Clasby - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: coleman lee clasby virginia

jcsdog6 — 2011-12-08 00:34:36Z

Hello again, this will be my last posting on this message board as I haven't had any replies, leading me to think that no one with any info about my cousin Lee Clasby is monitoring it. I leave my phone #607-227-7201(talk or text) in hopes that someone will contact me.

Re: coleman lee clasby virginia

jcsdog6 — 2011-12-03 23:32:36Z

Hi Sharon. You probably don't know me but I am Lee's cousin James Norman Clasby. All my relatives called me Norman. I saw Michelle 's post a few days ago and responded but I haven't heard anything back. I would like to get in touch but this seems like the only option for now. My email is jcsdog6@Gmail.com or ph#607-227-7201 text or talk. Thanks for any help.

Re: coleman lee clasby virginia

jcsdog6 — 2011-12-03 23:11:41Z

Hi my name is James Norman Clasby, best known to family as Norman. Lee and I were very close as kids up until he died. We didn't have a lot of time together because my dad was in the airforce and we were stationed first in Germany, then Spokane WA, then finally Ithaca NY.,where I am now. Your name sounds familiar, were you living in Georgia for a while? If so we probably know each other from family reunions in the 60's. I've left a message on this board for his daughter but haven't received a response. If you would like to contact me more directly my PH# is 607-227-7201 voice or text, or email jcsdog6@Gmail.com. looking forward to hearing from you. _

Re: coleman lee clasby virginia

jcsdog6 — 2011-12-02 16:37:47Z

Hi again. I forgot to add my info incase you wanted to talk or text me directly. My #is 607-227-7201,for talk or text directly. Or my email is jcsdog6@Gmail.com. some of the info about Lee that I have might be wrong because my only sources were my aunts, Mable, Grace, and Gladys. I realty would like to see Ruth again and any other kin that might still be in the area. Please contact me ASAP. Thanks

Re: coleman lee clasby virginia

jcsdog6 — 2011-12-01 05:30:23Z

Hi I'm James. Norman Clasby, Lee's first cousin. I never heard who was involved, or exactly how they did it, or even why. I only heard that there were 3 of them and they hit him with a hammer, and that drugs may have been the reason. I was down there the summer before and he said that he thought someone was out to kill him but he didn't know why. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

Re: coleman lee clasby virginia

jcsdog6 — 2011-12-01 05:19:48Z

Hi Belinda, my name is James Norman Clasby. I am a cousin too. I'm not sure if we have ever met, but my fathers name was Paul N. Clasby, and we spent a few summer vacations in Bigstone. As I remember we had family reunions in August. I would really like to hear back. Maybe I'll finally get back to Bigstone, I haven't been back since Lee's funeral.

Re: coleman lee clasby virginia

jcsdog6 — 2011-12-01 05:04:38Z

Hi I am c. Lee's cousin. My dad was Lee's fahters youngest brother. From what I understand they were very close growing up.Coleman was killed in a car accident in1954 or 56, I was only 5at the time. So Lee (that's what he was called ) grew up w/out really knowing him. My father, Paul was in the airforce and we were stationed in Germany, Spokane, and then Ithaca NY, where I live. I was very close to your father because every vacation we could, we drove from Spokane to Bigstone. 5 days to, and 5days back. From what I understand, he was killed by 3 guys. 2 were friends at one time. I was a deputy sheriff at the time and went to the funeral. That was the last time I went to Bigstone. I would like to visit again but I don't know anyone there. Do you know if Ruth is still around? I have more stories, and family info to share. Please text back.

Re: trying to help my sister find her father Howard Clasby

Nick_and_kristen — 2011-11-13 05:00:14Z

Hey tara my name is kristen. We have gotten in touch with mellisa recently and have just seen your post. My father is howard clasby and yes it is the howard you are looking for. He was married to your mother joyce. Please email me back if you would like to speak. Thanks.

Re: trying to help my sister find her father Howard Clasby

brandynsloan — 2011-11-12 19:16:02Z

Tara if you get this please email me I may have information to help you.

Brandy
brandynsloan@yahoo.com

Re: your query

steveclasby — 2011-09-12 13:43:38Z

By the way

what did you mean earlier by "appeared out of nowhere"

Re: your query

steveclasby — 2011-09-12 13:42:38Z

Um

Wasn't that what I was telling you (apart from the two invasion stuff)

Re: your query

tatterdemalion2 — 2011-09-12 00:26:38Z

Clasby is thought to be a name of Viking origin that settled in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire (Giving rise to placenames like Cleasby, Claxby and Claxby Pluckacre.) Over time they moved round the coast to Suffolk, Essex and round into Hampshire. Clasby is thought to mean Klaas's (Klaus, Nicholas)village -by suffix denoting a farmstead or hamlet.
I do not believe there is any connection at all between the names Clasby and Gillespie.. Clasby is two syllables, Gillespie is three.. the similarity is tenuous at best

Re: your query

steveclasby — 2011-09-05 23:36:14Z

Hi tatterdemalion2

I dont know if you'd read back on this thread but I'll just repeat something I wrote in reply to another querent regards the names Gillespie and Clasby. "I now do not believe that they are connected [Clasby and Gillespie]. I was going on the Clasby Heraldry theme that my father had done one time" (and is currently held to be as such at http://www.houseofnames.com/clasby-family-crest). However someone on another site (who had researched it) suggested that the name Clasby (apparently) comes from The vikings (having a by on the end like selby for instance. A place that is known to be Viking in origin). The main two viking raids into England left Clasby's all across the South coastal regions particularly Dorset and Hampshire (Gudren's invasion). According to this guy also there were NO Clasby's in Ireland prior to the late 17th century. (They probably arrived in Cromwell's army). Gillespie came from gillesbuig. (the servant of the bishop). The heraldry people put the two together (see site mentioned above).

Anyway it appears that there is no connection between the two names other than their sound.

I'm intrigued what on earth is a UK one name research project

Steve

Re: Clasby Clan

tatterdemalion2 — 2011-09-02 18:21:41Z

I'd love to know more about the genealogy of the Irish born Clasbys. I am in a UK One Name research project. Anything you can say how they link up would be terrific :)

Re: Clasby Clan

steveclasby_1 — 2011-08-30 01:40:56Z

Hi anyone who wants to add to this thread (which I shall try to keep a closer eye on in future)

Please do contact me now on steveclasby@tiscali.co.uk rather than talk21.com

Cheers

Steve

Re: Clasby/Gillaspie

steveclasby_1 — 2011-08-30 01:37:34Z

Hi I now do not believe that they are connected. I was going on the Clasby Heraldry theme that my fater had done one time. Actually someone another site put me right about the name clasby (he had researched it). Gillespie came from gillesbuig. (the servant of the bishop). The heraldry people put the two together. Actually Clasby (apprently) comes from The vikings (having a by on the end like selby for instance. A place that is known to be Viking in origin). The main two viking raids into England left Clasby's all across the South coatal regions particularly Dorset and Hampshire (Gudren's invasion). According to this guy also there were NO Clasby's in Ireland prior to the late 17th century. They probably arrived in Cromwell's army.

Anyway there is no connection between the two names other than their sound.

Steve

Re: Clasby Clan

steveclasby_1 — 2011-08-30 01:23:44Z

Hi Kevin

Its been a long time but i hope you get this at some point. Isn't it strange how you only know that Kate had 4 sisters and I only know that my dad had two brothers. (there must have been Sisters) Also, as my Grand father would have been of a similar age to Kate it is quite probable in a place as small as Toureen that they were related. The present incumbent of the small holding in Toureen is called Edward (if he is still alive. His brother Stephen also lives in the area. I know there are cousins also in the area, and Edwards father was called John (my dad's brother). Edward and Stephen have another two brothers and about six sisters.

If you research or even write to Edward Clasby in Toureen I'm sure you'll find out stuff. You might even find that your cousins know them if they are in the area.

Steve

Re: Clasby Clan

steveclasby_1 — 2011-08-30 01:09:11Z

Hi J Carey

Yep she could be a relative.

Steve

Re: Clasby Clan

steveclasby_1 — 2011-08-30 01:06:06Z

Hi

Yes he was that man.

Steve

Mary Clasby

CharleneTobinDevine — 2011-07-30 13:12:12Z

I am looking for information about a Mary Clasby, born in New York around 1866, she might have moved back to Ireland, but not sure where in Ireland. About 1909 she married Michael J Reilly and lived in Manhattan 1910 census and 1920 & 1930 in Boston, MA.

Thanks for any help.
Charlene

Re: Clasby/Brookman/Poindexter Virginia

mrdrayman67 — 2011-07-06 20:56:45Z

Paul in not sing the info on the link you provided.

Nannie Mae Clasby

bachdk — 2011-03-01 00:14:17Z

I am looking for any information on Nannie Mae Clasby, born in Kentucky between 1880 and 1890. Married Willie Moss Lyon on 8/15/1906 in Kentucky. Died 10/13/1970 in Parke County, Indiana. Any information on parents, correct birth date and birth location would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Re: Clasby

fjmcampbell — 2011-01-12 12:41:58Z

Dear Marty

I am a historian researching the history of Craughwell and have come across the Clasby family in that context. I would be very interested in corresponding with you about the Clasby family if you didn't mind?

Best wishes,

Fergus Campbell, lecturer in history, Newcastle University, UK

Re: clasby family tree

soreofhing — 2011-01-03 22:59:59Z

What a super family tree, tatterdemalio--congratulations!
My connection to your tree is remote, however, my second cousin once removed--Beatrice Eliza BROOKER (1878-1964) appears.
I have her birth registered as Eliza, not Elizabeth as you do.
I also believe she and William George CLASBY had another child--Amelia J. CLASBY--in 1916 (she appears in Freebmd, born in Wandsworth, mother BROOKER).
Best regards and thanks for the additional info.

Re: Clasby/Brookman/Poindexter Virginia

paulshippjd — 2010-12-01 03:51:35Z

http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/fair...

You will be shocked. . . The death date is on the above website. I ordered the death certificate!!!

Paul Shipp
paulshipp@me.com
or paulshipp at me.com

Re: Clasby's of Ireland

Saramatt67 — 2010-11-17 00:55:43Z

My grandfather's mother was Delia clasby b.1883 in Dublin. I'm just beginning my search and would love to here if anyone has information on the family.

Re: clasby family tree

Hiscombe — 2010-09-07 11:07:39Z

I am David Brooks my Grandfather was Albert John Clasby 6/1/1886. I would much appreciate being given access to your Clasby tree

Re: Clasby family 1870 MO

mcbickersons — 2010-08-29 01:18:25Z

My Grandfathers sister, Gracie Berdell McNabb, married Ferd Harter Clasby. They had 5 children. Jimmy, Freddy, Edna (pool), Betty (vaughn), and clara (ward). The 3 sisters were alive in 2005, with edna and betty both living in Nowata county, Oklahoma.

Re: Clasby Tree

kavakitty — 2010-07-28 21:09:12Z

My name is Judy Clasby!!! Except I'm from Massachusetts! There's a huge Clasby family up here. I have 16 cousins and many aunts and uncles. One other uncle is in Virginia, but originally from Boston and there's Clasby's in Kansas, and Colorado there's a whole slew of us!! It's just funny that I have the same name as you. I know your post was years ago but I couldn't resist when I saw it, best of luck to you, feel free to write.

Re: Daniel J. Clasby

maryannepatterson13 — 2010-03-31 21:29:28Z

Here is a family narrative that we have which includes Daniel J. Clasby. Dates listed are approximate. He is my great-great-grandfather.

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Daniel Clasby and Mary Niland were both born in 1805 and lived in Kilgcolgan, County Galway, Ireland. They had at least one son, Daniel J. Clasby, born in 1839.

Daniel J. Clasby sailed to America in 1855, landing in New York and making his way to Walthan, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the United States Army, Company H, 16th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts as a Private on June 29, 1861 at the age of 21. He was wounded on May 3, 1863 in the battle of Chancellorsville during the Civil War and given an honorable discharge because of his wounds on August 28, 1863.

Daniel J. Clasby became a grocer and owned a store at the corner of Charles and Fountain Streets in Watham. He married Delia Delaney, born in 1834, and had six children: Sadie, Agnes, Gertrude, Frank, Ellen, and Mary.

Frank J. Clasby, the only son of Daniel J. Clasby, married Alice Florence MacKinnon. Not much is known about her family except that her father was born in Scotland and her mother was born in Maine. They had nine children altogether, although only seven lived: Chester (born +/- 1898), Daniel (born +/- 1899), Alice (born 1901, died 1977), Mildred (born +/- 1904, Doris (born +/- 1906), Phyllis (born +/- 1908), and Edna (born +/- 1915). Edna had a twin brother who died at birth. There was also a daughter Olive who died very young.

The 1920 census shows the family of Frank and Alice Clasby (my mother's grandparents) living on Ash Street in Waltham. Frank and his four oldest children worked in the Waltham Watch Factory as machine operators. Chester and Daniel served in WWI and were noted as being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and promoted in rank on the fields of France in 1917.

Alice Gertrude Clasby, daughter of Frank and Alice, was working as a nurse at the Fenway Hospital in Boston when she met Michael Kelly from Ireland. His aunts (by the name of Rogers) owned the hospital and he would come over to America to visit. Michael Kelly was the youngest child of Ellen Shiel and ?? Kelly, who lived in Derry, Northern Ireland. Michael Kelly owned a hotel called the Metropole Hotel. Alice left America and moved to Ireland to marry Michael Kelly in 1937 at the age of 36. They had four children: Mildred, Michael, Frank, and John.

Michael Kelly died in Boston on March 8, 1965. Alice Clasby Kelly died May 1, 1977.
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If you are connected to any of these families, I would love to chat and share info! Please contact me at azpattersons@cox.net.

Maryanne Patterson

Re: Clasby's of Ireland

holmwoodhouse — 2010-01-24 18:13:57Z

Barbara,

My name is Valerie Daulby (nee Davis) and I am related to your grandmother Annie Teresa. She was my grandmother's sister on my father side.

I have a wonderful photograph of her at my 21st.

Please get in touch. You must be the daughter of Jack.
My email address is valeried@holmwoodservices.co.uk

Daniel J. Clasby

jgb1231 — 2009-04-23 18:18:58Z

I am seeking information about Daniel J. Clasby, born Dec.26, 1840 in Galway, Ireland (probably Kilcolgan), and died May 11, 1920 in Waltham, MA. He is my 3x great uncle. I'd like to discover the names of his parents and siblings.

more variations oon the name...

pennydollahon_1 — 2009-01-24 21:36:25Z

Greetings from Houston ~

Just to muddle things up even more, my father (Crosby) told me that his father's original surname was spelled CRAUSBAY. From there I discovered CRANSBAY (1880 TEXAS CENSUS) and CRASBY (1850 census)....

Woe is me...

John Clasby Mass. USA

alisonhammond1 — 2008-10-16 16:26:10Z

Hi, I am looking for information on John Clasby who lived in Boston Mass. in the 1880s. I believe he was born in Ireland as was his wife (possibly Catherine). His daughter Annie Maria was my great-grandmother, and she was born in Boston in the 1860s. I have a photo album (which I assume was hers) of pictures of people taken in Boston USA; Kilkenny and Castlebar, Ireland; Leeds and Edinburgh UK. However I have no idea who any of these people might be!

Re: Clasby Clan

J_Carey — 2008-09-27 22:30:58Z

My GG Grandmother was a Julia Clasby from County Galway. She married a Michael Cooney from the Parish of Castlegar outside of Galway City. They came over to the US in 1846 . I dont know exctly where Julia Clasby is from but i though it could be Athenry or near by.

Re: Clasby Clan

tatterdemalion2 — 2007-11-08 09:22:50Z

Was your Dad the Stephen Clasby who died in Wandsworth in 1970? One of the few to "appear from nowhere" so if its the same one and he was born in Ireland that would explain it

Re: Ellen Clasby

Knolan285 — 2007-06-26 16:20:12Z

My great-grandmother was Bridget Clasby. She was born in Staffordshire (Wolverhampton) England and she was living in the Wolverhampton Work House in 1881 with her sister Margaret since they were orphaned. Their mother died between 1870-1871 (Mary) and their father died between 1871-1881. It looks like Ellen was placed at the Preventive Mission House at the time of her father's death.

Bridget immigrated to the USA with Margaret in 1882. They settled in Amsterdam, NY and worked in one of the knitting or carpet mills there. Bridget married William Nolan in 1888. They had 6 children (my grandfather was their 5th child, William)

My records also indicate that there was a brother (John) who was born in 1858. Also, it looks like John (Sr.) and wife Mary immigrated from Ireland to Staffordshire, England between 1851-1858. I'm not sure yet if son John was born in Ireland or England. I tend to think Ireland...

Please contact me (ksnolan_285@hotmail.com) and we can compare notes. I have few pictures that are known to be Bridget. Maybe if you have pictures we can check for resemblances.

Re: William & Margarite Claspill

kathleenmacht — 2006-09-12 20:47:50Z

My grandmother Vearl Margaret Claspill Thompson's father was William Claspill. My father has pictures of his Indian decent grandmother Margarite smoking her corncob pipe on the front porch of thier home when she visited Wheaton, IL. We have Wm. as a deserter in the service from Indiana. Scott Claspill was my grandmother's uncle. There is a lot of mystery in this line of our family and I believe you are related and may have information. I will be glad to share what we have. There was Susan (my grandmother's mother) Scott and I am not sure who else. Kathy Kummer Macht

CLASBY in Virginia

kenthouse — 2006-08-25 23:07:37Z

I am looking for info on William Clasby, born approx 1798 in Virginia, possibly Nelson Co. I am researching any connection between he and my G-G-G-Grandfather Floyd Galispie. I see by the 1850 Nelson Co Census that WIlliam Clasby has a son Floyd. Floyd died in Covington, Virginia.

Re: CLASBY records at Ellis Island

jcardinal — 2006-07-24 23:32:16Z

The site has moved. The new URL is:

http://www.johncardinal.com/ellis/clasby/index.htm

Re: Clasby family of Orange Co. Va.

stephclas — 2006-06-25 15:08:41Z

Sorry for the long wait. I have no definite links between Kentucky and Virginia Clasbys. My research hits an end at Catherine Clasby, son Jeremiah living in Warren Co, Kentucky in 1870.

Cheers-

Bridgett Clasby

2006-05-09 09:10:42Z

I am looking in the Co. Galway area for Bridgett Clasby that married Thomas Foy, most of there children came to the USA.

Re: clasby family tree

tatterdemalion2 — 2006-04-29 12:03:13Z

Hiya Barbara. Are you still watching this board?
I was wondering what progress you have made and see if there is any progress on your branch

Lou

Re: Clasby family of Orange Co. Va.

stephclas — 2006-02-19 22:57:03Z

I also am hitting a wall with the link between Kentucky and Virginia generations. Looking for any info on VA and KY clans, and will be happy to share what little I have.

Best,
SC

Re: Clasby family of Orange Co. Va.

2006-01-16 01:36:37Z

Have one more thing to add: Through a Willis family bible, they had an older daughter named Eugina who was also born in Virginia.

Clasby/Brookman/Poindexter Virginia

2005-09-03 01:40:04Z

Looking for more information on Ferdinand Clasby and Verenda Brookman-Clasby. They were married in Orange County Virginia. She may have had a second marriage to Mr. L.C. Poindexter. The children from her first marriage were William Henry Clasby b. abt 1864/65 in Orange County Virginia. Second child: Florence Ella Clasby b. abt. 1868/70 also in Orange County Virginia. The rest of the childrens last names are either Clasby or Poindexter. Matthew G. b abt. 1873. Julian b. abt. 1875. Irene R. b. abt. 1879. Annis b. abt 1879. This family may have lived in Albemarle Virginia and Louisa Virginia and Orange County Virginia. The 1880 census has Verenda Clasby spelled as Virondie Clasby and all the children with the last name as Clasby. Also listed in the 1880 census is L.C. Poindexter living by himself but listed as married and in the same district, city, county, state as the Clasby clan.
William Henry married Lucy Rodgers/Rogers.
Florence Ella married Robert Shipp. Please contact me at vontersch@msn.com. if you can share information.

Re: Clasby family of Orange Co. Va.

2005-08-15 02:48:43Z

What information do you have on the Virginia side?

Re: coleman lee clasby virginia

2005-05-01 15:28:27Z

I am the cousin of coleman lee clasby. would like to hear from relatives that know more than me about our family tree.

Re: Mary (Polly) Clasby + William Mantiply

2005-04-23 20:23:56Z

Sorry, don't know either. Polly died around 1876 in Amherst County, VA. The only parent I know of was William D. Clasby. No further info. My only tie is her marriage to William Mantiply. If you need any info on the Mantiply line, I'll be happy to share.

Re: Mary (Polly) Clasby + William Mantiply

2005-04-22 21:50:09Z

Do you know where her parents were born? Do you know if she was married twice?