Silas Casey (1807 - 1882)

Born 12 Jul 1807 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States

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Descendants

Died 22 Jan 1882 at age 74 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States

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Biography

Silas Casey is Notable.

Biography and Photographs on Find A Grave [1]

Rhode Island Births and Christenings:

Name Silas Casey

Gender Male

Birth Date 12 Jul 1807

Birthplace EAST GREENWICH,KENT,RHODE ISLAND

Father's Name Wanton Casey

Mother's Name Elizabeth

During the 1855 New York State Census Family #138, 1. Silas Casey (age 46, born in RI), is living in E.D. 3, Ward 11, Brooklyn City, Kings, New York, with his wife, 2. Abby F Casey (age 42, born in RI), and their children,

3. Thos L Casey (Son, age 24, born in Jefferson County, NY)

4. Abby P Casey (Daughter, age 17, born in CT)

5. Silas Casey (Son, age 14, born in RI)

6. Elizabeth Casey (Daughter, age 12, born in Erie County, NY)

7. Edward W Casey (Son, age 4, born in CA)

8. Ann Clark (Female Servant, age 22, born in Ireland)

9. Bridget Higgins (Female Servant, age 19, born in Ireland)

Silas and Abby's house is built of material "Frame" and valued at $5,000. Silas' occupation is "U.S.A", he is native born and is "Owner of Land"; Thomas is "Leut. U.S.A", is native born and is "Owner of Land"; Ann and Bridget are "Aliens". The Casey family have resided in Brooklyn for three years.

During the 1860 United States Census Dwelling #724, Family #724, 1. Silas Casey (age 52, born in RI), is living in Garrison at Fort Stulaconn, Pierce, Washington Territory, with his wife, 2. Abigal P Casey (age 46, born in RI), and their children

3. Abigal P Casey (Daughter, age 22, born in CT)

4. E G Casey (Daughter, age 16, born in NY)

5. Edwrd Casey (Son, age 9, born in CA)

AND (possibly daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren)

6. Emma Casey (?, age 26, born in NY)

7. T L Casey (?, age 3, born in NY)

8. R G Casey (?, age 11 months, born in NY)

9. Maria Dougherty (F, age 25, born in NY)

Silas and Abigail are living in Garrison at Fort Stulaconn, Pierce County, in Washington Territory. The Postal Office is located in Steilacoom. Silas' occupation is "Leut. Col. USA". His Personal Estate is valued at $1,500. All household members over age 20 can read and write. Edward has attended school during the year.

District of Columbia Marriage Record:

Name Silas Casey

Titles and Terms Genl

Event Type Marriage

Event Date 12 Jul 1864

Event Place District of Columbia, United States

Gender Male

Spouse's Name Florida Gordon

Spouse's Gender Female

During the 1870 United States Census Dwelling #177, Family #182, 1. Silas Casey (age 63, born in RI), is living in New York, with his wife, 2. Florida Casey (age 34, born in Washington)

3. Julia Casey (Daughter, age 5, born in Washington)

AND

5. Maggie Keen (F, age 20, born in Ireland)

7. Jane White (F, age 25, born in Ireland)(census says born in England)

Silas is living in Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Silas' occupation is "Retired USA Office", Maggie and Jane are "Servant". Silas' parents are not of foreign birth. Silas, Florida, Maggie and Jane can read and write.

During the 1880 United States Census Dwelling #172, Family #225, 1. Silas Casey (age 72, born in RI), is living in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, with his wife, 2. Florida G Casey (age 35, born in District of Columbia), and

3. Julia C Casey (Daughter, age 15, born in District of Columbia)

4. Maggie Cunningham (Female, age 25, born in Ireland)

5. Maria Kimuela (Female, age 35, born in Ireland)

Silas and Florida are living at 155 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, Kinkgs County, NY. Silas' occupation is "Retired Gen'l U.S.A.", Florida is "Keeping House", Julia is "At School", Maggie and Maria are "Servant".

Silas, Florida, Julia and Maria can read and write. Julia has attended school during the year. Silas' father was born in RI, and his mother in MA. Florida's father was born in MA, and her mother in NC. Maggie and Maria are single.

New York, New York City Municipal Death:

Name Cin Silas Casey

Event Type Death

Event Date 22 Jan 1882

Event Place Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States

Gender Male

Age 74

Marital Status Married

Race White

Birth Year (Estimated) 1808

Birthplace US

Father's Birthplace USs

Mother's Birthplace US

United States General Index to Pension Files

Name Silas Casey

Event Type Pension

Event Date 1882

Beneficiary's Name Florida G Casey (Widow)

"Maj. Genl. U.S. Vols. Col. H. U.S. Inf. Brig. Genl. (Retired) U.S.A."

Find A Grave Index

Name Silas Casey

Event Type Burial

Event Date 1882

Event Place North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States of America

Photograph Included Y

Birth Date 12 Jul 1807

Death Date 22 Jan 1882

Affiliate Record Identifier 5893983

Cemetery Silas Casey Lot

New York, Kings County Estate Files

Name Silas Casey

Event Place Kings County, New York

Event Date 1882

Schedule Type Petition, Citation, Proofs of Will, Orders, etc.

Court Surrogate's Court

Event Type Probate (with a will)

Number of Images 16

First Image Number 611

Last Image Number 626

Petitioner is Edward W. Casey (resides at West Point, page 15)

"...Next of kin of said deceased his widow, Florida Casey, and six children to ? Edward W. Casey ? ? full age Julia ? Casey ? ? aged sixteen years ? ? given guardian all residing in the City of Brooklyn.

Silas Casey Jr. residing in the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Abby P, wife of Lewis C ?Grant? residing in Ann Arbor Michigan.

Elizabeth G. Scott, wife of Robert M. Scott residing in Washington, D. C.

Thomas L Casey residing in Washington D. C. all of full age."

Military Service

Cullum number 467 (Born RI) SILAS CASEY (Ap d RI) Class rank 39

Military History: Cadet at the Military Academy July 1 1822 to July 1 1826 when he was graduated and promoted in the Army to Bvt Second Lieut 7th Infantry July 1 1826;

Served on frontier duty at Ft Towson IT 1826 29; being engaged in a Skirmish with hostile Indians Sep 2 1828; in garrison at Sackett's Harbor NY 1829 30 1830 32; on Recruiting service 1832 33; in garrison at Ft Niagara NY 1833 34; and Ft Gratiot Mich 1834 36;

First Lieut 2d Infantry June 28 1836 Captain 2d Infantry July 1 1839

in Creek Nation 1836; in the Florida War against the Seminole Indians 1837 41 1841 42; being engaged leading the advance in the Rout of Halleck Tustennuggee's band in the Big Hammock of Pilakli kaha Apr 19 1842; in garrison at Buffalo NY 1842 45; and Ft Mackinac Mich 1845 47; in the War with Mexico 1847 48; being engaged in the Skirmish of Ocalaca Aug 16 1847; Battle of Contreras Aug 19 20 1847; Battle of Churubusco Aug 20 1847; Battle of Molino del Rey Sep 8 1847;

Bvt Major Aug 20 1847 for Gallant and Meritorious Conduct in the Battles of Contreras and Churubusco Mex

and in the Storming of Chapultepee Sep 13 1847 where he was severely wounded while leading the assault ing column under his command

Bvt Lieut Col Sep 13 1847 for Gallant and Meritorious Conduct in the Battle of Chapultepec Mex

in garrison at Ft Hamilton NY 1848; on voyage to California 1848 49; on frontier duty at Benicia Cal 1849; in escorting Capt Warner's Topographical party 1849; Benicia Cal 1849 51; Expedition to Port Orford and Coquille River Or 1851 52; and at Benicia Cal 1852; on Recruiting service 1852 54; as Member of a Board of Officers 1854 55; to revise the Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics adopted Mar 29 1855 for the service of the United States of Board for Dragoon Manual for Colt's Revolver 1854 and of Board for the examination of Breech loading Arms 1854 55

Lieut Colonel 9th Infantry Mar 3 1855

and on frontier duty in command of Puget Sound District Wash Jan 17 1856 to Feb 19 1857; being engaged in Operations against the hostile Indians Mar June 1850; Ft Stcilacoom Wash 1856 57 1857 59; San Juan Island Wash 1859; and Ft Steila coom Wash 1859 61; Served during the Rebellion of the Seceding States 1861 66;

Brig General US Volunteers Aug 31 1861

Colonel 4th Infantry Oct 9 1861

in organizing disciplining and instructing Volunteers at Washington DC Sep 12 1861 to Mar 28 1862; in the Virginia Peninsular Campaign Army of the Potomac Mar July 1862; being engaged in the Battle of Fair Oaks May 31 1862;

Bvt Brig General US Army May 31 1862 for Gallant and Meritorious Conduct at the Battle of Fair Oaks Va

in command at the White House Va June 1862; in command of Provisional Brigade at Washington D C Major General US Volunteers May 31 1862 Aug 11 1862 to Feb 1863; as President of the Board for the Examination of Candidates for Officers of Colored Troops May 22 1863 to July 5 1865;

Bvt Maj General US Army Mar 13 1865 for Gallant and Meritorious Services during the Rebellion

and on leave of absence July 5 to Oct 2 1865;

Mustered out of Volunteer Service Aug 24 1865

Served in command of regiment and troops at Ft Wayne and Detroit Mich Oct 2 1865 to Apr 5 1807; and as Commissioner to examine the War Claims of Ohio Apr 17 to Dec 31 1867; on Court of Inquiry 1868; awaiting orders Mar Oct 1868; and as Member of Retiring Board New York city Oct 28 1868 to Apr 26 1869;

Retired from Active Service July 8 1868 on his own Application after 40 consecutive Years of Service.

Civil History: Compiled and edited a system of Infantry Tactics based upon the French Ordonnances of 1831 and 1845 which was adopted for the service of the United States Aug 11 1862; and of Infantry Tactics for Colored Troops adopted Mar 9 1863

Died Jan 22 1882 at Brooklyn NY Aged 75

• Received the thanks of the Legislature of his native State Rhode Island for his meritorious services in the War with Mexico and in 18iI7 for his services during the Rebellion especially for his bravery skill and energy at the Battle of Fair oaks Va.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point N.Y., Volume 1, pg 383

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• 1807 Rhode Island Birth Record: ["Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F87Q-G96 : 6 December 2014), Silas Casey, 12 Jul 1807; citing EAST GREENWICH,KENT,RHODE ISLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 908,269.]

• 1855 NY State Census: ["New York State Census, 1855," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6WS-YRH : 19 November 2014), Silas Casey, E.D. 3, Ward 11, Brooklyn City, Kings, New York, United States; count clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 1,930,199.]

• 1860 US Census: ["United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC6W-62Y : 30 December 2015), Silas Casey, 1860.]

• 1864 District of Columbia Marriage Record: ["District of Columbia Marriages, 1811-1950", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XL8K-MVM : 1 June 2015), Silas Casey and Florida Gordon, 1864.]

• 1870 US Census: ["United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8J9-CXQ : 17 October 2014), Silas Casey, New York, United States; citing p. 30, family 182, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,459.]

• 1880 US Census: ["United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZDS-BZ6 : 14 July 2016), Silas Casey, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; citing enumeration district ED 202, sheet 192A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0853; FHL microfilm 1,254,853.]

• 1882 New York City Death Record: ["New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WSZ-1JD : 20 March 2015), Cin Silas Casey, 22 Jan 1882; citing Death, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States, New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,323,769.]

• 1882 US General Index to Pension Files: ["United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KD5S-B41 : 3 April 2015), Silas Casey, 1882.]

• Find A Grave Memorial# 5893983: ["Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV4-8G72 : 13 December 2015), Silas Casey, 1882; Burial, North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States of America, Silas Casey Lot; citing record ID 5893983, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.]

• 1882 Probate Will: ["New York, Kings County Estate Files, 1866-1923," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N7LV-MPP : 6 December 2014), Silas Casey, 1882; Surrogate Court, Brooklyn; FHL microfilm 4167005.]

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5893983/silas-casey : accessed 26 February 2022), memorial page for Silas Casey (12 Jul 1807–22 Jan 1882), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5893983, citing Silas Casey Cemetery, North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA ; Maintained by Find a Grave .