Andrew Laurence Cassity
1915 - 1995 (79 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Andrew Laurence Cassity was born on 15 Jun 1915 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (son of Willis Presley Cassity and Genevieve Belcher); died on 3 Apr 1995 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97409694/andrew-lawrence-cassity
2. 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-cassityWillis 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]
3. Genevieve Belcher was born on 23 Aug 1897 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of John William Belcher and Dora Belle Gilmer); died on 4 Nov 1995; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. Notes:
MHR note: Genevee married 2nd to Frank Pulliam, former husband of Effie Cassity.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108812371/genevieve-pulliamNotes:
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.
- 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.
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:
- 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. 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. John William Belcher was born on 25 Sep 1865 in Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 17 Oct 1931 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried on 19 Oct 1931 in Hoover Cemetery, Sullivan County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Duncan Township, Sullivan County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Death Comes to J.W. Belcher Today
Passed Away at His Home at 1:03 O’Clock Following An Illness of a Few Hours
J.W. Belcher, age 65, died at 1:30 this afternoon at his home in the Piper building at the corner of Locust and Clay streets, after an illness of a few hours. He suffered a stroke of paralysis this morning. The body was removed to the Gordon Funeral Home where it was prepared for burial. Arrangements for the funeral will be made later.
Mr. Belcher for the past fourteen years, with M.V. Piper, owner, was manager of the Piper building. He was a former resident of Purdin and Browning, but had lived in Chillicothe most of his life.
Besides his widow, he is survived by four children, Mrs. W.P. Cassity, Purdin; Mrs. Orville Coon, Howard, Kansas; Mrs. A.R. Hammack, Mexico; and Fay Belcher, St. Louis. He is also survived by ten grandchildren.
Mr. Belcher was born September 25, 1866.
The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri. Saturday, 17 October 1931.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84799793/john-william-belcher
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1931/1931_00035771.PDFJohn married Dora Belle Gilmer on 15 Feb 1888 in Sullivan County, Missouri. Dora was born on 23 Jul 1870 in Missouri; died on 31 May 1958 in Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas; was buried in Cresco Cemetery, Howard, Elk County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Dora Belle Gilmer was born on 23 Jul 1870 in Missouri; died on 31 May 1958 in Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas; was buried in Cresco Cemetery, Howard, Elk County, Kansas. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16198088/dora-b.-clarkChildren:
- 3. Genevieve Belcher 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.
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.