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Peter Williams Cassey (1831 - 1917)

Rev. Peter Williams Cassey
Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
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Died at age 85 in Saint Augustine, St. Johns, Florida, United Statesmap
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Rev Peter William Cassey was born on 13 October 1831 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, son of Joseph Cassey and Amy Matilda Williams.[1][2] He "was an African-American 19th-century school founder, deacon, minister, educator, abolitionist, and political activist. He was a pioneer in Santa Clara County. Cassey founded the first African American secondary school in the state of California, the Phoenixonian Institute. Cassey also worked as a prominent barber and co-owned a shaving saloon in San Francisco; and had worked as Methodist clergy in North Carolina and Florida. His name was sometimes written as Peter Williams Cassey."[3]

In the 1850 census Peter Cassey (age 19) was in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.[4]

Peter married Anna Besant,[3] perhaps Lockwood.[5][6][7]

In the 1860 census Peter W Casey (age 28) was in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.[6]

Peter William Cassey was registered to vote on 8 April 1870 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, United States.[8][9][10]

In the 1870 census Peter W Cassey (age 38) was the head of household in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States.[7]

Peter William Cassey was registered to vote on 15 July 1871 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, United States.[11]

Annie B. Cassey died on 3 September 1875.[12][13]

In the 1880 census Peter W Cassay (age 48), Minister Episco, was the widowed head of household in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States.[14] It is not known if Peter formally adopted Henry (Unknown) Cassey and Ada White, however both are clearly identified on the census record as adopted.

Peter William Cassey was registered to vote on 8 March 1881 in Woodstock, Oakland, Alameda, California, United States.[15]

P W Casky (age 52) married Ella May Howard (age 21) on 9 March 1886 in Craven, North Carolina, United States.[16][17][18]

In the 1900 census Peter W Cassey (age 64) was the married head of household in South Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States.[19]

In the 1910 census Peter W Cassey (age 76) was the married head of household in St Augustine Ward 4, St Johns, Florida, United States.[20]

Peter Williams Cassey, son of Joseph Cassey and Amy Matilda Williams, died (age 85) on 16 April 1917 in Saint Augustine, St. Johns, Florida, United States.[1][21] Peter was interred at Evergreen Cemetery, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, United States with a death date of 16 April 1917.[22]

Peter Williams Cassey wrote his will on 4 March 1917 at St. Augustine, Florida.[23] In it he named the following beneficiaries:[23]

  • wife, Mrs, Peter Williams Cassey

Children:

  • Peter Williams Cassey
  • Alfred Howard Cassey
  • Frank Emery Cassey
  • Joseph Pettepher Cassey
  • Ruth Ella Cassey
  • Philip Thompson Cassey
  • Bertram Crummer Cassey (a minor)
  • Mrs. Amy Campbell

Research Notes

P W Cassey's daughter Ruth Westfield married on 5 June 1934 in Steuben Township, Steuben, Indiana, United States.[24]

Peter W Cassey's son Philip Cassey married Martha Ferguson on 26 June 1939 in Lucas, Ohio, United States.[25]

Peter W Cassey's son Peter W Cassey died on 14 February 1951 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.[26]

Peter W Cassey's son Frank Cassey married Blanche Bennett on 4 August 1956 in Steuben, Indiana, United States.[27]

Peter W Cassey's daughter Ruth Ella Weaver was born.[28]

Peter W Cassey's son Joseph Petteford Cassey was born.[29]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Death: "Florida Death Index, 1877-1998"
    citing vol. , certificate number , Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, Jacksonville
    FamilySearch Record: VVVK-3G3 (accessed 1 May 2024)
    Peter Williams Cassey death 1917 in St Johns, Florida, United States.
  2. ↑ Arkles, Janine Black, Kean University, "Philadelphia Periwigs, Perfumes, and Purpose: Black Barber and Social Activist Joseph Cassey, 1789–1848", Pennsylvania History, Vol. 82, No. 2, Spring 2015
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wikipedia contributors, "Peter William Cassey," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Peter_William_Cassey&oldid=1219232227 (accessed May 1, 2024).
  4. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 42; Digital film/folder number: 004205380; FHL microfilm: 444785; Image number: 393; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01013-7
    FamilySearch Record: M4C2-VN3 (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6Q5Q-RXP
    Peter Cassey (19) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
  5. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #213154946 (accessed 1 May 2024)
    Memorial page for Annie Besant Lockwood Cassey (1832-3 Sep 1875), citing Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA (plot: Section C, Block 17); Maintained by Rebecca (contributor 47168202).
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
    The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: M653_1056; Page: 480; Family History Library Film: 805056
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #43945701 (accessed 1 May 2024)
    Peter W Casey (28) in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon. Born in Pennsylvania.
    Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
    Peter W Casey M 28 Pennsylvania
    Anna Casey F 27 South Carolina
    Henrietta Lockwood F 57 South Carolina
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
    citing Page: 36; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 37; Digital film/folder number: 004259434; FHL microfilm: 000545587; Image number: 483; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01413-6
    FamilySearch Record: MNX9-G3D (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-673Q-HRK
    Peter W Cassey (38) head of household in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States. Born in Pennsylvania, United States.
    Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
    Peter W Cassey M 38 Clergyman & Teacher Pennsylvania
    Annie B Cassey F 37 Keeping House South Carolina
    Amy H Cassey F 7 California
    Douglas Davidson M 11 California
    Henriete Lockwood F 63 Keeping House South Carolina
    Caladonia Carne F 9 California
    James S Stans M 15 California
  8. ↑ 1870 Voter Registration: "California Great Registers, 1850-1920"
    citing Page: 21; Digital film/folder number: 005030123; FHL microfilm: 977287; Image number: 257
    FamilySearch Record: VT6T-5GC (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GTWS-8Y1
    Name: Peter William Cassey; Nationality: Pennsylvania; Birth Date: 1832; Birth Place: Pennsylvania; Voter Registration Date: 08 Apr 1870; Voter Registration Place: Santa Clara; Age: 38; Ims Ctl File Id: 663766; System Of Record: SLS.
  9. ↑ 1870 Voter Registration: "California Great Registers, 1850-1920"
    citing Page: 21; Digital film/folder number: 005030123; FHL microfilm: 977287; Image number: 200
    FamilySearch Record: VT6T-NQ5 (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9TWS-CQ1
    Name: Peter William Cassey; Nationality: Pennsylvania; Birth Date: 1832; Birth Place: Pennsylvania; Voter Registration Date: 08 Apr 1870; Voter Registration Place: Santa Clara; Age: 38; Ims Ctl File Id: 663766; System Of Record: SLS.
  10. ↑ 1870 Voter Registration: "California Great Registers, 1850-1920"
    citing Page: 23; Digital film/folder number: 005030123; FHL microfilm: 977287; Image number: 430
    FamilySearch Record: VT6Y-5W8 (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GTWS-4SS
    Name: Peter William Cassey; Nationality: Pennsylvania; Voter Registration Date: 08 Apr 1870; Voter Registration Place: Santa Clara; Birth Date: 1832; Birth Place: Pennsylvania; Age: 38; Ims Ctl File Id: 663766; System Of Record: SLS.
  11. ↑ 1871 Voter Registration: "California Great Registers, 1850-1920"
    citing Page: 104; Digital film/folder number: 005030123; FHL microfilm: 977287; Image number: 164
    FamilySearch Record: VT6T-DDZ (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GTWS-HMD
    Name: Peter William Cassey; Nationality: Native; Voter Registration Date: 15 Jul 1871; Voter Registration Place: Santa Clara; Birth Date: 1832; Birth Place: Native; Age: 39; Ims Ctl File Id: 663766; System Of Record: SLS.
  12. ↑ San Jose Mercury-news, Volume VII, Number 152, 4 September 1875 "DIED. - CASSEY—ln this city, Sept. 3d, Mrs. Anne B. Cassey, a native of Charleston, S. C., aged 43 years. Funeral from Trinity Church at 3 p.m. tomorrow."
  13. ↑ Pacific Appeal, San Francisco, California, Volume XII, Number 5, 11 September 1875 "We learned, after our paper went to press, last Friday evening of the demise of Mrs. Cassey, wife of Rev. P. W Cassey, of San Jose, September 3d. We deeply sympathise, with the Rev. gentleman for the loss of his wife, who was a most estimable lady. The funeral took place on Sunday last, at San Jose, attended by a number of friends who went from this city. Tho family were formerly of Philadelphia, and have a large number of friends who will be pained on hearing the sad news in that city."
  14. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00090; Digital film/folder number: 005157279; FHL microfilm: 1254061; Image number: 398; Sheet number: 196; Sheet letter: B; Indexing batch: C55154-4
    FamilySearch Record: M6G2-GFJ (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBS-914L
    Peter W Cassay (48), widowed, Minister Episco, head of household in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States. Born in Pennsylvania, United States.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Peter W. Cassay M Mulatto 48 Widowed Head Minister Episco Pennsylvania
    Amy Cassay F Mulatto 17 Single Daughter Student California
    Ada White F Mulatto 20 Single Adopted Daughter Homeworker Nicaragua
    Henry Cassay M Mulatto 8 Single Adopted Son California
  15. ↑ 1881 Voter Registration: "California Great Registers, 1850-1920"
    citing Page: 24; Digital film/folder number: 005028173; FHL microfilm: 976447; Image number: 207
    FamilySearch Record: VT6D-WQK (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GT7V-4CL
    Name: Peter William Cassey; Birth Date: 1832; Birth Place: Pennsylvania; Voter Registration Date: 08 Mar 1881; Voter Registration Place: Alameda; Nationality: Pennsylvania; Age: 49; Ims Ctl File Id: 663787; System Of Record: SLS.
  16. ↑ Marriage: "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004261801; FHL microfilm: 288298; Record number: 10; Packet letter: J
    FamilySearch Record: FZYW-FMB (accessed 1 May 2024)
    P W Casky (52) marriage to Ella May Howard (21) on 9 Mar 1886 in Craven, North Carolina, United States.
  17. ↑ Marriage: "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
    citing Page: 79; Digital film/folder number: 004639071; FHL microfilm: 000288302; Image number: 179; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01652-7
    FamilySearch Record: VXT3-776 (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 939N-ZHS1-SJ
    P W Cassey (52) marriage to Ella May Howard (21) on 9 Mar 1886 in Craven, North Carolina, United States.
  18. ↑ Marriage: "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 102241012; Image number: 353
    FamilySearch Record: QP9B-5HCP (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSH4-H9S2-F
    P W Cassey (52) marriage to Ella May Howard (21) on 9 Mar 1886 in Craven, North Carolina, United States.
  19. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 80; Digital film/folder number: 004120038; FHL microfilm: 1240167; Image number: 692; Sheet number: 19; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00862-7
    FamilySearch Record: M3DY-DP2 (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6W9S-TY8
    Peter W Cassey (64), married head of household in South Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Peter W Cassey M Black 63 Married Head Minister Espild Pal Pennsylvania, USA
    Ella M Cassey F Black 34 Married Wife Schoolteacher North Carolina, USA
    Peter W Cassey M Black 12 Single Son Student North Carolina, USA
    Alfred Cassey M Black 10 Single Son Student North Carolina, USA
    Frank Cassey M Black 9 Single Son Student North Carolina, USA
    Joseph Cassey M Black 7 Single Son Student North Carolina, USA
    Ruth Cassey F Black 6 Single Daughter Student North Carolina, USA
    Philip Cassey M Black 3 Single Son Florida, USA
  20. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970673; FHL microfilm: 1374180; Image number: 852; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03337-0
    FamilySearch Record: MVK2-B39 (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVV-6R7
    Peter W Cassey (76), married head of household in St Augustine Ward 4, St Johns, Florida, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
  21. ↑ Death: "Florida Deaths, 1877-1939"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004026919; FHL microfilm: 2116888; Image number: 1376; Indexing batch: B06322-6
    FamilySearch Record: FPD6-VZV (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D1F7-YT
    Peter William Cassey death 16 Apr 1917 (born 13 Oct 1831), son of Joseph Cassey & Amy Matilda Williams, in Saint Augustine, St. Johns, Florida, United States.
  22. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #54429093 (accessed 1 May 2024)
    Memorial page for Rev Peter William Cassey (1 Oct 1831-16 Apr 1917), citing Evergreen Cemetery, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, USA (plot: B); Maintained by GenGirl (contributor 47261450).
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Will: "Florida, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1827-1950"
    Probate Records; Author: St. Johns County (Florida). County Judge; Probate Place: St Johns, Florida
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8993 #411623 (accessed 1 May 2024)
    Will of Peter Williams Cassey of St. Augustine, Florida, granted probate on 4 Mar 1917.
  24. ↑ Marriage of daughter Ruth Westfield: "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
    citing Page: 221; Digital film/folder number: 005329136; FHL microfilm: 001872330; Image number: 221; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M03573-9
    FamilySearch Record: K3LZ-XCV (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-L15X-SS8
    P W Cassey's daughter Ruth Westfield marriage on 5 Jun 1934 in Steuben Township, Steuben, Indiana, United States.
  25. ↑ Marriage of son Philip Cassey: "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016"
    citing Page: 493; Digital film/folder number: 004733070; FHL microfilm: 002184939; Image number: 640
    FamilySearch Record: 2Q4D-4TH (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 9392-BK9Y-JQ
    Peter W Cassey's son Philip Cassey marriage to Martha Ferguson on 26 Jun 1939 in Lucas, Ohio, United States.
  26. ↑ Death of son Peter W Cassey: "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005363696; FHL microfilm: 001973236; Image number: 1966
    FamilySearch Record: KFHN-C2J (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-L11R-9VZ6
    Peter W Cassey in death record for son Peter W Cassey 14 Feb 1951 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
  27. ↑ Marriage of son Frank Cassey: "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007740858_003_M9MF-5YP; Image number: 58
    FamilySearch Record: Z17K-VZ3Z (accessed 1 May 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91Z-6XXX
    Peter W Cassey's son Frank Cassey marriage to Blanche Bennett on 4 Aug 1956 in Steuben, Indiana, United States.
  28. ↑ Birth of daughter Ruth Ella Weaver: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
    citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
    FamilySearch Record: 6KQX-MXQG (accessed 1 May 2024)
    Ruth Ella Weaver born to Peter W Cassey.
  29. ↑ Birth of son Joseph Petteford Cassey: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
    citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
    FamilySearch Record: 6KST-C2JX (accessed 1 May 2024)
    Joseph Petteford Cassey born to Peter W Cassey.

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