Ben Nolan Cassity
1915 - 1972 (57 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Ben Nolan Cassity was born on 5 Jan 1915 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (son of Cecil Lewellyn Cassity and Margaret Faith Hisel); died on 13 Jun 1972 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Jun 1972 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23796805/ben-n-cassity
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1972/1972_00014241.PDF
2. 
Cecil Lewellyn Cassity was born on 9 Jun 1892 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (son of Robert William Cassity and Ora Anna Karr); died on 8 Jun 1945 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried on 10 Jun 1945 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1930, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Notes:
CECIL L. CASSITY, son of ROBERT WILLIAM and ORA CARR CASSITY, was born 31 July 1892 in Purdin and died 8 June 1945 in Research Hospital in Kansas City. Married MARGARET FAITH HISEL 24 Dec 1911. 3 sons born, 2 dying in infancy. Leaves wife, son Flight Officer BEN U. CASSITY of Bowman Field, Louisville KY; 2 brothers WILLIE PRESLEY CASSITY of Des Moines IA; CARL T. CASSITY of Purdin MO; cousin Rev JAMES PRESLEY POUND who assisted Rev ANGLEN in the funeral service at Purdin Methodist Church. (The Browning Leader-Record, issue 14 June 1945, Browning MO.)
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1945/1945_00019434.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23796918/cecil-lewellyn-cassityCecil married Margaret Faith Hisel on 24 Dec 1913 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. Margaret (daughter of George Wilson Hisel and Mary Melvina Morris) was born in Jul 1894 in Missouri; died in 1984; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Margaret Faith Hisel was born in Jul 1894 in Missouri (daughter of George Wilson Hisel and Mary Melvina Morris); died in 1984; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23797283/margaret-faith-cassityChildren:
- 1. Ben Nolan Cassity was born on 5 Jan 1915 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Jun 1972 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Jun 1972 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Morris Cecil Cassity was born on 18 May 1920 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 25 May 1920 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 25 May 1920 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Robert Cassity was born in Feb 1923; died in Feb 1923; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
Generation: 3
4. 
Robert William Cassity was born on 19 Dec 1868 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (son of William Harrison Cassity and Louisa Crockett Jones); died on 25 Jan 1942 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Jan 1942 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: blacksmith
- Census: 1900, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1920, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1930, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
R.W. Cassity
Purdin, Mo.
Blacksmithing, Wagon and Carriage repairing. Horseshoring a specialty - $2 per team. Lowest living prices, and all work guaranteed. Give me a call
R. W. Cassity
N22:6m
Purdin, Mo.
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 25 December 1890, page 2.
Robert William Cassity
Robert William Cassity, son of William H. and Ora Anna Cassity, was born at Purdin, Mo., December 19, 1868, and departed this life at his home in Purdin January 25, 1942, at the age of 72 years, one month and six day. He is survived by his wife of the home and three sons, Presley Cassity of Milan, Cecil Cassity of Kansas City and Carl Cassity of Purdin, Mo.
Funeral services were conducted from the home in Purdin Tuesday, January 27, bu Rev. Hines of the Purdin Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Robinson of the Purdin Baptist church. Burial in the Purdin cemetery.
The Milan Republican, Milan, Missouri. Thursday, 29 January 1942.
LKH note: this obituary misidentifies his mother as Ora Anna Cassity. Ora was Robert's wife. Robert's mother was Louise Cassity.
R.W. Cassity Passed Away At Purdin, Jan. 25
Funeral Services Were Held From Home, Tuesday Morning at 11:00
Robert W. Cassity, son of William and Louise Cassity, was born near Purdin, Missouri, December 19, 1868, and departed this life from his home in Purdin, January 25, 1942. Age 73 years, 1 month and 6 days.
On May 12, 1891, he was united in marriage to Miss Ora Karr. To this happy union three children were born: Cecil of Kansas City, Missouri; W.P., of Milan, Missouri; and Carl t., of Purdin, Missouri.
Besides his companion of more than a half century and their three sons, Mr. Cassity is survived by a brother, James A. Cassity of Mexico, Missouri; and four sisters, Mrs. Mattie Garrett, of Browning, Missouri; Mrs. Effie Pulliam, Mrs. Alfa Cassity and Mrs. Elva Pearson, all of Purdin, Missouri; several grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Stone, of Browning, Missouri and Mrs. Adell McIntyre, of Linneus, Missouri, preceded him in death.
For a number of years Mr. Cassity was in ill health, but bore his afflictions with Christian courage and fortitude.
In early life he was united with the Methodist in Purdin. Death found him ready for the passage, his face toward the sunset of life but the sunrise of the life beyond.
Mr. Cassity was well known as a business man, who served his town and community for many years as an industrious and generous helper.
Funeral services were conducted at the family home at 11 o’clock, Tuesday morning, January 27, by the Rev. E.M. Hines, pastor of the Methodist church, in the presence of a large assembly of relatives, neighbors and friends, who had come to pay their last tribute and farewell. Burial was in the Purdin cemetery.
The Browning Leader-Record, Browning, Missouri. Thursday, 29 January 1942.
Died:
LKH note: Robert's death certificate misidentifies his mother as Ora. Ora was Robert's wife. Robert's mother was Louise.'
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23798432/robert-william-cassityRobert married Ora Anna Karr on 12 May 1891. Ora was born on 17 Mar 1866 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland; died on 2 Feb 1942 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 4 Feb 1942 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Ora Anna Karr was born on 17 Mar 1866 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland; died on 2 Feb 1942 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 4 Feb 1942 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Mrs. Mollie Bowles of Linneus attended the funeral of Mrs. Ora Cassity, Wednesday.
The Browning Leader-Record, Browning, Missouri. Thursday, 12 February 1942.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1942/1942_00002742.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23797966/ora-anna-cassityChildren:
- 2. Cecil Lewellyn Cassity was born on 9 Jun 1892 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 8 Jun 1945 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried on 10 Jun 1945 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Willis Presley Cassity was born on 9 Jul 1894 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died in Sep 1973 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
- Carl Thannert Cassity was born on 27 Jun 1903 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 16 May 1971 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 19 May 1971 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
6. 
George Wilson Hisel was born on 5 Oct 1859 in Madison County, Illinois; died on 1 Jan 1943 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 5 Jan 1943 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
George W. Hisel Passed Away In Purdin, Mo.
George Wilson Hisel, son of Samuel and Nancy Hisel, was born October 5, 1857, in Madison County, Kentucky.
At the age of 9 years he moved with his parents to Brown County, Illinois, and at the age of 21 came with his parents to Linn County, Missouri, where he remained until he departed this life at his home in Purdin Missouri, January 2, 1943.
He was united in marriage to Mary Melvina Morris, August 5, 1887. To this union four children were born, who with his faithful wife survive and all of whom are present at this time. Namely: Thomas J. Hisel of Purdin, Missouri; McGavock Hisel of Chicago, Illinois; Margaret F. Cassity of Kansas City, Missouri, and Veda E. Bundridge of Milan, Missouri.
In early manhood he accepted Christ of his Savior. His daily walk in life was a true example of his Christian belief, using as a motto, Proverb, 4:18.
He united with the Methodist Church at Morris Chapel, later moving his membership to the Methodist Church of Purdin, where it now remains.
He leaves to mourn his going, his wife, children, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Watson of Meadville, Missouri and Mrs. Marthy Morris of Baker, Oregon and other relatives and a host of friends.
In his passing, Purdin and vicinity losses a man of sterling character, being most congenial and industrious and his ambitions had not bounds.
Services were held at the Methodist Church in Purdin, Tuesday, January 5, 1943, at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. L.M. Hines and song services by W.W. Western, Beverly Darr, Guy Johnson and Alex Murrain, with Mrs. Marjorie Murrain at the piano.
The pall bearers were Floyd Hardin, Walter McIntire, Herbert Crookshanks, Herman Schrock, Guy Baskett and Morgan Buckman. Honorary pall bearers: Grafton Kingsolver, Grover Garrett, Joe Creason, Murphy Elliott, George Pulliam and Harrison Nichols.
The flower carriers were Betty Jean McIntire, Clorine Bagley, Martha Sue Fields, Lila Mae Garrett, Nadine Cassity and Jannett Johnson.
Burial was made in the Purdin cemetery under the direction of Shoene’s.
The Browning Leader-Record, Browning, Missouri. Thursday, 7 January 1943.
LKH note: Proverbs 4:18: The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25798538/george-wilson-hisel
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1943/1943_00002759.PDFGeorge married Mary Melvina Morris on 5 Aug 1887. Mary was born on 4 Nov 1867 in Missouri; died on 19 Apr 1954 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 21 Apr 1954 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Mary Melvina Morris was born on 4 Nov 1867 in Missouri; died on 19 Apr 1954 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 21 Apr 1954 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25798593/mary-melvina-hisel
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1954/1954_00016560.PDFChildren:
- 3. Margaret Faith Hisel was born in Jul 1894 in Missouri; died in 1984; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
Generation: 4
8. 
William Harrison Cassity was born on 4 Mar 1837 in Kentucky (son of Peter Thompson Cassity and Lydia West Evans); died on 3 Dec 1921 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Dec 1921 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1880, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1900, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
LKH note:
Death certificate for William H. Cassity, son of Thompson Cassity and Lydia W. Evans, gives date of birth as 8 January 1837 and date of death as 2 December 1921. Cemetery records for Purdin Cemetery gives date of birth as 4 March 1983 and date of death as 3 December 1923.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1921/1921_00035503.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21251324/william-h.-cassityWilliam married Louisa Crockett Jones on 17 Mar 1861. Louisa was born on 10 May 1843 in Spring Hill, Livingston County, Missouri; died on 11 Mar 1916 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 12 Mar 1916 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Louisa Crockett Jones was born on 10 May 1843 in Spring Hill, Livingston County, Missouri; died on 11 Mar 1916 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 12 Mar 1916 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Rev. E.L. Rutledge was called to Purdin Sunday, to officiate at the funeral of Mrs. Louisa C. Cassity, wife of Wm. Cassity. Her death occurred on the 11th. She was a highly esteemed lady with many relatives and friends. Her age was 72 years, 10 months and 1 day.
The Bullein, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 16 March 1916.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1916/1916_00011233.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21251347/louisa-crockett-cassityChildren:
- Martha Henderson Cassity was born on 1 Aug 1862 in Missouri; died on 24 Feb 1949 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 25 Feb 1959 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Columbus Cassity was born in 1864; died in 1864.
- Adell Alice Cassity was born on 18 Jan 1866 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 25 Jul 1931 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Jul 1931 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
- 4. Robert William Cassity was born on 19 Dec 1868 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 25 Jan 1942 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Jan 1942 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Sarah Jane Cassity was born on 17 Sep 1872 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 4 Nov 1933 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Nov 1933 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- James Andrew Cassity was born on 12 Dec 1874 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 29 Sep 1944 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 1 Oct 1944 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Effie May Cassity was born on 7 Sep 1877 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 20 Jan 1951 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 23 Jan 1951 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Alpha Omega Cassity was born on 28 Apr 1882 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 30 Jan 1953 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri; was buried on 2 Feb 1953 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Elva Frances Cassity was born on 2 Nov 1885 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 12 Jun 1958 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Jun 1958 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.