Elizabeth Cassay [435]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1729 - England 363,860
Baptism:
Death: 21 Dec 1754 - York, England 363,860
Burial:
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AFN #: 1X26-D53
Spouses and Children
1. *William Longstaff [434] (14 Mar 1725/26 - 22 Aug 1770) 360,363,859,860 [MRIN:174]
Marriage: 1 Jan 1749/50 - England 363,860
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Children:
1. Hannah Longstaff [432] (1751-1790) 288,360,363,650,664,804,859,860,861,862
Cassell [794]
Sex: M
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Father: [MRIN:348]
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Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah [902] (Abt 1880 - ) 148 [MRIN:299]
Marriage: Bef 1920
Status:
Children:
1. Floyd E. Cassell [786] (1905-1992) 390,391
2. Lessell Cassell [781] (Abt 1909- ) 144,148
3. Theodore A. Cassell [795] (Abt 1910-1984) 148,391
4. William Cassell [904] (Abt 1912- ) 148
Cassell [1995]
Sex: M
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1. *Elizabeth [1994] ( - ) 97 [MRIN:679]
Marriage:
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1. Jonas K. Cassell [1992] (Abt 1855-1919) 97
Cassell [855]
Sex: M
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Birth: France 863
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Spouses and Children
1. *Unknown [0] ( - ) [MRIN:322]
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1. James F. Cassell [991] (1894- ) 315,863
Abram O. Cassell [1032]
Sex: M
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1. *Lillian May Doak [1033] ( - ) 857 [MRIN:368]
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1. Dorothy Lillian Cassell [849] (Abt 1923- ) 857
Ada Cassell [943]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1851 - Virginia 864
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Death: Bef 1934
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Events
1. Census 864, 1860 U.S., Jul 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
2. Residence 864, Jul 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Parents
Father: Virginius O. Cassell [673] (1826-1891) 865,866 [MRIN:568]
Mother: Jane Tatem Manning [1497] (1831-1915) 867,868,869,870
Alexander Edwin White Cassell [201]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 3 Feb 1860 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 480,871
Baptism:
Death: 17 May1925 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia 872,873
Burial: 20 May 1925 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 874,875
Cause of Death: probably apoplexy 874
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Events
1. Pension 876, Civil War in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Alexander is receiving Civil War pension. It must be from his father's service.2. Alt. Birth 877, 2 Feb 1860
Alexander E. W. Cassell, 814 Naval Place, Portsmouth, Virginia
R-11531
*date on tombstone3. Census 878, U.S., 14 Jun 1870 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
4. Residence 879, 14 Jun 1870 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
5. Census 880, U.S., 1 Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
6. Occupation 881, sailmaker, Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
7. Residence 881, 56 Second Street, Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
8. Occupation 480, house joiner, Jun 1881 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
9. Residence 882, 3d near Henry, 1882 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
A. E. W. Cassell, machanic h 3rd nr Henry10. Occupation 883, machanic, 1882 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
11. Residence 884,885, 416 Second Street, 1883-1885 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Alexander E. W. Cassell, carp h 416 Second12. Occupation 886,887, carpenter, 1883-1885 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
13. Court, 6 Apr 1886 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
Mr. A. W. Cassell, the young white man who sometime since, shot Niemeyer Atkinson in a dance hall on Loyall's lane was taken before Judge Brooke, in the Corporation Court, yesterday, on a writ of habeas corpus. After the examination of a number of witnesses, the accused was admitted to bail in the sum of $1,500.14. Occupation 499, house joiner, May 1892 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Name: N Atkinson
Location 1: 193 Main Business
Name: Ocean House
Occupation: proprietor
Year: 1889
City: Norfolk State: VA. Norfolk City Directory. Look up.
15. Occupation 888,889, saloon--600 Muscovite, 1900-1901 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Alexander E. W. Cassell, saloon 600 Muscovite h 5th cor Cassock16. Census 890, U.S., 13 Jun 1900 in Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Alexander E. Cassell, head of house, white, male, born: Feb. 1860, age 40, married 18 years, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: merchant, can read & write, speaks English, owns home w/mortgage17. Occupation 482, merchant, Jun 1900 in Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Nyda A. Cassell, wife, white, female, born: Nov. 1862, age 37, married 18 years, mother of 6 children w/4 children living, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., can read & write, speaks English
Mary E. Cassell, daughter, white, female, born: Nov. 1883, age 16, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., at school, can read & write, speaks English
Edwin J. Cassell, son, white, male, born: May 1892, age 8, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Arnold Cassell, son, white, male, born May 1894, age 6, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Melvin Cassell, son, white, male, born: Oct. 1898, age 1, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
18. Residence 482, 875 Wilson Street, Jun 1900 in Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia
19. Residence 891, 5th cor Cassock, 1900 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
20. Occupation 481, boiler maker, Apr 1910 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
21. Census 892, 1910 U. S., 16 Apr 1910 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Alex W. Cassell, head of household, male, white, age 50, married once for 27 years, born in Va., father born in D.C., mother born in Va., occupation: boiler maker, can read & write, own home22. Residence 893,894, 814 Naval Place, 1918-1925 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Myda A. Cassell, wife, female, white, age 45, married once for 27 years, mother of 9 children w/1 childing living (*this has to be wrong--more than one child is still living just by the listing of this census), born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: none, can read & write
Roalind Cassell, daughter, female, white, age 25, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: none, can read & write
John E. W. Cassell, son, male, white, age 19, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: boiler maker, can read & write
Arnold Cassell, son, male, white, age 17, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: chick boy in Navy Yard, can read & write
Melvin K. Cassell, son, male, white, age 11, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: none, can read & write, attends school
23. Census 895, 1920 Federal U.S. census, 9 Jan 1920 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Alexander E. W. Cassell, head of household, own home, has mortgage, male, white, age 59, married, can read & write, born in Va., father born in D.C., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: ship fitter in Navy Yard, wage worker24. Residence 479, 814 Cassack Street, Jan 1920 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Myda A. Cassell, wife, female, white, age 55, married, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: none
Arnold Cassell, son, male, white, age 27, single, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: coppersmith in U.S. Navy
Melvin K. Cassell, son, male, white, age 21, single, did not attend school since 1 Sep. 1919, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: toolkeeper in Navy Yard, wage worker
25. Occupation 479,896, ship-fitter in the Navy Yard, 1920 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
26. Occupation 897,898, helper, 1922-1923 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
27. Occupation 899, moulder, 1924 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
28. Arrested 900, charged with "ardent spirits", 1924 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
1924--A. E. W. Cassell Ardent spirits29. Occupation 901, carpenter, 1925 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
not guilty Box 33, file 36-A
30. Tombstone 902, May 1925 in St. Paul's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Father31. Obituary 903, 18 May 1925 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Alex E. W. Cassell
Feb. 2, 1860
May 17, 1925
A. E. W. Cassell Dies Suddenly32. Funeral notice 904, 19 May 1925 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
A. E. W. Cassell died suddenly yesterday morning at 10:45 o'clock at his home, 814 Naval Place, age 65 years. He was entering the house when he suddenly toppled over in the doorway and died in a few minutes. The body was viewed by the coroner, who did not deem an inquest necessary.
Mr. Cassell was a shipfitter's helper, employed in the Navy Yard.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mida Arnold Cassell; a daughter, Mrs. H. A. Foiles, and three sons, J. E. W. Arnold and Melvin K. Cassell, all of Portsmouth.
The body was removed to the funeral apartments of Flynn & O"Connor to be prepared for burial. It will be removed to the residence today. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
A. W. E. Cassell, who died Sunday morning at his residence 814 Naval Place, will be buried tomorrow. Funeral service will be conducted at 10 o'clock in St. Paul's Catholic Church.33. Funeral 905, 21 May 1925 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
A. E. W. Cassell, who died suddenly Sunday in his residence, 814 Naval Place, was buried yesterday morning in St. Paul's Cemetery. funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock in St. Paul's Catholic Church. Requiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev. P. J. Morahan, assistant pastor.
As the funeral party entered the church the choir sang, "Abide With Me". As the body was borne from the church Miss Nannie Ohmsen sang "Face to Face."
The pallbearers were M. J. Scanlon, P. J. Lyons, P. M. Nolan, D. J. Linehan, William Reed and William Hughes.
Parents
Father: Warrent Officer Alexander William Cassell U.S.N [198] (1824-1897) 871,906,907 [MRIN:68]
Mother: Mary Hodges Manning White [135] (1836-1890) 908,909,910
Spouses and Children
1. *Mida Arnold [202] (Nov 1862 - 8 Oct 1925) 480,481 [MRIN:104]
Marriage: 15 Jun 1881 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 494
Status:
Children:
1. Mary Emma Rosalie Cassell [973] (1884-1967) 495,496
2. Roalind Cassell [742] (1885- ) 481
3. Elsie A. Cassell [205] (1886-1888) 497
4. John Edwin Wadsworth Cassell [743] (1890-1930) 232,498
5. Arnold Cassell [692] (1892-1936) 499,500
6. Leroy Cassell [463] (1895-1896) 501,502
7. Melvin Kenney Cassell [693] (1898-1987) 479,503
8. Myrtal Cassell [437] (1901-1902) 504
Notes
Birth Notes:
Name of Child: Alexander CassellDeath Notes:
Race: white Sex: male Born alive
Date of Birth: February 3, 1860 Place of Birth: Portsmouth
Father: Alex W. Cassell
Father's occupation: sailmaker U.S.N.
Father's residence: Portsmouth
Mother: Mary M. Cassell
Informant: James W. Matthews, head of family
Name: A. E. W. CassellGeneral:
Place of Death: 814 Naval Place, Portsmouth, Virginia
Date of Death: May 17th, 1925
Sex: male Color: white Marital status: married
Spouse: Myda A. Cassell
Date of Birth: Feb. 2, 1860 Birthplace: Virginia
Age: 65 years, 3 months, 15 days
Occupation: ship fitter helper at Navy Yard
Father: Alex Cassell Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: Mary White Birthplace: Virginia
Informant: Jno. F. O'Connor Address: city
Death occurred on date above stated at 10:00 a.m.
Cause of death: probably apoplexy
Signed: Edward T. Glover, coroner Date: 5/18/25
Address: 314 Court St.
Place of Burial: St. Paul's Date of Burial: 5/20/25
Undertaker: F. O'C Address: city
Check Portsmouth deed book 78b-57, 1918. A.E.W. & Mida & Arnold Cassell transaction. Also 87-B-38, 1922. Also 1923, Arnold to Melvin K. Cassell (His son.)Medical:
881
*Also apoplexia. A condition resulting from an apoplextic fit characterized by paralysis or limitation in the ability to control body movements, with or without loss of consciousness, and often leaving the affected individual in a chronic state of debilitation. And the bursting of a blood vessel in another organ, such as the lungs or liver. 911Marriage Notes (Mida Arnold)
Married at Portsmouth, Virginia at 2 oclock P. M. on Wednesday the 15th day of June 1881 by the Rev. Roderick Henderson at the residence of the bride's mother No. 222 Lincoln Street. Meyda Arnold to A. E. W. Cassell. a.e.w.c. 506
Warrent Officer Alexander William Cassell U.S.N [198]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 8 Mar 1824 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, USA 907
Baptism:
Death: 8 Oct 1897 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 400,906,912
Burial: 10 Oct 1897 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 400,913
Cause of Death: Volvulus 504
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Events
1. Occupation 906, Carpenter w/U.S. Navy
2. Organizations 906, member of Chosen Friends & Naval Veterans
3. Military Service 912,914, as sailmaker in U.S.N, 18 Feb 1847 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Alex. W. Cassell4. Military Discharge 912, as sailmaker, U.S.N., 27 Jul 1847 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Sailmaker, 18 February 1847
Resigned 27 July 1847
Sailmaker, 7 April 181859
Retired LIst, 28 March 1886
Died: 8 October 1897
Sailmaker: # 2367: Alexander W. Cassell--18 Febry 1847
Febry 18/47 Acting appointment, March 3/47 To the Germantown
July 27/47.. Resignation accepted--Resigned
Was on Resigned List.5. Occupation 915, sailmaker, Aug 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
6. Residence 915, Aug 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
7. Census 915, 1850 Federal U.S. census, Aug 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
8. Occupation 907, sailmaker, 10 May 1855 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
9. Military Service 912,916, as sailmaker, U.S.N.,, 7 Apr 1859 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Sailmakers---# 266610. Military Service, as sailmaker, U.S.N.,, 2 May 1859 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Alexander W. Cassell--7 April 1859
April 7/59 Acting Appointment, April 11/59 To the John Adams 25 Inst
Feb 16/60 Warranted Jany 20/61 Det'd two weeks leave
Feb 15/62 To the Reg
Stop at New York Sept 9/63 Det'd to the Niagara
Sea Duty: 3 years 0 months 16 days
Shore Duty: 1 year 6 months 24 days
May 2, 1859 - NAVY YARD. - Commodore Dorin retired from the command of the Navy Yard on Saturday, and Captain Bell entered upon the duties of the office. A letter of appreciation upon the commodore's departure, was signed by the following: .... Alex. W. Cassell, Master Sailmaker.11. Law suit 917, sale of land, 7 Sep 1859 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Alexander W. Cassell12. Deed 918, J. K. Cooke to V. O. Cassell & als, 4 Oct 1859 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
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Sarah Cassell, Virginius O. Cassell, & Charles E. Cassell
This cause came on this day to be heard upon the bill of the complainant answer of the defendants and exhibits filed with the bill of complainant general replicaiton thereto and was argued by counsel. On consideration whereof the Court being of opinion that the lot of land conveyed by Charles Cassell in his lifetime to Virginius O. Cassell by deed bearing date the 28th July 1854 and admitted to record in the Clerk's Office of Norfolk County Court on the 10th day of November 1855 was an advancement made by the said Charles Cassell to the said Virginius O. Cassell and that the said Virginius O Cassell must bring the same into hotch potch with the real estate descended and account for the value of the same at the time of the execution of the said deed and being further of opinion that the interest of the parties manifestly requires a sale of the lot of land in the bill mentioned situate in the City of Portsmouth bounded east by Court Street west by Dinwiddie Street, east by Binford's lot Queen Street and Williams lot and north by lots of Emmerson, Wilson and others. On consideration whereof the Court doth order adjudge and decree that James Murdaugh and by consent of parties by counsel Virginius O. Cassell either of whom may act if the other declines, be and they are hereby appointed Commissioners to sell the above described lot of land to the highest bidder after twenty days notice by public action in same newspaper published in the City of Portsmouth or City of Norfolk and by notice published at the front door of the Court house of the City of Portsmouth on the following terms, viz: so much cash as may be necessary to pay the costs of suit and the expenses of sale may be demanded of the purchaser and for the residue of the purchaser or purchasers shall execute his or their several bonds with approved security each for one third of the residue of said purchase money with interest from the day of sale, payable in six nine and twelve months thereafter respectively the title to be retained until the further order of this Court. And the said commissioners or either which may act shall have power to sell said lot of land in seperate parcels or lots as he or they may deem most judicious and advantageous and after the said sale and the bonds for the purchase money shall be returned with a report of the proceedings of the said Commissioner that a Commissioner of this Court ascertain and report to the Court what will be an equitable portion of the proceeds of such sale to which the defendants Sarah Cassell is entitled in lieu of her dower interest in the real estate in the proceedings mentioned. But the said Commissioners are not to make sale under this decree until they shall have respectively executed bonds in the Clerk's Office of this Court and before the Clerk thereof in the penalty of one thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of their duties under this decree and they are directed to report their proceedings to the Court.
Ordered that Court be adjourned till tomorrow morning twelve o'clock
Rich H. Baker
Whereas at a Sale made by V. O. Cassell and James Murdaugh Special Commissioner for that purpose appointed by the Circuit Court for the City of Portsmouth in the suit in Chancery styled Cassell agt. Cassell rendered on the 7th day of September 1859 which sale was made on the 4th day of October 1859. John K. Cooke became the purchaser of the lot with its appurtenances opposite the Baptist Church on the West side of Court street in said City of which the late Charles Cassell dec'd seized and possessed at the bid of four thousand three hundred dollars, and whereas the said John K. Cooke has not complied with the terms of said sale and has no deed for the said property, and is willing and desirious to relinquish all claim to the same by virtue of said bid and proceedings--Now between John K. Cooke and Fanny B. his wife of the one part and the heirs at Law of the said Charles Cassell dec'd who are Sarah Cassell, his widow, Alex W. Cassell, V. O. Cassell and Charles E. Cassell of the other part. Witnesseth: that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the premises and of the sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said parties of the other part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do hereby relinquish and recopy unto the said parties of the other part all the right title and interest which they may possess either in law or in equity to the said property of regarding the sale. Witness the following signatures and seals.13. Occupation 919,920, as sailmaker, U.S.N.,, 3 Feb 1860 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
J. K. Cooke
T. B. Cooke
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, Jno. Nash Justice of the Peace for the city aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Fanny B. the wife of J. K. Cooke parties to a certain deed bearing date on the 25th day of November 1855 and hereto annexed personally appeared before me in my City aforesaid and being examined by me privily and apart from her husband and having the deed aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Fanny B. Cooke acknowledged the same to be her act and deed and declared that she had willingly signed sealed and delivered the same and that she wished not to retract it. Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of January 1866.
John Nash J.P.
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 10th day of December 1866---This Deed was acknowledged before me by John K. Cooke a party thereto and together with the Certificate annexed of John Nash a Justice of the Peace in and for said City is admitted to record.
Teste: Dempsey Nash, c.c.
14. Law suit 921, sale of land, 4 Sep 1860 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Tuesday the 4th day of September186015. Law suit 922, sale of land, 12 Sep 1860 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Present: The Honbl Richard H. Baker, Judge
Alexander W. Cassell
agt
Sarah Cassell, Virginius O. Cassell and Charles E. Cassell
This cause came on this day to be further heard upon the papers formerly read and the report of the sale made by the Commissioners pursuant to the order of the 7 day of September 1859 and the report of Commissioner Murdaugh showing the equitable portion of the proceeds of the sale to which the defendant Sarah Cassell is entitled in lieu of her dower interest therein to which reports there are no exceptions. On consideration whereof the Court approving and confirming the said reports, doth adjudge order and decree that the Clerk of this Court deliver to James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell the Commissioners of sale the three bonds of W. W. Davis and Wm. C. Wingfield each for the sum of five hundred dollars and executed by them to the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell Commissioners as aforesaid and filed amoung the papers in this suit for the purchase of the lots of land in the said report mentioned and described; also deliver to the said Commissioners, the three bonds of Charles E. Cassell and Charles R. McAlpine for one hundred and seventy five dollars each executed by them to the said Commissioners as aforesaid, filed among the papers in this suit and given for the purchase of the lots of land in the said report mentioned and also deliver to the said Commissioners the three bonds of John K. Cooke and Arthur Emmerson each for one thousand three hundred and eighty-one dollars forty one and two third cents executed by them to the said Commissioners as aforesaid filed among the papers in this suit and executed for the purchase of the lot of land in the said report mentioned and that the said Commissioners do proceed to collect the said several bonds executed as aforesaid and when collected that they execute deeds with special warranty to said purchasers for the lots of land purchased by them severally as mentioned in the said report. and the Court doth further order adjudge and decree that when the said Commissioners have collected the said bonds aforesaid that they pay to the plaintiff Alexander W. Cassell and the defendants V. O. Cassell and Charles E. Cassell each the sum of sixteen hundred and thirty nine dollars thirty two and one third cents with interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum from the fourth day of October 1859 till paid, and pay to the defendant Sarah Cassell the sum of twelve hundred and fifty seven dollars and twenty seven cents with like interest from the fourth day of October 1859 till paid and pay to c. W. Murdaugh Commissioner three dollars and make report of their proceedings to the Court. But this decree is to be suspended until the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell shall either seperately or jointly execute a bond with sufficient security in the Clerk's Office of this Court and before the said Clerk in the penalty of seven thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of their duties as Commissioners under this decree.
Wednesday the 12th day of September 186016. Military Service 923, sailmaker, Sep 1865 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Present: The Honbl. Richard H. Baker, Judge
Alexander W. Cassell
agt
Sarah Cassell, Virginius O. Cassell and Charles E. Cassell
By consent of the parties and for reasons appearing to the Court the dcree pronounced in this cause during the present term is set aside and annulled. And this cause coming on to be again heard upon the papers formerly read and the report of the sale made by the Commissioners pursuant to the order of the 7th day of September 1859 and the report of Commissioner Murdaugh showing the equitable portion of the proceeds of the sale to which the defendant Sarah Cassell is entitled in lieu of her dower interest therein and also showing the portions to which the plaintiff and the defendants are entitled, which reports there are no exceptions. On consideration whereof the Court approving and confirming the said report doth adjudge order and decree that the Clerk of this Court deliver to James Murdaugh and v. O. Cassell the Commissioners of sale, the three bonds of W. W. Davis and Wm. C. Wingfield each for the sum of five hudndred dollars and executed by them to the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell Commissioners as aforesaid and filed amoung the papers in their suit for the purchase of the lots of land in the said report mentioned and described; also deliver to the said Commissioners the three bonds of Charles E. Cassell and Chalres mcAlpone for one hundred and seventy five dollars each executed by them to the said Commissioners aforesaid filed among the papers in this suit and given for the purchase of the lots of land in the report mentioned; and also deliver to the said Commissioner the three bonds of John H. Cooke and Arthur Emmerson each for one thousand three hundred and eighty four dollars and forty one and two third cents executed by them to the said Commissioners filed among the papers in this suit and executed for the purchase of the lot of land in the said report mentioned; and that the said Commissioner do proceed to collect the said several bonds executed as aforesaid and when collected that they execute deeds with special warranty to the said several purchasers, for the lots of land purchased by them severally as mentioned in the said report. And the Court doth further adjudge order and decree, that when the said Commissioners have collected the said bonds aforesaid, that they pay to the plaintiff Alexander W. Cassell and the defendant Charles E. Cassell each the sum of one thousand seven hundred and thirty nine dollars thirty two and two third cents with iinterest thereon at six per centum per annum; from fourth day of October 1859 till paid & pay to the defendant V. O. Cassell one thousand four hundred and thirty nine dollars and thirty two and two third cents with like interest from the fourth day of October 1859 till paid, pay to the defendant Sarah Cassell the sum of twelve hundred and fifty seven dollars and twenty seven cents with like interest from the fourth day of October 1859 till paid, and pay to C. W. Murdaugh Commissioner three dollars and make report of their proceedings. But this decree is to be suspended until the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell shall either seperately or jointly execute a bond with sufficient security in the Clerk's Office of this Court and before the said Clerk in the penalty of seven thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of their duties as Commissioners under this decree.
Sailmakers17. Military 912, 1866
# 2167 Alexander W. Cassell ---7 April 1859
To Frigate Niagara, Sept 23/65
Det'd & w.o. April 19/66 To the Navy Yard Norfolk, Va.
Oct 5/69 Det'd to the Powhatan per stu of 21 Inst.
Dec 23/69 Det'd w.o.
July 29/70 To the California / Sept
Sept 20/70 Det'd to the Nanagansett
Previous order revoked w.o. Nov 21/70 To the Pawnee
Sea Duty: 7 years 0 months 1 day
Shore Duty: 3 years 1 month 0 days
Co. F, 23 Maine Inf. hosp. Stew.18. Law suit 924, suit settled, 13 Sep 1866 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Thursday the 13th day of September 186619. Military Service 925, as sailmaker, U.S.N.,, 7 Jan 1867 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Present: The Honbl. Richard H. Baker, Judge
Alexander W. Cassell, pltff
agt
Sarah Cassell, Virginius O. Cassell, & Chas. E. Cassell, deft.
This cause came on this day to be further heard upon the papers formerly read and the report of the Commissioner made pursuant to the order of the 12th day of September 1860 towhich there is no exeception and was argued by counsel: On consideration whereof the Court approving and confirming the said report by which it appears that the object of the suit has been obtained is is ordered that this suit be discontinued from the docket.
Ordered that the Court be adjourned till tomorrow morning eleven o'clock
Rich'd H. Baker
January 7--List of Officers Attached to the Naval Station, Norfolk, Virignia20. Census 878, U.S., 14 Jun 1870 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
We publish today the complete list of officers attached to this station, including the Marine Corps U.S. Naval Hospital, Receiving ship, New Hampshire, Ordinance navigation Light-house, and Civil Departments; for which we are indebted to the courtesy of an officer attached to the United States Navy.
Alexander W. Cassell
Rank: sailmaker
Margaret Manning, age 10, female, white, orphan, born in Va., cannot read or write, idotic21. Occupation 879, sailmaker U.S.N., 14 Jun 1870 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Alexander W. Cassell, age 46, male, white, occupation: sailmaker U.S.N., vaule of real estate: 2,000; value of personal property: 3,000, birthplace: D.C., father foreign born, eligible to vote
Mary H. Cassell, age 34, female, white, occupation: boarding, born in Va.
Edwin W. Cassell, age 10, male, white, at school, born in Va.
Stephen B. Kenney, age 31, male, white, occupation: huster clerk in Navy Yard, value of personal property: 1,500, born in Maine, eligible to vote
Rosa E. Kenney, age 33, female, white, boarding, born in Va.
James W. Kenney, age 2, male, white, born in Va., born in Jan.
Rosa N. Kenney, age 4 months, female, white, born in Va.
22. Residence 879, 14 Jun 1870 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
23. Miliary Service 926, sailmaker, Dec 1872 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Sailmaker24. Miliary Service 927, sailmaker, Dec 1879 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
# 2740 Alexander W. Cassell 7 April 1859
Pawnee Dec 10/72 Det'd & w.o.
Jany 3/73 To Navy Yard Norfolk Va
July 23/73 Det'd to the Alaska 5 Augt
Sept 29/76 Det'd & w.o. Dec 26/76 To Equipt duty Navy Yard Norfolk
Sea Duty: 12 years 1 month 13 days
Shore Duty: 5 years 8 months 2 days
Sailmakers25. Census 880, U.S., Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
# 2671---Alexander W. Cassell 7 April 1859
Equipt duty Navy Yard Norfolk Dec 6/79
Det'd to the Powhatan 10 Inst
Dec 11/82 Det'd & w.o.
Dec 12/83 To Navy Yard Norfolk 31 inst to continue until 28 March 1886
March 24/86 Det'd and placed on the Retired List from the 28th March 1886
Sea Duty: 15 years 1 month 14 days
Shore Duty: 8 years 10 months 6 days
Alexander W. Cassell, white, male, age 57, married, occupation: sailmaker U.S. Navy, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.26. Occupation 881, sailmaker U.S. Navy, Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Mary Cassell, white, female, age 44, wife, married, occupation: keeping house, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Edwin Cassell, white, male, age 24, son, single, occupation: sailmaker, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Dinah Wright, black, female, age 45, widowed, occupation: servant, cannot read or write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
27. Residence 881, 56 Second Street, Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
28. Residence 928, 1882 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Living at 3rd N. Henry Street29. Residence 929, 1012 Dinwiddie Street, 1883 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
1012 Dinwiddie Street30. Residence 930, 1884 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Is a sailmaker living at 136 Lincoln Street in Portsmouth, Virginia31. Residence 885, 416 Second Street, 1885 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Alexander W. Cassell, U. S. N. h 416 Second32. Occupation 885, U.S.N., 1885 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
33. Military 912, Was on Retired List. U.S.N., 18 Mar 1886 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
34. Residence 931, 136 Lincoln Street, 1889 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
35. Residence 504, 1897 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
36. Record of Grave 504, 8 Oct 1897 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Alexander W. Cassell37. Funeral 932, 10 Oct 1897 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Died: Oct. 8, 1897
Aged: 73 years, 7 months (grave unmarked)
Record of Grave--East Oak Grove Cemetery
West Half of Walk 11--South
Lot # 440 Avenue A--west Walk 11
M. J. Mathews, owner of north half
A. W. Cassell, owner of south half
The funeral of the late Mr. A. W. Cassell took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of his son, Mr. Edward Cassell, corner of Fiftth street and Gosport road. Rev. Dr. A. E. Owen conducted the servies and the remains were laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery.38. Letter 933, letter of appreciation, 2 May 1859 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Argus--May 2, 1859--Navy Yard--Commodore Dornin retired from the command of the Navy Yard on Saturday, and Captain Bell entered upon the duties of the office.39. Obituary 934, 12 Oct 1897 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
A letter of appreciation upon the commodore's departure, was signed by the following: Alex W. Cassell, master sailmaker
12 Oct 1897
The funeral services of the late Alexander W. Cassell, sailmaker, U.S.N., took place at the residence of his son, A.E.W. Cassell, Fifth street extended, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The solemn services were conducted by Rev. A. E. Owen, D.D., of Court Street Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Eggleston, of the Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Cassell being a retired officer in the United States Navy, the funeral was attended by a military escort, under command of Sailmaker Charles E. Minter, U.S.N.
The following officers were honorary pall-bearers: Sailmaker Geo. Barnes, Carpenter L. L. Martin, Carpenter J. T. Miller, Carpenter H. Rigby, Mate H. Neilson, Boatswain Petere Y. Johnson, Boatswain J. B. Moncrief, Boatswain A. Ohmson; also Messrs. Stephen Bowers and Thomas Gleason, citizens, and Captain William Ryder, of the Naval Veterans.
The casket was handled by sailors, who acted as body-bearers, under charge of L. L. Martin, U.S.N.
Besides the military escort there was a detachment of Naval Veterans and members of Chosen Friends. The entire procession was headed by the Naval Post Band.
During the services at the residence Miss Katie Ashe sang "The Christian's Good Night."
The ramains were interred in Oak Grove Cemetery, beside the grave of his wife, who preceded him about eight years ago.
The deceased was a brother of Mr. V. O. Cassell and Mr. Charles Cassell, architect, now of Baltimore, Md., and uncle of Messrs. Norman, Charles, V. O., Heber and Rev. Mortimer Cassell, aso of Mrs. Dr. Webster and Miss Ella Cassell.
Parents
Father: Charles Cassell [1498] (Abt 1802-Between 1855) 935,936 [MRIN:79]
Mother: Sarah Murry [200] (Between 1806-1867) 343,935,937
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Hodges Manning White [135] (1 Aug 1836 - 16 Jul 1890) 908,909,910 [MRIN:68]
Marriage: 10 May 1855 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia 938
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1. Alexander Edwin White Cassell [201] (1860-1925) 479,480
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Obituary--A.W. CassellBurial Notes:
Mr. A. W. Cassell, retired carpenter of the United States Navy, died at 9 o'clock last night at thr residence of his son, Mr. Edward Cassell, orner of Fifth street and the Gosport road, aged 73 years. The deceased was a member of Chosen Friends and Naval Veterans. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Oak Grove Cemetery. Next to wife. Grave not marked.General:
Name: Alexander W. Cassell
Age: 73 years, 7 months
Died: October 8, 1897
Buried: October 10, 1897
Cause of Death: Volvulus
Undertaker: C. H. Sturtevant
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Place of Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Avenue 11, lot 440
Served in the Union Army during the Civil War with his wife's sister's husband, Steven Kenney. They were both hospital stewards in the 23rd Maine Infantry. [Check Cassell in Union book.]Medical:
Name Business Name Occupation Location 1 Location 2 City State Year Alexander W Cassell 336 Harrison Portsmouth VA 1888 Alexander E W Cassell carpenter boards 336 Harrison Portsmouth VA 1888 Alexander E W Cassell carpenter 307 Fayette Portsmouth VA 1890 Alexander Cassell Wh 136 Lincoln Portsmouth VA 1890
Norfolk City Directory, 1888. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1888. Norfolk City Directory, 1889. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1889. Norfolk City Directory, 1890-91. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1891.
Father was foreign born per his 1870 U.S. Census. This fits Capt. Charles Cassell who was born in Italy. See his tombstone.
Died Oct. 8, 1897, aged 73 years, 7 months.
Warrant Officer
The "warrant" portion of the Warrant Officer’s title comes from the old French word warrant that meant variously a protector, a defense and an authorization. It is also the source of our modern word "warranty". In 1040 when five English ports began furnishing warships to King Edward the Confessor in exchange for certain privileges, they also furnished crews whose officers were the Master, Boatswain, Carpenter and Cook. Later these officers were "warranted" by the British Admiralty. They maintained and sailed the ships and were the standing officers of the navy. Soldiers commanded by Captains would be on board the ships to do the fighting, but they had nothing to do with running the ships. the word "soldiering" came about as a seaman’s term of contempt for the soldiers and anyone else who avoided shipboard duties.
The warranted officers were often the permanent members of the ships’ companies. They stayed with the ships in port between voyages s caretakers, supervising repairs and refitting. Other crewmen and soldiers might change with each voyage. Early in the Fourteenth Century the Purser joined the warrant officers. He was originally "the clerk of burser". During the following centuries the Gunner, surgeon, chaplain, Master-at-arms, Schoolmaster and others signed on.
Warrant Officers were members of our Navy right from its beginning. There were Warrant Officers on the ships of the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War. When Congress created our Navy in 1794 it listed the Warrant Officers as the Sailing Master, Purser, Boatswain, Gunner, Carpenter, Sailmaker and Midshipman.
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WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060
Of the duties of a Boatswain and Master Sail Maker. 1814
1. The boatswain is to receive into his charge the rigging, cables, cordage, anchors, sails, boats, &c.
2. He is not to cut up any cordage or canvass without an order in writing from the captain, and under the inspection of the master; and always to have by him a good quantity of small plats for security of the cables.
3. He and his mates are to assist and relieve the watch, see that the men attend upon deck, and that the working of the ship be performed with as little confusion as may be.
4. His accounts are to be audited and vouched by the captain and master, and transmitted to the navy-office.
5. If he has cause of complaint against any of the officers of the ship, with relation to the disposition of the stores under his charge, he is to represent the same to the navy-office, before the pay of the ship. He is not to receive his own wages until his accounts are passed.
6. He is not to sign any accounts, books, lists, or tickets, before he has throughly informed himself of the truth of every particular therein contained.
7. Master Sail-Maker. He is, with his mate and crew, to examine all sails that are brought on board, and to attend all surveys and conversions of sails.
8. He is always, and in due time, to repair and keep the sails in order, fit for service.
9. He is to see that they are dry when put into the store- room, or very soon to have them taken up and aired, and see that they are secured from drips, damps and vermin, as much as possible.
10. When any sails are to be returned into store, he is to attend the delivery of them for their greater safety.
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Royal Naval Dockyards
Military Records Information 41
1. Introduction
Until its abolition in 1832, dockyards and naval establishments were the responsibility of the Navy Board, a body technically subordinate to the Admiralty, but distinct from it, and in large measure independent of it. Victualling yards and depots were in the same way answerable to the Victualling Board, and it in turn to the Navy Board and the Admiralty. The gunwharves, however, belonged to the Ordnance Board, an entirely independent body responsible only to the Master-General of Ordnance and the King. When the Ordnance Board was abolished in 1855, control of naval ordnance passed to the War Office and was not recovered by the Admiralty until 1909. This leaflet deals with the personnel only of naval and victualling establishments, though it should be noted that there are in The National Archives some records of Ordnance employees, mainly among the Ordnance Office Registers (WO 54 </DisplayCatDetailsGoto.asp?CATREF=WO+54&ACCESSMETHOD=6> ).
2. Organisation Before 1832
Dockyards were entirely run by naval officers, civilian employees of the Navy Board, not sea officers. The senior official of each yard was the Commissioner, appointed by, and nominally a member of, the Navy Board. Under him were the Clerk of the Cheque and the Storekeeper, who with their clerks were responsible for the financial and administrative business of the yard; the Master Shipwright, who with his colleagues the Master Sailmaker, Anchorsmith, Rigger, Boatbuilder etc, was in charge of the building and repair work of the yard; the Master Attendants and the Boatswain, who supervised the yard craft, the ships afloat and 'in Ordinary', that is in reserve, and finally the Master Ropemaker who ran the Ropeyard. These senior officers, together with the clerks and foremen known as Inferior Officers, were salaried, and borne on the Ordinary vote, as were the established artificers and labourers of the yard; unestablished employees were borne on the Extraordinary vote. Although all yard officers were naval and not sea officers, there was movement between the two services. The Commissioners and Masters Attendant were usually retired sea officers; dockyard shipwrights, having served their apprenticeship, often became carpenters in the Navy, and might return to be Master Shipwrights, and in the same way the other Master Tradesmen and the Boatswain were normally recruited from the Sea Service. The career of any man, therefore, especially one of the skilled men, the 'artificers' or 'tradesmen', may have to be traced in the records of both services.
The senior officers of a Victualling Yard were the Agent Victualler (in the larger establishments only), the Storekeeper or Naval Officer, and the Clerk of the Cheque.
In or around the dockyards might also be found the Transport Agents, Agents for Prisoners and Hospital Agents who represented the Transport Board and the Sick and Hurt Board, and each had their own clerks and labourers.
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*An obstruction of the bowel caused by twisting itself 504,939
Alpha Moore Cassell [900]
Sex: M
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1. Color-Race, black
2. Residence 145, Feb 1976 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
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Father: Lessell H. Cassell Jr. [895] ( -1976) 145 [MRIN:333]
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Amos Fowler Cassell [1025]
Sex: M
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Birth: Abt 1901 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA 4,940
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1. Occupation 4, electrician, Apr 1925 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
2. Residence 4, 300 E. 25th. Street, Apr 1925 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
Parents
Father: James F. Cassell [986] (1855-1912) 247,335 [MRIN:352]
Mother: Mary Ann Forrest [987] (1863- ) 247,248
Spouses and Children
1. *Blanche May McCleman [1026] (Abt 1903 - ) 5 [MRIN:363]
Marriage: 10 Apr 1925 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
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