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Lila Pearl Cassity

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  1. 1.  Lila Pearl CassityLila Pearl Cassity was born in 1901 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of James Andrew Cassity and Nora Alene Powell); died in 1904 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23797254/lila-pearl-cassity


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Andrew CassityJames Andrew Cassity was born on 12 Dec 1874 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (son of William Harrison Cassity and Louisa Crockett Jones); died on 29 Sep 1944 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 1 Oct 1944 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: insurance adjustor/agent
    • Census: 1900, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1920, Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas
    • Census: 1930, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas

    Notes:

    James Andrew Cassity, 70 years old, died at his home at the Avalon Apartments at 4:45 o’clock Friday morning, after an illness of five years.
    Mr. Cassity was born near Purdin. He came to Mexico from Topeka, Kans., where he was a railroad insurance writer for the Continental Casualty Company of Chicago. He had been a resident of Mexico for the past five years.
    Short services were held for James A. Cassity who died at his home, 203 West Love street, Friday morning, at the McPheeter Chapel Sunday morning at 9 a.m. The Rev. George A. Hammon, pastor of the First Baptist church of Mexico, officiating and music was furnished by Mrs. George Hammon and Mrs. John Felgar.
    On Sunday afternoon, funeral services were held at Purdin and burial was in the family lot in the cemetery there. Service were conducted by the pastor of the First Baptist church of Linneus. Nephews of the deceased acted as pallbearers.
    Mexico Weekly Ledger, Mexico, Missouri. Thursday, 5 October 1944.


    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1944/1944_00030421.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23797211/james-andrew-cassity

    James married Nora Alene Powell on 17 Mar 1896 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Nora (daughter of Leonard Franklin Powell and Nancy Turner) was born on 10 Jun 1880 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Apr 1977 in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Nora Alene PowellNora Alene Powell was born on 10 Jun 1880 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of Leonard Franklin Powell and Nancy Turner); died on 11 Apr 1977 in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Mrs. T.H. Thorpe received word that her aunt Mrs. Boss (Nora) Cassity had passed away at a rest home near Trenton at the age of 96. She was also an aunt of Nora Peery by marriage. Mrs. Cassity was a former Browning resident and services were held at the Wade Funeral Home in Browning at 2 p.m. April 14.
    The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri. Tuesday, 19 April 1977.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23797901/nora-a-cassity

    Children:
    1. 1. Lila Pearl Cassity was born in 1901 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died in 1904 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    2. Esther Maude Cassity was born on 1 Mar 1899 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 20 Mar 1944 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
    3. Wilson Leonard Cassity was born on 19 Feb 1908 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 22 Mar 1982 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.


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. 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. 2. 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.

  3. 6.  Leonard Franklin Powell was born on 29 Jan 1852 in Missouri; died on 2 Oct 1922 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 3 Oct 1922 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1900, Jackson, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1920, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri

    Notes:

    LEONARD FRANK , died in Browning MO. He was born west of Linneus MO. Married NANCY TURNER 29 Mar 1877. Four children born, EMMA OPAL died early in life. He leaves his wife and children, BERT L. POWELL, Browning; NORA CASSITY, Topeka KS; FLORENCE MURRELL of Browning; Services at the Baptist Church.


    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1922/1922_00031005.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26975175/leonard-franklin-powell

    Leonard married Nancy Turner on 29 Mar 1877. Nancy was born on 20 Oct 1853 in Arno, Douglas Coutny, Missouri; died on 31 Dec 1947 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 3 Jan 1948 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Nancy Turner was born on 20 Oct 1853 in Arno, Douglas Coutny, Missouri; died on 31 Dec 1947 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 3 Jan 1948 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    NANCY, daughter of WILLIAM and HANNAH WEST TURNER, came to Linn County MO at age 11. 29 Mar 1877 married LEONARD FRANKLIN POWELL. Children born, EMMA OPAL died age 8; BERT, NORA now Mrs BOSS CASSITY and Mrs GROVER (FLORENCE) MURRELL. In 1908 moved to Browning MO. Husband died 2 Oct 1922. Also left a sister ANN MOORE of CA. (The Browning Leader-Record, issue 8 Jan 1948, Browning MO.)

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1947/1947_00044472.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88381613/nancy-powell

    Children:
    1. 3. Nora Alene Powell was born on 10 Jun 1880 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Apr 1977 in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri; was buried 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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