martin, who married Thomas K. Pettiford. Thomas and Mary had Ella Bell Pettiford, who married Stephen Alpha Gray. Stephen and Ella had Thomas Audie Gray, who married Selma Oller. Thomas and Selma had Dolores Gray, who married Roy Lauderdale. Roy and Dolores had Cynthia Lauderdale, who married Robert Arthur and had me, Kimberlee Arthur Whatley. I hope I have gotten the lineage correct.

Re: Donald L. Casteel obit (Cleveland, Ohio; 11/12/02)

bryicki21 — 2012-01-13 02:11:48Z

My father was friends with Donnie and Stanley

Re: Donald L. Casteel obit (Cleveland, Ohio; 11/12/02)

bryicki21 — 2012-01-13 02:09:51Z

My deepest sympathy

Re: re: Edmond du Chastel Blangerval`

TJCat1956 — 2012-01-05 05:59:33Z

I am a descendent of Captain Chastel. My great grandmother was Hettie Casteel. I have the family history back to the Captain. Some questions I have are: 1. Why is there not a picure or painting of this man? Is it because he was a wanted man? 2. Did he commandeer the HMS Resolution and run it aground after taking loot from French and Spanish vessles? 3. By signing allegiance to America with William Penn as witness, did he perhaps give up some of his wealth to help the American Colonies? 4. Did not the King put out a warrant for his arrest, so was he not a traitor of England and a patriot for America? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Terry Moore

Re: ARKANSAS CASTEEL DESCENDANTS - PLEASE HELP!

cmward71 — 2012-01-03 13:57:15Z

You need to join the Casteel Privateers Group and get a book on the Casteels newly published. You are out of the line of Capt. du Chastel who was from Flanders. If you have a Casteel to test with the Castle DNA Project that would verify your lineage to du Chastel. The name Casteel originated from the du Chastel name (Capt. du Chastel and was changed to Casteel by his sons.

Casteel Project under the http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/castle/results

Lots of info on our Privateers website on this family.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CasteelPrivateers/

If you want the Casteel book, e-mail me at cmward@cableone.net and I'll put you in contact with someone who can send you one. They are about $50 I think.

Re: ARKANSAS CASTEEL DESCENDANTS - PLEASE HELP!

TJCat1956 — 2012-01-03 09:45:55Z

Hello, My name is Terry Moore. I live in Oklahoma. My grandparents on the Moore side of the family came from Arkansas. My Grandmother Moore's maiden name was Luster. Her father was Jacob Spence Luster (my great grandfather) and her mother was Hettie Miriam Casteel (my great grandmother). Hettie's parents were James Madison Casteel who died in Cushman Arkansas. James Madison Casteel was the son of Elkanah Casteel who was the son of Edward Casteel who was the son of Zachariah Casteel. I have a family history from my great aunt Althea who was a Luster. The Casteels came to America from Spain.

Re: Casteel/Dean

usasearch — 2011-12-31 22:50:21Z

Emeline died under the name Sarah Emeline which I found on Familysearch.com. She is died 28 Dec 1927 and is buried in Maple Grove Cem. Findaly, OH, Hancock Co.

Re: Casteel/Dean

usasearch — 2011-12-25 01:55:00Z

There is a death record dated 01 Apr 1923 in Hancock Co., OH for William Casteel who married Emeline Williams. It lists his mother as Eliza Dean and his father as William Casteel. The HNC William was born 16 Aug 1839 in Fayette, PA per the death rec. I have not been able to find Emeline death in HNC. William was buried in Findlay in Maple Grove Cem. Paula

John B Castell/Casteel of Washington DC

emj1994 — 2011-12-18 02:02:00Z

I am looking to confirm the parents of John B Castell who was born in Maryland and lived much of his life in Washington DC.

I have found different records spelling his name Castell, Casteel, and Castel, and Castil.

I know he was born between 1803 and 1807 in Maryland, according to the 1850, 1860 and 1870 Washington DC censuses. His wife was Martha Hudson. On the marriage record his name is spelled Casteel.

I recently found a record here on Ancestry from Maryland Births and Christenings Index that says John Bradley Casteel was born on 15 Nov 1805 in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland to Edmund Casteel and his wife Mary. He was baptized on 5 Jan 1806 in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland.

I've found other information about an Edmund Casteel who had a wife Mary who died in Washington DC in 1831. I have not found solid information on who this Edmund's parents were but there seems to be some speculation that he was a descendant of Edmund du Chastel/Casteel.

Does anyone have any information connecting my John B Castell to the John Bradley Casteel born to Edmund and Mary Casteel? Or in connecting Edmund Casteel to the better known Edmund du Chastel?

Re: CASTEEL FAMILY

pacerpup — 2011-09-01 05:16:20Z

William Casteel and Effie May Stinson are the grandparents of my mother-in-law. Her father was August Hayden Casteel, first born of William and Effie 1896. His brothers were William, Olin, Ira, & sister Oda. Please contact me and I can connect you with August's daughter, William's niece.

Dot

Re: Edmund du Chastel deBlangerval

decemberholly008 — 2011-08-16 19:24:46Z

My name is John Wilson and from what I can tell, I am a descendant of Edmund Casteel. My grandmother was Marjorie Casteel. Any extra info you could share would be nice.

Re: Casteel Surname Research

jwspassion — 2011-07-18 14:49:30Z

Is this offer still current? If so, I would like to join please. Thank you.

Marcelle Casteel Chambers

Re: Elizabeth Casteel (married name) bn. ~1839 Ky mystery woman!!

sprk1122 — 2011-07-01 23:09:13Z

**SOLVED**
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I have discovered that this Elizabeth [Hellard] Casteel is my G-G-Grandmother. Her daughter, Almira, married my G-Grandfather, James Ross. The enumerator did make a mistake on the 1920 Census, showing Elizabeth as HIS mother.

Thanks to Cora Ward and Melissa Smith Simmons for all of their help!

Re: Izana Casteel

nored16 — 2011-07-01 16:50:40Z

I am trying to find info on a younger sister of Izanna Casteel Haynes. Her name is Louisa a year younger. Their parents were Isaac Casteel and Lucy Roberts. Her maiden name was Lucy WhiteFeather,a Cherokee Indian.I believe that Lucy was my ggrandmothers,mother and lived with them in Warrick,Ind. untill she passed away.She was born in Greenup Co. KY.
We were always told that we had a squating squaw for a grandmother.I have a picture of her standing in a doorway with Joseph Washington Cullin,Louisa Ellen and my mother Ruby Helen Fark(my mother).I would appreciate any help you could give me on your Lucy and or a picture.
Thank You
Norma Sluder

Re: Edward Casteel

Ikyer44 — 2011-06-25 15:14:17Z

Error in my e-mail address---correct address is:
kirene@charter.net

Re: Edward Casteel

Ikyer44 — 2011-06-25 15:03:22Z

Error in my e-mail address---correct address is:
kirene@charter.net

Re: Edward Casteel

Ikyer44 — 2011-06-23 00:58:11Z

Hi,
My maternal gr-grand father was Jonas Casteel, b.1846 in GA. I am searching for his parents and four sisters; and, I think this is possibly my Casteel ancestry---my grand mother was Ollie Casteel, daughter of Jonas Casteel and Martha "Long". I would love to compare and share information via E-mail...kirene@charter.net

John Edward Casteel

mkleebert — 2011-06-06 17:26:13Z

I am looking for the parents of John "Edward" Casteel born in Missouri between 1869 and 1884. He married Lora Ann Pilkington, born in Missouri between 1877 and 1879, on Dec 23 1897. They had two children Hazel Mae and Harry Ray. I am the granddaughter of Harry. Thank you so much for your help. This Casteel line has been a REAL challenge.

Elizabeth Casteel (married name) bn. ~1839 Ky mystery woman!!

sprk1122 — 2011-06-01 22:34:28Z

I really need help with THIS one!

The 1920 Census for Campbell Co.,TN (Civil District 5>District49>pg 7) shows an Elizabeth Casteel (line 25) as being 81 years old and a widow. She is listed as the mother to my GGrandfather James Ross. I know that his mother was Lucinda (unknown) and she was married to James W. Ross. No Casteel connection that I'm aware of.

Along with Ms. Casteel, are James' wife and children, including his son, Hiram Thomas Ross (bn ~1902). Hiram will prove to be a possible connection later in my story.

I have tried tracing this woman back through previous census records, but as you might imagine, there are plenty of `forks' which take me in different directions. Here is what I think is my best `path':

The previous Census (1910) -
Shown as Casleel
An Elizabeth Casteel is in Monroe Co., Ky (Martinsburg) > pg 9
She is born ~1837 and is widowed. Living with daughter Norry A (Nancy J as corrected by someone previously) bn ~1861. This wouldn't exactly match the age of Nancy J from the 1870 Census below, but we all know how inaccurate these can be. also listed is a Nephew, Capshaw Winford bn ~1892 Ky. they are next door to the London Casteel family and 2 doors down from the Mornan (wife listed as Head) Capshaw family.

The Previous Census (1900)-
An Elizabeth Casteel is in Laurel Co., Ky (Pittsburg Pct.) District 151> pg 20. She is born in Jul 1839 and is widowed. Shown as the Mother-in-Law to Head of household, Wiley Cole. Wiley's wife is Clerisa (Casteel?), bn ~Jul 1876 and married Wiley in 1892. There are two sons James M (bn Oct 1898) and William H (bn May 1893). There is also...a Hiram Casteel, listed as Wiley's Brother-in-Law (Clerisa's brother no doubt). He's shown to have been born in 1879, so he can't be the same Hiram that is shown as Hiram Thomas ROSS on the 1920 Census as mentioned previously. More on Hiram in a bit. :)

1880 Census- Rockcastle Ky./District 96>pg 6
Family is listed as Carteel

Elizabeth Casteel shown as the wife to James (he was bn ~1816 Ky.). Children include Granville S. (13), Mary A. (11), Margaret (8), Almirah (6) CLARA S (Clerisa??) (3), and Hiram T. (1)

1870 Census- Laurel Co., Ky./Kempers>5

Elizabeth Casteel bn 1839, wife of James (bn ~1816). Children include Nancy J. (15), Claborn W. (11), Eliza (6), Geanville (Granville?), (2), Mary A. (2). Family is living next door to Hellard family. Is Elizabeth's maiden name Hellard...maybe?

Now...Here's the `twist'!

I found what I believe to be the grave for Eliza (Cole) Casteel, in Roberts Cemetery. The Interment lists shows her as the daughter of James and Elizabeth (my mystery woman??).

Now...here's the weird part. There is also a...HIRAM THOMAS ROSS bn 01Sep1899 d. 22 Aug 1949 buried there too! He's could be MY Hiram T. Ross from the beginning of this story. My Hiram disappears after the 1930 Census for Anderson Co., TN. /District 10 (H. Thomas Ross). If he ended up in Roberts cemetery...I'd love to know how...and why.

Thanks for your time. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Steve

Re: any info

lyaughn1 — 2011-05-31 08:15:26Z

Hi Melanie, Have you ever lived in Germany?

Re: George W., Abraham E, and Joel CASTEEL

camod2008 — 2011-05-30 04:45:21Z

Abraham Elias Casteel was my 2nd/ great grandfather, I have all kinds of information about the Casteel family. I have 6 generalions of Casteel and Pictures. email me at lindatroy84@yahoo.com if you want any thing on the Casteel.

Edward Casteel

donnamcduffee — 2011-05-20 05:13:54Z

Searching for information on the family of Edward Casteel.
edward was born about 1811 -living in Union County, Ga in 1850'' wife name Katherine, Children- Katherine, Rebecca,Louisa,Maryann, and Jonas.

ANY INFORMATION WILL BE GREATLY APPRICIATED

Re: Oh My!

cattleman50 — 2011-05-19 22:36:23Z

My name is Joyce and Iam kin to the John Casteel family. I am new to this so please invite me to the Kentucky Casteel families site. My e-mail is joyceprater50@gmail.com.
Thank You

Re: Amos Casteel/Emily Clark marriage date

earlgradyhank — 2011-05-19 21:25:31Z

Not sure if you still need the marriage date, but we have a marriage date for Amos Casteel to Emily Clark of 21 Sept 1841. Amos Casteel is my 3rd great grandfather.

Menard Chapel Cemetery Texas

family_history_research — 2011-05-05 08:15:48Z

Menard Chapel Cemetery Association
Homecoming
135th Anniversary

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Everyone will begin to arrive at 10:00 am to meet and visit with family and friends.
The meeting will start at 11:00 am.

After the business meeting, a covered dish lunch will be served, so plan on bring your favorite dish or dishes. Drinks will be provided. Bring your folding chairs.

Thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you and your family on May 14, 20ll.
This is not a cemetery clean up, so you do not need to bring any tools.

Freddy Duff, President Virgil Cain, Vice President

Re: CASTEEL FAMILY

marlenaritter45 — 2011-04-04 22:43:33Z

Fran,
I found your post and you have the right family info that I am looking for. Please e-mail me so that we can figure out more about the family.
marlena_ritter2000@yahoo.com

Re: Casteel's of Virginia, Kentucky, W.Va.

marlenaritter45 — 2011-04-04 22:35:57Z

Pam,
I haven't been able to find out much about the Casteel family tree. My cousin swears that our uncles had the last name of Davis. But the lady that found a little info about the family is that they had the name of Casteel.

Re: Ed Casteel b.1885

peachesnmike — 2011-04-01 22:58:27Z

My name is Paige Casteel. My grandfather is Hughie Casteel. I believe he had sisters. He past away but I can ask my grandmother. You can email me at peachesnmike@yahoo.com

Re: Amos Casteel/Emily Clark marriage date

earlgradyhank — 2011-03-25 20:49:32Z

We are also researching Amos Casteel/Emily Clark, trying to tie them into John W. Casteel (1844-1941) married to a Cordelia Casteel (possible previous names Polk Wilhelm) We have the 1850 census index for Amos and Emily, then we found an 1860 census for emily married to Hiram Jocelyn, with John W. Casteel and a Mary Casteel listed within the same household (other Jocelyn members listed). There is another Casteel possibly Jammie also listed. We are not sure if we have the correct information to tie our John W to Amos and emily, so contact us and we can compare notes, any information will be greatly appreciated.

Re: CASTEEL family history book to be published in 2008

TNMarge — 2011-03-23 21:38:22Z

I do not know if he is in the book, would need more complete and exact information. The books have just been reprinted and will be available as long as they last. Cost is $45.00. You can contact me for more information at tnmarge@yahoo.com.

Re: Enoch T CASTEEL and Sarah J

TheresaCasteel — 2011-03-23 00:10:44Z

I have an Enoch Casteel born abt. 1821 in KY. This is all I have on these people.

In the 1850 Jackson County, Tennessee Census Enoch and Margaret have two children, Sarah age 15, and Cleveland C. age 13, living in the household. I don't believe this is their children because Enoch and Margaret would have been 12 and 13 when the children were born.

Re: CASTEEL family history book to be published in 2008

datsun1 — 2011-03-22 17:08:10Z

I don't have him in my direct line. However, there is still the possibility that he could be a cousin. My Casteel's have been difficult to find info on. On my line the name changed from Castile to Casteel. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help to you. Let me know if there is anything else I might be able to help you with.
Have a great day!
Leslie

Re: CASTEEL family history book to be published in 2008

mcmakin9 — 2011-03-22 14:47:58Z

My great grandfather was John Daniel "Billy" Casteel and grandmother was Ruby Erwin. He was born in Kentucky around 1876. Are these Casteels related to your family?

Thanks.

Enoch T CASTEEL and Sarah J

jsck1701 — 2011-03-18 02:58:15Z

Looking for info on parents of Enoch T Casteel and further.

CASTEEL James D - Vietnam Wall section 15W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-02-28 12:22:02Z

CASTEEL James D - Vietnam Wall section 15W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,396 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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

y-DNA Match DOBSON-CASTEEL (Greenbrier line)

Denhoward — 2011-02-21 18:50:26Z

A 37-marker y-DNA from the line of Adam DOBSON born 1796 in PA has matched 36/37 to a descendant of John CASTEEL born 1814 KY and 34/36 to a descendant of James CASTEEL born 1816 KY, both sons of John CASTEEL of Greenbrier.

This Dobson line has been in PA for 6 generations since Adam Dobson, first in Schuylkill Co in the early 1800's, Jefferson Co in the remainder of the 1800's and in Butler Co in the 1900's.

These DNA results strongly suggest a common paternal ancestor in the 1600-1700 time period.

While there are several possible scenarios to explore, an interesting one is the union of an unmarried Casteel girl and a Dobson man, where the son of that union was raised as a CASTEEL. This son would have carried the maternal DNA of the Edmund du CHASTEL family and the y-DNA of the Dobson line.

If this Dobson man was of the Adam Dobson line, this scenario would explain both the 2 distinct CASTEEL lines present in the US, and the almost exact match of a relatively isolated Dobson line in central Pennsylvania with the Greenbrier Casteel. Should this be proven true then the 2 Casteel lines are related maternally, not paternally.

I am seeking CASTEEL researchers of the Greenbrier line to collaborate in the investigation of a Dobson-Casteel union in the 1700's and other possible scenarios.

Dennis Howard

Joseph Casteel b. c. 1800/1810 m. Elizabeth Eslinger 3 Jun 1829, Putnam Co., IN

cstewart1341 — 2011-02-20 21:07:28Z

I was wondering if there could be other children born to Joseph Casteel & Elizabeth Eslinger who married in 1829. It seems they started their family 7 years after their marriage, having 8 known children. It is possible Joseph is my gr gr gr grandfather, and I have been trying for years to reconcile the family members found living in Ephraim Duke and Jane (Eslinger) Duke's household. I know for fact one of these Casteel children, James M., is my gr gr grandfather. The others are his siblings.

I have been researching this family for 20+ years and any help you provide would be greatly appreciated. I also have a lot of information on this family that may be of interest.

Thank you,

Carolyn

carolyns-email@comcast.net

Re: CASTEEL family history book to be published in 2008

TNMarge — 2011-01-15 02:32:43Z

Yes, it was published in 2010. I have a few available. Contact me for details.
Marge
tnmarge@yahoo.com