Robert Wyley Caskey: McKeown Genealogy

1905 - 2001 (95 years)

Generation: 1

Robert Wyley Caskey was born on 20 Dec 1905 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa (son of Robert George Caskey and Elizabeth Blair); died on 17 Apr 2001; was buried in Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, Bethel, Sullivan County, New York

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229661948/robert-wyley-caskey

Division 3, Section F, Range 11

Robert married Mary Grace Allen on 17 Jun 1937 in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa. Mary was born on 24 May 1915 in nebraska; died on 4 Jan 2008; was buried in Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Generation: 2

Robert George Caskey was born on 16 Nov 1844 in Sumter County, Alabama (son of James Caskey and Catherine MaWhinney); died on 16 Nov 1917 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, Harlan, Page County, Iowa
Census: 1905, Harlan, Page County, Iowa

Notes:

History of Page County, Iowa
by W. L. Kershaw, et al. 2 vols. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1909

[page 309] ROBERT GEORGE CASKEY
Robert George Caskey, who carries on general farming on section 20, Harlan township, in a most practical and progressive manner, was born in Sumter county, Alabama, November 16, 1844. His parents were James and Katharine (Mawhinney) Caskey, who were natives of the north of Ireland, born in County Down and Armagh respectively. The mother came to the [page 310] United States with her parents when sixteen years of age, and the father crossed the Atlantic on attaining his majority in company with a sister, while his parents afterward followed. The young couple were married in 1829. Mr Caskey had worked in a flaxmill in his native country, but turned his attention to farming in the new world. About 1852 he removed with his family to Cook county, Illinois, settling thirty miles south of Chicago, and four years later, in the fall of 1856, came to Page county, Iowa, arriving on the 16th of October. Both he and his wife continued to reside in this county throughout their remaining days and both reached a ripe old age. The father, who was born in 1800, passed away in 1894, while the mother, whose birth occurred in 1806, died in 1892. He was the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of land in the homestead place in Harlan township and in the careful cultivation and development of the farm he made a good living for his family, which numbered ten children, namely: John, who enlisted from Page county as a member of Company C, Fifth Iowa Cavalry, in 1861 and died at the front; Alexander S., deceased; Jane, the deceased wife of William C. Brown; William, who died in Illinois at the age of sixteen years; James, who is living in College Springs, Iowa; Mary Ann, the widow of John Pollock, a farmer of Harlan township; Sampson, who was also a member of Company C, Fifth Iowa Cavalry and died in a Confederate prison at Florence, South Carolina, while serving in the Civil war; Robert George, of this review; Joseph, who is living in College Springs; and Isaac V., who is located at Billings, Oklahoma.

Robert G. Caskey was but eight years of age when his parents removed from Alabama to Cook county, Illinois, and was a youth of twelve years when they came to Page county, where he has since made his home. He has been a life-long farmer, early becoming familiar with all the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist as he cultivates his crops and raises his stock. He is now the owner of eighty acres of arable and productive land on section 20, Harlan township, and he also owns twenty acres of timber land on section 22. He works earnestly and persistently in tilling his fields and his farm present a well cultivated and well improved appearance.

In 1898 Mr. Caskey was married to Miss Elizabeth Blair, a native of Ireland, born February 14, 1868. She came to America with her parents, James and Jane Blair, when two years of age and died in this county, June 13, 1909. The children of that marriage are: James Arthur, who was born January 1, 1900; William Howard D., born October 5, 1901; Jane Isabella, born July 28, 1903; Robert Wiley, December 20, 1905; and Lisle Stewart, April 18, 1909.

Mr. Caskey is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church and his life is in consistent harmony with its principles. He attempts to live peaceably with all, to overreach no one in a business transaction, but give just returns at all times. He enjoys the respect and good will of those who know him and is a worth citizen of the county in which he has now resided for more than a half century. Few men are more familiar with its history for through fifty-three years he has witnessed its growth and development as the [page 311] wild lands have been reclaimed for purposes of civilization and converted into fine farms, while attractive homes have been built and thriving towns and cities have sprung up. He has at all times been an interested witness of its progress and has also borne his full share in the work of general improvement.
(source Page County Iowa genweb page)

https://archive.org/details/historyofpagecou01kers

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157552451/robert-george-caskey

Lot 75, #2

Robert married Elizabeth Blair on 26 Oct 1898 in Horton, Page County, Iowa. Elizabeth was born on 14 Feb 1868 in Ireland; died on 13 Jun 1909 in Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth Blair was born on 14 Feb 1868 in Ireland; died on 13 Jun 1909 in Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.

Notes:

Daughter of James and Jane Blair; immigrated in 1870. Married in 1898 to Robert G. Caskey. Mother to James Arthur, William Howard D., Jane Isabella, Robert Wiley and Lisle Stewart.

Name:
daughter of James Blair and Jane Luke

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157552482/elizabeth-caskey

Lot 75, #3

Children:

James Arthur Caskey was born on 1 Jan 1900 in Iowa; died in 1974; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
William Howard "Howard" Caskey was born on 5 Oct 1901 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; died on 20 Oct 1982 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
Jane Isabel Caskey was born on 28 Jul 1903 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; died on 3 Nov 1991 in Braddyville, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Page County, Iowa.
1. Robert Wyley Caskey was born on 20 Dec 1905 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; died on 17 Apr 2001; was buried in Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Lilse Stewart Caskey was born on 18 Apr 1909 in Harlan, Page County, Iowa; died in May 1980; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.

Generation: 3

James Caskey was born on 17 Jul 1802 in County Londonderry, Ireland; died on 16 Nov 1894 in Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1850, Choctaw County, Alabama
Census: 1860, Nodaway, Page County, Iowa
Census: 1870, Harlan, Page County, Iowa

Notes:

Biographical History of Page County, Iowa, Lewis & Dunbar Publishers, 113 Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, 1890

JAMES CASKEY.—Page County is not behind other counties in the State of Iowa in its indebtedness to the beautiful " Emerald Isle," which has given up so many of her sons and daughters to the settlement of the New World. Prominent among this number is James Caskey, who was born in county Londonderry, Ireland, July 17, 1802. He is a son of John and Ann (Dun) Caskey, and during his youth assisted his father in his flax-mill, and worked at farming. He remained in his native land until 1828, when he set sail for America; after landing he remained in Philadelphia for a few months, and then went to Mobile, Alabama, afterward locating on a farm in Greene County, Alabama.
Mr. Caskey was married January 29 1829, to Catherine Mawhinney, a daughter of Alexander and Jane (Dunn) Mawhinney, natives of county Londonderry, Ireland, who emigrated to America in 1820. Catherine is the second child of a family of eight; she was born in county Londonderry, Ireland, October 29, 1806. After they were married they lived on the farm in Greene County, where they continued to reside until 1852, when they removed to Cook County, Illinois; when living in this county Mr. Caskey shipped the first corn to Chicago that was transported on the Illinois Central Railroad. In October, 1856, the family landed in Page County, Iowa, where they have since made their home. In making the journey they first went to St. Louis by rail, thence by boat to St. Joseph, Missouri, and the remainder of the way in wagons. Mr. Caskey entered his farm, which consisted of 160 acres, from the Government; it was wild land without any improvements; he erected a building 16x24 feet, and when finally they were housed in this comfortable dwelling a happier or more contented family could not have been found in Page County. It was not a life of luxury or ease, which they led for many years to come, but one of industry and continued effort; the trials and privations of pioneer life were met unflinchingly, and every exertion was made to add to the prosperity of the family and community. The growth and development of the county has been largely forwarded by Mr. Caskey.
In those days neighbors were few, but the social qualities were cultivated none the less. In the lack of a house of worship our esteemed subject opened his own dwelling, where the settlers for miles around met for religious service. The first communion was administered by the Rev. Joseph McCracken of the Reformed Presbyterian Church; he was the first regular pastor employed by the society. Mr. Caskey and his family have ever been active workers in the cause of their Master, and have thus contributed to the advancement of the community.
Ten children have been born to Mr. Caskey and wife: John died while in the service of his country, being a member of the Filth Iowa Cavalry, Company C. He passed away at Paducah, Kentucky, his death being caused by disease contracted at Ft. Donelson; Jane, the widow of William Brown, deceased, and her two daughters are still living on their farm in Harlan Township; Alexander died in July, 1889; William died in Illinois; James M. is a farmer, residing in Harlan Township; [page 671] Mary Ann is at home; Sampson died while in the service at Florence, South Carolina, January 13, 1865, having served three years; he was a member of the Fifth Iowa Cavalry, and was a prisoner in the Confederate army at the time of his death; Robert G. resides on a farm in Harlan Township; Joseph F. lives on the old homestead, and Isaac B., who larms in Harlan Township.
Joseph F. and Mary Ann are living with their aged parents, caring for them as only a son and daughter can do; they cheerfully per form this filial duty, and have the esteem and respect of the whole neighborhood.
While residing in the South Mr. Caskey was opposed to slave-holding, and always advocated its abolition.

http://iagenweb.org/page/histories/1890/sollars.html

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80048650/james-caskey

Lot 22, #3

James married Catherine MaWhinney on 27 Jan 1829 in Greene County, Alabama. Catherine was born on 5 Sep 1806 in County Londonderry, Ireland; died on 29 Oct 1892 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine MaWhinney was born on 5 Sep 1806 in County Londonderry, Ireland; died on 29 Oct 1892 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.

Notes:

Buried:
From Covenanter Cemetery Families, page 40, James and Catherine are buried in plots #3 and #4 on Lot 22.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48379269/catharine-caskey

Children:

John Caskey was born about 1830 in Alabama; died on 19 Feb 1862 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky.
Jane Dunn Caskey was born on 7 Sep 1831 in Greene County, Alabama; died on 9 Nov 1907 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
Alexander Caskey was born on 2 Jan 1834 in Greene County, Alabama; died on 7 Jul 1888 in Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
William Alfred Caskey was born in 1835 in Greene County, Alabama.
James MaWhinney Caskey was born on 14 Nov 1837 in Greene County, Alabama; died on 17 Feb 1921 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
Mary A. Caskey was born on 16 Jan 1840 in Greene County, Alabama; died on 25 May 1926 in Harlan Township, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
Sampson Caskey was born about 1842 in Alabama; died on 13 Jan 1865 in Florence, Florence County, South Carolina.
2. Robert George Caskey was born on 16 Nov 1844 in Sumter County, Alabama; died on 16 Nov 1917 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
Joseph F. Caskey was born in Nov 1846 in Alabama; died in 1930; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
Isaac Beniah Caskey was born on 23 Dec 1848 in Green County, Alabama; died on 26 Feb 1910 in Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in Billings Union Cemetery, Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma.

McKeown and Shields Families

Robert Wyley Caskey