Galen Hartley Cassity
1912 - 1990 (78 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Galen Hartley Cassity was born on 23 Jul 1912 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma (son of Galen Edward Cassity and Anna Vesta McCurdy); died on 18 Nov 1990 in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Tempe Double Butte Cemetery, Maricopa County, Arizona. Other Events:
- Census: 1940, Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma
Notes:
Galen H. Cassity, 70, of Tempe, a retired associate registrar at Arizona State University, died Nov. 18, 1990. He was born in Oklahoma and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Frances; one daughter; one son; one sister; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. No services are planned. Carr Mortuary.
Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona. Wednesday, 21 November 1990.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89284639/galen-h.-cassityGalen married Frances June Perry on 29 Jul 1944 in Maricopa County, Arizona. Frances was born on 17 Jun 1918 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; died on 31 Jan 1997; was buried in Tempe Double Butte Cemetery, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Galen Edward Cassity was born on 18 Dec 1871 in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas (son of Martin Peter Marshall "M.P.M." Cassity and Griselle Wheeler); died on 2 Jan 1936 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; was buried in Okmulgee Cemetery, Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1920, Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1930, Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
Notes:
Tulsa Funeral For Okmulgeean
Galen E. Cassity Came to State in 1907; Active in Home City
Funeral services for Galen Edward Cassity, 64-year-old Okmulgee attorney and resident of Tulsa since last May, who died of cancer in a Tulsa hospital following an illness of several months, will be held Saturday from the Guardian funeral home.
The time of the service had not been set Thursday night. The body will be sent to Okmulgee for burial.
Cassity arrived in Okmulgee in 1907. He took an active part in civic life. He was a Mason, a past grand counselor of the Knights of Pythias and for a time was active in the Cooperative club of Okmulgee.
He was born at Bern, Kan., and educated in the University of Kansas, where he took his course in law. For a time after his graduation in 1903, he was located at Kansas City, Mo., where he began the practice of law.
Surviving are three daughters, Miss Ruth Cassity and Miss Glenelle Cassity, both of the home address, 1511 North Boston avenue, and Mrs. Georgia Felt of Indianapolis; two sons, Galen Hartley Cassity and Martin McCurdy Cassity, both of Tonkawa.
Tulsa World, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Friday, 3 January 1936.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160080271/galen-edward-cassityGalen married Anna Vesta McCurdy in 1903 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Anna (daughter of John Patterson McCurdy and Margaret Updegraff) was born on 11 May 1872 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Aug 1925 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma; was buried in Okmulgee Cemetery, Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Anna Vesta McCurdy was born on 11 May 1872 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (daughter of John Patterson McCurdy and Margaret Updegraff); died on 16 Aug 1925 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma; was buried in Okmulgee Cemetery, Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. Notes:
Mrs. G.E. Cassity Dies At Her Home
Wife of Pioneer Okmulgee Attorney and Leader in Civic Affairs Dies.
Mrs. G. E. Cassity, 817 North Okmulgee avenue, passed away at her home at 11:40 o'clock Sunday night after a lingering illness of more than 10 months.
Mr. Cassity, who is a practicing attorney in Okmulgee, and Mrs. Cassity came to Okmulgee shortly after statehood in 1907 and have lived here since.
Mrs. Cassity was a graduate of the University of Kansas, a lifelong member of the Christian Science church, a charter member and a prominent worker of the American Association of University Women, a charter member of the Okmulgee charter of the P.E.O. and a member of the Pythian Sisters.
She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Misses Ruth of Tulsa, Glenelle and Georgia of Okmulgee; two sons, Galen and Martin, Both of Okmulgee; two sisters, Mrs. R.A. Stewart and Mrs. S.A. Poe, both of Hutchinson, Kan., and two brothers, H.E. McCurdy of Hutchinson, and L.B. McCurdy of Chicago. Mrs. Cassity was 53 years old.
Definite arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed but it probably will be held Wednesday afternoon and burial will be in the Okmulgee cemetery.
Okmulgee Daily Democrat, Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Monday, 17 August 1925.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160080265/vesta-cassityChildren:
- Ruth Cassity was born on 21 Jul 1904 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
- Glenelle Cassity was born on 16 Jan 1906 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas; died on 11 Jul 1958 in Los Angeles County, California.
- Georgia Cassity was born on 14 Oct 1908 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma; died on 19 May 2002 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bel-Nor, Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- 1. Galen Hartley Cassity was born on 23 Jul 1912 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma; died on 18 Nov 1990 in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Tempe Double Butte Cemetery, Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Martin McCurdy Cassity was born on 19 Nov 1915 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma; died on 18 Nov 1990 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Okmulgee Cemetery, Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.
Generation: 3
4. Martin Peter Marshall "M.P.M." Cassity was born on 15 Jun 1835 in Kentucky (son of James Albert Cassity and Mary Ann Hedges); died on 12 Nov 1901 in Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri; was buried in Wetmore Cemetery, Wetmore, Nemaha County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Wetmore, Nemaha County, Kansas
Notes:
A sufficient amount of money was raised last Saturday by subscription to send M.P.M. Cassity to Oneida for treatment. Upwards of $30 was raised in a short time. Rev. T.E. Rolfe took the matter in hand. Mart will go to Oneida sometime this week.
The Wetmore Spectator, Wetmore, Kansas. Friday, 5 April 1901.
Letter From An Old Settler
The following letter from M.P.M. Cassity, an old and well known settler of Wetmore, was published in the Wetmore Spectator last week. His numerous friends in this county will sympathize with him and his sore affliction.
Plattesburg, Mo, May 13.
As I promised to let you hear from me will say that I am about the same as when I left Wetmore. I came her to my sister’s April 26th, after consultation and examination by Drs. Murdock, Morton and McDonald, at Oneida and St. Joseph. They advise me not to have an operation. Said they could perform the operation but there would be great danger in so doing. I was advised by Dr. Murdock, if went to Kansas City to go and see Drs. Minor & Thornton. I have written them and expect reply soon, and if they give me encouragement will go there. If I had plenty of money think I would have an operation and take chances. I feel very thankful to the friends who have assisted me in my great affliction. If I find that my ailment is incurable (which I fear at times at least is true) and I could be cared for there, would rather die at home than elsewhere. I am not afraid to death but dread the pain and suffering prior thereto. Dr. Morton of St. Joe said I should not look at my ailment in that way, that I might outlive him and that I could with local treatment at home or elsewhere be made to feel comfortable. I have to write lying down and am getting weary. I will try and keep you and all who feel interested in my welfare informed. Tell friends to write me here.
M.P.M. Cassity.
The Courier-Tribune, Seneca, Kansas. Friday 24 May 1901.
Death of M.P.M. Cassity
One of the first settles of Nemaha county passed away from this earth’s trials and tribulations in the death of M.P.M. Cassity who died at the home of his sister in Plattsburg, Missouri, last Tuesday November 12, after a long and distressing illness. The deceased came to Nemaha county in 1955 and was the first assessor in the county, at that time the assessors were appointed for the whole county, and perhaps no man was better know to old settlers than Mart Cassity. He was a lawyer by profession, and until about three years ago, when he took down with his last illness, he practiced law in the town of Wetmore. He leaves two sons, C.E. Cassity a student in the law department of the state university at Lawrence, and Geo. M. Cassity, who resides in Oklahoma. The remains were brought to Wetmore today, Thursday, and will be buried Friday.
The Courier-Tribune, Seneca, Kansas. Friday 15 November 1901.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135111117/martin-peter_marshall-cassityMartin married Griselle Wheeler on 25 Dec 1862 in Nemaha County, Kansas. Griselle (daughter of Lawrence R. Wheeler and Malinda Priest) was born on 20 Feb 1840 in Marion County, Kentucky; died on 3 Sep 1905 in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Griselle Wheeler was born on 20 Feb 1840 in Marion County, Kentucky (daughter of Lawrence R. Wheeler and Malinda Priest); died on 3 Sep 1905 in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1875, Rock Creek, Nemaha County, Kansas
- Census: 1880, Moline, Elk County, Kansas
- Residence: 1900, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas
Notes:
1875 Kansas state census. Rock Creek, Nemaha County, Kansas.
Grisella Cassity and her two sons, George and Ed, are in the household of her parents, Lawrence & Malinda Wheeler.
1880 Census. Moline, Elk County, Kansas. Grisella Cassity and her two sons, George and Ed, are in the household of her father widower, Lawrence Wheeler. Grisella is listed as a widow.
1900 census. Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. In 1900 city directory, Griselle is listed as the widow of Martin P.M. Cassity.
Grizelle Wheeler Cassity was born in Marion County, Kentucky, Feb. 20, 1846 and removed with her parents to Hold County, Mo., when about five years of age. In 1958 her father, Lawrence R. Wheeler, moved with his family to Nemaha county, Kansas, and settled on a farm about four miles south of Sabetha, on what is now known as the Kenreigh farm. There the deceased spent her happy girlhood days and grew to womanhood.
In 1962 she was married to martin P.M. Cassity, and removed to Wetmore, Kansas. Three children were born of this marriage, George M., Mary and Galen E., respectively. The daughter, Mary, died at the age of two years and was buried in the Wetmore cemetery. Her two sons still survive her. Geo. M. is a grain dealer and resides at Tonkawa, Okla. Galen E. is a practicing attorney resided in Kansas City, Mo.
Her marriage was not a happy one, and as a result of it she separated from Mr. Cassity in the Spring of 1882, and removed to a farm near Bern, Kansas, where her boys grew to manhood.
She claimed Bern as her home until the fall of 1901, when she went to El Reno, Okla., and there spent the winter with her sister, Mrs. Mary H. Magill. In the following spring she took up her abode with her son, G.E. Cassity at Hobart, Okla., and there remained with him until he removed to Kansas City, Mo.
Her last illness, which extended over a period of 8 months, was attended with great suffering at times, but her death seemed like a peaceful dream, a gradual sinking into a deep slumber, from which there is no earthly awakening.
Aside from her two sons, she is survived by her two sisters, Mrs. Alice Wise of Stillwater, Okla., and Mrs. Mary H. Magill, of Long Beach, Cal., and her father L.R. Wheeler, also of Long Beach.
The funeral services were conducted by Dr. W.F. Richardson, of the First Christian Church of Kansas City, and the remains were interred in Mt. Washington Cemetery on Monday Sept. 4th.
The Bern Gazette, Bern, Kansas. Friday, 15 September 1905.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80655430/griselle-cassityChildren:
- George McClelland Cassity was born on 31 Oct 1863 in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas; died on 15 Dec 1934 in Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma.
- Mary Cassity was born on 9 Aug 1868; died on 3 Jan 1871; was buried in Wetmore Cemetery, Wetmore, Nemaha County, Kansas.
- 2. Galen Edward Cassity was born on 18 Dec 1871 in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas; died on 2 Jan 1936 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; was buried in Okmulgee Cemetery, Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.
6. John Patterson McCurdy was born on 24 Feb 1837 in Centre County, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Nov 1904 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas; was buried in Hutchinson Eastside Cemetery, Reno County, Kansas. Other Events:
- _MILT: Civil War. Company K, Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry. Private.
- Census: 1900, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Notes:
Death of J.P. McCurdy.
Another Pioneer of Reno County Passes to the Other Side.
J.P. McCurdy died at his home in North Main street at 12:15 o'clock Wednesday night. The direct cause of death was anaemia. He had been in failing health for the past two years, but until a few days ago was able to get around with some difficulty. On November 8 he went to the polls in the First ward and voted, being taken in a carriage, and only two weeks ago was able to go out to his farm. He had been unconscious for the past several days, however, and this morning passed away peacefully. He had not suffered pain any since his sickness began and death came as sweet as restful slumber.
The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family residence. Dr. Yetter will conduct the service at the house. The pallbearers will be from the comrades of the Grand Army, of which organization he was a member. After the services at the house the remains will be taken to Eastside cemetery, where the Masonic lodge will conduct its ritualistic service for the dead.
John Patterson McCurdy was born in Center county, Pennsylvania, on February 29, 1837. At the time of his death he was nearly 68 years old. He lived in Pennsylvania till the age of 37 years and married there in 1865 to Margaret Updegraff, who mow survives him. In 1874 Mr. McCurdy removed his family to Hutchinson and for thirty years has lived in this city an honored and respected citizen. He had been a property owner and a progressive citizen and one who has been a factor in the building of the city. He served as a member of the city council.
Early in the war of the Rebellion Mr. McCurdy enlisted as a private in Company K, Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry, and served one enlistment. He was in later years a member of the Grand Army in this city. He was an attendant at the First Methodist church, though not a member of the church. His lodge relations consisted of membership in the Royal Arch Mason.
Mr. McCurdy was the father of eight children, five of whom are living: Dr. U.B. McCurdy of Kansas City, Dr. H.U. McCurdy of Hutchinson, Mrs. G.E. Cassity of Kansas City, Mrs. R.A. Stewart and Mrs. S.A. Poe of Hutchinson.
The Saturday Bee, Hutchinson, Kansas. Saturday, 19 November 1904.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55401942/john-patterson-mccurdyJohn married Margaret Updegraff in 1865. Margaret was born on 2 Dec 1843 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Feb 1915 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Hutchinson Eastside Cemetery, Reno County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Margaret Updegraff was born on 2 Dec 1843 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Feb 1915 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Hutchinson Eastside Cemetery, Reno County, Kansas. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55401965/margaret-mccurdyChildren:
- 3. Anna Vesta McCurdy was born on 11 May 1872 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Aug 1925 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma; was buried in Okmulgee Cemetery, Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.
Generation: 4
8. James Albert Cassity was born on 24 Jun 1797 in Bath County, Kentucky (son of Peter Thompson Cassity and Mary "Polly" Melissa Armstrong); died on 9 Jul 1845 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Hargis Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. Notes:
MHR note: James married second to Mary D. (Clack) Ringo. She was the widow of Lott Ringo whom she had married 7 September 1815 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Mary and Lott Ringo had 5 children: Fidelia Ringo (m. McPherson), Burtis G. Ringo (m. Nancy), Ann L. Ringo (m. H. T. Prather) , William Wallace Ringo, and Harrier D. Ringo (m. Sapp). Mary D. Clack was the daughter of Moses Clack. Mary D. (Clack) Ringo Cassity had two brother: Dixon Clack and Philip D. Clack.
MHR note: Mary Ann Cassity is given as "Polly Ann" on the stone. The Hargiss Cemetery is across a very narrow road from the railroad tracks. the graves have coffin-like covers and there is a tiny one beside theirs and a child-sized one next to that, both without inscriptions. The man living next to the little cemetery (James Edward Hall) said several stones had disappeared from the cemetery one night. One may have been that of their son, "Russell" Cassity.
LKH note: Burials in the Hargis Cemetery were relocated during the Cave Run Lake construction project, 1965-1974. Some burials were relocated to Alfrey Cemetery. However, I can find no information for relocation of James Albert Cassity and his family.
James married Mary Ann Hedges on 9 Jun 1825 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Mary (daughter of Levi Hedges and Rosannah Ribelin) was born on 7 Sep 1800 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 28 Oct 1838 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Hargis Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Mary Ann Hedges was born on 7 Sep 1800 in Fleming County, Kentucky (daughter of Levi Hedges and Rosannah Ribelin); died on 28 Oct 1838 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Hargis Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. Notes:
MHR note: When Mary "Polly Ann" (Hedges) Cassity died, her body was hauled on a sled drawn by an ox-team which forded a stream to get to Morehead. She is buried in Hargis Cemetery near the rail road tracks in Morehead.
LKH note: Burials in the Hargis Cemetery were relocated during the Cave Run Lake construction project, 1965-1974. Some burials were relocated to Alfrey Cemetery. However, I can find no information for relocation of James Albert Cassity and his family.
MHR note: Mary Ann Cassity is given as "Polly Ann" on the stone. The Hargiss Cemetery is across a very narrow road from the railroad tracks. the graves have coffin-like covers and there is a tiny one beside theirs and a child-sized one next to that, both without inscriptions. The man living next to the little cemetery (James Edward Hall) said several stones had disappeared from the cemetery one night. One may have been that of their son, "Russell" Cassity.
Buried:
See notes below.Children:
- Infant Cassity was born on 10 Feb 1827 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 10 Feb 1827 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Hargis Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Albert Russell Cassity was born on 21 Jan 1828 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 13 Sep 1856 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Hargis Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Eliza Jane Cassity was born on 22 Sep 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 10 Sep 1857 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- William Newton "Newt" Cassity was born on 5 Jun 1831 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 31 May 1919 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried on 3 Jun 1919 in Wetmore Cemetery, Wetmore, Nemaha County, Kansas.
- Rosannah Cassity was born on 10 Mar 1832 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 6 Jul 1911 in Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri; was buried on 7 Jul 1911 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri.
- 4. Martin Peter Marshall "M.P.M." Cassity was born on 15 Jun 1835 in Kentucky; died on 12 Nov 1901 in Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri; was buried in Wetmore Cemetery, Wetmore, Nemaha County, Kansas.
10. Lawrence R. Wheeler was born on 21 Aug 1823 in Kentucky; died on 25 Mar 1906 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Sabetha Cemetery, Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Mason County, Kentucky
- Census: 1860, Rock Creek, Nemaha County, Kansas
- Census: 1865, Lochnane Township, Brown County, Kansas
Notes:
Obituary:
An Old Settler Gone.
L.R. Wheeler, who located in Sabetha away back about 1855, passed away last week at Long Beach, California, where he went only last fall to spend the winter season. Mr. Wheeler was one of the best-known residents of the county. He was a life-long democrat and was one of the chief spirits of the party when there were but a handful of the faith in the county. He was the owner of a good farm in the vicinity of Sabetha and was for many years engaged in business in that city. He was past eight years of age at the time of his death. His body was brought to Sabetha for burial, being met on the way and accompanied back by his daughter, Mrs. Aaron Magill. The funeral took place Monday afternoon.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174824217/lawrence-r-wheelerLawrence married Malinda Priest. Malinda was born on 29 May 1828 in Kentucky; died on 23 Jun 1879; was buried in Sabetha Cemetery, Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Malinda Priest was born on 29 May 1828 in Kentucky; died on 23 Jun 1879; was buried in Sabetha Cemetery, Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas. Notes:
LKH note: In the 1865 Kansas census, Griselle Holland, b. about 1808, Kentucky, is in the household of Lawrence and Malinda Wheeler. I believe that Griselle is Malinda's widowed mother.
Griselle Holland (1808-1874) is buried in the same cemetery as Lawrence and Malinda Wheeler. And their eldest daughter is named Griselle.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174824238/malinda-m-wheelerChildren:
- 5. Griselle Wheeler was born on 20 Feb 1840 in Marion County, Kentucky; died on 3 Sep 1905 in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.