Cassius Clay Tankersly (abt. 1866 - 1886)

Born about 1866 in Kentucky, United States [uncertain]

Died 27 May 1886 at about age 20 in Latonia, Kenton, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Cassius Tankersly is a part of US Black heritage.

Cassius was born in 1866. He passed away in 1886 after a racing accident at Latonia ^[1].

Research Notes

had been employed by Barak G. Thomas, owner of Dixiana Farm, as a 'race rider' since he was fourteen years old. He was mounted for the Harold Stakes at Latonia. Cassius' fate was reported in several publications: “The sad accident which befell young Tankersly yesterday was universally regretted by all, as more promising young jockey than he would be hard to find. He has been head lad for the Thomas stable for several years and has piloted many good ones to the front, among them Queen Ban, Punster, Violater, Sis Himyar and others. The loss of this jockey will be heavy one to Major Thomas." — Lexington Daily Press, p4, c5, 5/29/1886

"Jockey Tankersly, died Friday night from the effects of severe injuries received in a race that day. He was thrown from Brother Ban, and must have been trampled on, as his skull was fractured." — Spirit of the Times, p595, 6/5/1886

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images ([1]: accessed 9 April 2023), memorial page for Cassius Clay Tankersley (1866–27 May 1886), Find A Grave: Memorial #94018181, citing African Cemetery #2, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by eidolon (contributor 46937342).

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