William Edward Allen
1871 - 1906 (35 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. William Edward Allen was born on 14 Apr 1871 in Kentucky (son of William Riley Allen and Martha J. Viann Cassity); died on 27 Jul 1906 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27326458/alice-henrietta-allenFamily/Spouse: Sarah Caroline Razor. Sarah (daughter of James Wilmington Razor and Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Hedges) was born on 27 Feb 1878 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Oct 1899 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Mary Emma Allen was born on 20 Dec 1896 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 29 Nov 1988 in Clarksville, Clark County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Dec 1988 in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana.
2. William Riley Allen was born on 25 Jun 1845 in Morgan County, Kentucky; died on 1 Oct 1879 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1870, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
Notes:
Note on Find a Grave:
Married to Martha V. Cassity - Father of John Alexander Allen who founded Allen's Meat Market, later Allen's IGA on abt.103 W. Main Street in Morehead, KY Building still has JA Allen on bldg.
Buried:
MHR note: William Allen has a stone, but his wife does not.
William married Martha J. Viann Cassity on 14 Jul 1865. Martha (daughter of Isaac Russell Cassity and Joyce Davis) was born on 2 Sep 1848 in Morgan County, Kentucky; died on 10 Jul 1887 in Siloam, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Martha J. Viann Cassity was born on 2 Sep 1848 in Morgan County, Kentucky (daughter of Isaac Russell Cassity and Joyce Davis); died on 10 Jul 1887 in Siloam, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
Notes:
MHR note: Martha Vian (Cassity) Allen is buried at Siloam Cemetery north of Bluestone, Kentucky but has no stone. Martha thought that she was taking measles and wished to break out well so built a fire in the stove, although it was summer, and she wrapped herself up but died.
Buried:
MHR note: Martha Vian (Cassity) Allen is buried at Siloam Cemetery north of Bluestone, Kentucky but has no stone.
Children:
- George Wilson Allen was born on 31 May 1866 in Kentucky; died on 24 Dec 1909 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Minnie Davis Allen was born on 1 Oct 1868 in Kentucky; died before 1910 in Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- 1. William Edward Allen was born on 14 Apr 1871 in Kentucky; died on 27 Jul 1906 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Sophronia M. "Fronia" Allen was born on 10 Nov 1878 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died in 1938 in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- John Alexander Allen was born on 1 Aug 1876 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 9 Aug 1943 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Samuel Littleton Allen was born on 11 Sep 1878 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 2 Jul 1963 in Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
Generation: 3
6. Isaac Russell Cassity was born on 23 Mar 1799 in Bath County, Kentucky (son of Peter Thompson Cassity and Mary "Polly" Melissa Armstrong); died on 2 Sep 1864 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Fleming County, Kentucky
- Census: 1860, Rowan County, Kentucky
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134249783/isaac-russell-cassityIsaac married Joyce Davis on 5 Feb 1829. Joyce (daughter of Jesse Davis) was born on 9 Aug 1807 in Kentucky; died on 29 Oct 1871 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Joyce Davis was born on 9 Aug 1807 in Kentucky (daughter of Jesse Davis); died on 29 Oct 1871 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1870, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
Notes:
MHR note: Parents are Jesse Davis and Elizabeth Haugham
Name:
daughter of Jesse Davis and Elizabeth Haugham
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134249827/joyce-cassityChildren:
- Mary Elizabeth Cassity was born on 16 Nov 1829 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 13 Feb 1853 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Aletha Jane Cassity was born on 6 Jun 1831 in Bull Fork, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 2 Jul 1889 in Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Malinda L. Cassity was born about 1832 in Kentucky; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Nancy Cassity was born on 15 Oct 1834 in Siloam, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 8 Dec 1851; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Amanda Malvina Cassity was born on 25 Aug 1836 in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 27 Mar 1924 in Napa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California.
- Sallie Hilda Cassity was born on 29 Sep 1838 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 22 Mar 1922 in Montezuma, Parke County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Mar 1922 in Oakland Cemetery, Montezuma, Parke County, Indiana.
- Jesse Cassity was born on 16 Feb 1841 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 18 Jun 1842 in Siloam, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Emily America Cassity was born on 19 Sep 1844 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 14 Feb 1918 in Montezuma, Parke County, Indiana; was buried on 16 Feb 1918 in Oakland Cemetery, Montezuma, Parke County, Indiana.
- 3. Martha J. Viann Cassity was born on 2 Sep 1848 in Morgan County, Kentucky; died on 10 Jul 1887 in Siloam, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky.
Generation: 4
12. Peter Thompson Cassity was born on 19 Jun 1775 in Virginia; died on 12 May 1862 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1810, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky
- Census: 1820, Fleming County, Kentucky
- Census: 1830, Fleming County, Kentucky
- Census: 1850, Fleming County, Kentucky
- Census: 1860, Rowan County, Kentucky
Notes:
MHR note: Peter Thompson Cassity's parents were William Cassity and Nancy Thompson.
LKH note: I have not yet found documentation of William and Nancy (Thompson) Cassity.
MHR note: Peter Thompson Cassity was named after his grandfather's name, Peter, and his mother's maiden name, Thompson.
MHR note: Peter Cassity was a preacher (or elder). He officiated the marriages of several of his grandchildren.
1810 US census
Name: Peter Cassidy
Flemingsburg, Fleming, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 7
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 9
1820 US census, enumerated 7 August 1820
Name: Peter Cassidy
Fleming, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 6
Free White Persons - Under 16: 5
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 10
1830 census
Name: Peter Cassity
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Eastern Division, Fleming, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 5
1850 US census, enumerated 20 August 1850
Division 2, Fleming County, Kentucky
Peter Cassity, age 74, farmer, real estate $1200
Mary, age 78
Albert R, age 22
Rosanah, age 17
Martin M, age 14
Albert, Rosanah, and Martin are the children of Peter and Mary's son and daughter-in-law, James Albert Cassity (1797-1845) and Mary Ann (Hedges) Cassity (1800-1838).
Buried:
MHR note: Peter T. and Mary have stones in Three Lick Cemetery on an oak-covered hill, 6.5 miles beyond the Farmer Kentucky rail road station. A great many graves in that cemetery are unmarked. Some had been enclosed in a rail fence which has crumbled and rotted away.Peter married Mary "Polly" Melissa Armstrong on 20 Sep 1796 in Clark County, Kentucky. Mary was born on 10 Feb 1779 in Augusta County, Viriginia; died on 29 Sep 1860 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Mary "Polly" Melissa Armstrong was born on 10 Feb 1779 in Augusta County, Viriginia; died on 29 Sep 1860 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. Notes:
MHR note: Parents are Robert Armstrong and Mary Russell.
LKH note: I have not yet found documentation for Robert and Mary (Russell) Armstrong).
MHR note: Letter from Ida Cronkhite dated 17 May 1951.
Family legend: Mary Russell. A young Irishman named Russell, married a young widow with a small daughter. After Russell had fathered three sons and a daughter, he decided to go to America. his step-daughter would receive a small inheritance at 18. There were still some months to go. So he went on, with the three sons, and the wife and the two daughters would follow. This was the days of sailing ships, three months to cross, three months for a letter to come back. The letter came from Chillicothe, Ohio.
The inheritance was duly paid in gold. Then Mrs. Russell and her two daughters started to join her husband. This would perhaps bring the time to three years, and don't ask any more details, for that is all I have. On board, the oldest died at sea ad was buried at sea. And when Mrs. Russell and her daughter, Mary got to Chillicothe, Ohio she was told her husband was long dead and the three sons "bound out". Two had been taken farther into the wild west (Indiana?) but she found the youngest and tried to buy him back. His guardian refused to let him go. So she stole him and left gold to pay for his time and the all three went away from there.
Mary Russell was one of the girls who helped go to the spring till they filled all available vessels in case the Indians attacked. And Rebecca (Anderson) Maxwell Crawford helped. Mary Russell married Isaac Armstrong. When Mary (Armstrong) Cassity met Elizabeth (Crawford) Vawter at the home of P. T. Hedges in Fleming County, Kentucky to view their great-grandson, T.A. [Thaddeus A. Hedges], they told what each had heard of that time, from their mothers. Zane Grey used it in a novel. I don't know where the fort was.
The family ghost story. Isaac Armstrong's (it could have been Robert Isaac Armstrong, probably Robert Armstrong) were making up the maple syrup. There was much work, and it called for many hands. There was no beet or cane sugar in those days. Elder berry bushes furnished spouts to carry the sap, after they were cut in suitable lengths and the pith pushed out. They had a pot, many buckets, so they chopped logs about two feet long, split in half and with hatchet and fire they made a trough to set under the spout. Every morn they collected the sap from the trees and carried it to the kettle (or the kettles, if they had more than one) and boiled till it was "just right" for syrup or sugar. This lasted a week or ten days, till the leaf buds swelled, to spoil the flavor. So all hands helped. Mary Armstrong and her brothers (Robert Armstrong and James Armstrong) and cousins, Isabell and George Steele, from 20 miles away, and those who lived near. Today was the last day, and the boys said tonight would be rainy, dark of the moon, and they hadn't had a coon hunt yet. The sap was all in, and plenty of wood, and Polly and Ibby could finish the boiling for they were going hunting, for tomorrow they would all go home. When the syrup was finally done, it was dark, and half a mile from the house through the woods. Indians didn't trouble much any more, and bears and panthers not often. Polly picked up a stout stick and assured Ibby there was nothing to fear. Presently they heard a groan and saw a white "something" beside the path. Ibby said, "let's go" . Polly said it might be a sick horse. Ibby fled toward the house, but Polly drew near. Again the strange groan and a flounder. Polly said "Be you devil or what you may, I'll give you one lick" and struck with all her strength and fled. Next morn the boys were cross, and did not seem to have anything to report from the coon hunt and scattered home. A year later they again assemble. "Bob" (either a cousin or brother) asked Polly to cut his hair. She asked "how come that scar on your head?" "If you won't get mad, I'll tell you". He had been the ghost. "And you almost killed me".
This was my great-grandmother Polly [Mary] Armstrong (b.10 Feb 1779, Virginia; d.29 Sept. 1860, Rowan County, Kentucky) married Peter Thompson Cassity (b. 19 June 1775, Virginia; d.12 May 1862, Rowan County, Kentucky. Her brothers were James Armstrong (b.1758, d.1830) and Robert Armstrong.
MHR note:
James Armstrong was the brother of Polly who married Peter Thompson Cassity who is our ancestor. He is buried in 3 Lick Cemetery, on a hill near the old log house of William Ribelin Hedges, and I saw his stone when there the first time but he had died so much earlier than Polly that I didn't recognize the possibility of his being her brother, and didn't copy the inscription, and when I went back the next time, the stone had disappeared, but the people next door denied all knowledge of having anything to do with its removal, tho I think they had removed it to plant tobacco there.
Buried:
MHR note: Peter T. and Mary have stones in Three Lick Cemetery on an oak-covered hill, 6.5 miles beyond the Farmer Kentucky rail road station. A great many graves in that cemetery are unmarked. Some had been enclosed in a rail fence which has crumbled and rotted away.Children:
- James Albert Cassity was born on 24 Jun 1797 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 9 Jul 1845 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Hargis Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- 6. Isaac Russell Cassity was born on 23 Mar 1799 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 2 Sep 1864 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Mary Cassity was born on 18 May 1801 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died in 1847 in Greenup County, Kentucky.
- William T. Cassity was born on 2 Jan 1803 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 21 Jan 1868 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Grantsville Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Malinda Russell Cassity was born on 14 Oct 1805 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 12 Sep 1887 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Armstrong Russell Cassity was born on 21 Jul 1807 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 24 Sep 1881 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Linn County, Missouri.
- Alvah Russell Cassity was born on 4 Jul 1809 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 10 Nov 1860 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Cassity Cemetery, Linn County, Missouri.
- Peter Thompson Cassity was born on 15 Apr 1811 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 25 Sep 1889 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Shatto Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri.
- Nancy Cassity was born on 9 Nov 1813 in Bath County, Kentucky; died in 1870 in Missouri; was buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Ewing, Fleming County, Kentucky.
14. Jesse Davis was born in 1752; died on 12 Nov 1857 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134502053/jesse-davis
His gravestone shows 1752 as his birth year, but his signed pension records has it as 1762.
Inscription
Revol. Soldier, age 105.
Buried next to Elizabeth Davis.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134502017/elizabeth-davisChildren:
- 7. Joyce Davis was born on 9 Aug 1807 in Kentucky; died on 29 Oct 1871 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky.