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Willis Presley Cassity

Male 1894 - 1973  (79 years)


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  1. 1.  Willis Presley Cassity was born on 9 Jul 1894 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (son of Robert William Cassity and Ora Anna Karr); died in Sep 1973 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: taxi driver
    • Census: 1920, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1930, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22406098/w.-presley-cassity

    Willis married Genevieve Belcher before 1920, and was divorced before 1940. Genevieve (daughter of John William Belcher and Dora Belle Gilmer) was born on 23 Aug 1897 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 4 Nov 1995; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    MHR gives marriage date as 12 Nov 1923, but William Presley Cassity and Gevieve Cassity are already in the 1920 US census with two sons ages 4 and 3.

    Children:
    1. Andrew Laurence Cassity was born on 15 Jun 1915 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 3 Apr 1995 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
    2. Earl Jack Cassity was born on 23 Jan 1917 in Missouri; died on 3 Jul 2003; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.

    Willis married Verna Lovelle Sanders on 8 Jan 1933 in Unionville, Putman County, Missouri. Verna was born on 18 Apr 1905 in Missouri; died in May 1980; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Willis Presley “Sonny” Cassity was born on 13 Apr 1946 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 16 Jul 2014 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert William CassityRobert 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-cassity

    Robert 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]


  2. 3.  Ora Anna KarrOra 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-cassity

    Children:
    1. 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.
    2. 1. 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.
    3. 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.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Harrison CassityWilliam 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.-cassity

    William 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]


  2. 5.  Louisa Crockett JonesLouisa 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-cassity

    Children:
    1. 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.
    2. Columbus Cassity was born in 1864; died in 1864.
    3. 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. 2. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. 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.
    7. 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.
    8. 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.
    9. 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.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Peter Thompson Cassity was born on 15 Apr 1811 in Bath County, Kentucky (son of Peter Thompson Cassity and Mary "Polly" Melissa Armstrong); died on 25 Sep 1889 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: Civil War
    • Census: 1850, Lee County, Iowa
    • Census: 1860, Sullivan County, Missouri
    • Census: 1870, Polk, Sullivan County, Missouri
    • Census: 1880, Polk, Sullivan County, Missouri

    Notes:

    62nd EMM (Enrolled Missouri Militia). Company C. Enlisted 26 July 1862 in Laclede, Missouri. Served 9 October 1864 - 2 December 1864 in Brookfield, Missouri.


    _MILT:
    62nd EMM (Enrolled Missouri Militia). Company C.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120568378/peter-thompson-cassity

    Peter married Lydia West Evans on 24 Oct 1831 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Lydia was born on 22 Feb 1811 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 6 Mar 1887 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Lydia West Evans was born on 22 Feb 1811 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 6 Mar 1887 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    MHR note: Lydia died of pneumonia.

    MHR note: Lydia was the daughter of Isaac Evans ,Sr.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189016095/lydia-west-cassity

    Children:
    1. Isaac Newton Cassity was born on 7 Jul 1832 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 5 Nov 1862 in Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
    2. Louisa Jane Cassity was born on 13 Mar 1834 in Kentucky; died on 13 Nov 1900 in Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
    3. Peter Thompson Cassity was born on 12 Dec 1836 in Kentucky; died on 2 Dec 1911 in Cora, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 3 Dec 1911 in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
    4. 4. William Harrison Cassity was born on 4 Mar 1837 in Kentucky; died on 3 Dec 1921 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Dec 1921 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    5. Sarah Elizabeth Cassity was born on 25 Dec 1839 in Kentucky; died on 4 Sep 1925 in Cockrell Township, Chariton County, Missouri; was buried on 5 Sep 1925 in Fairview Cemetery, Cockrell Township, Chariton County, Missouri.
    6. John Edward Cassity was born on 7 Dec 1842 in Kentucky; died on 29 Nov 1868 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
    7. Delila Ann Cassity was born on 10 Feb 1845 in Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 26 Sep 1918 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Sep 1918 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    8. Maryann Malinda Cassity was born about 1849 in Iowa; died in 1886 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
    9. Alonzo Morton Cassity was born on 2 May 1851 in Lee County, Iowa; died on 8 Apr 1915 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Apr 1915 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.


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