Ann E. Cassell [762]
Sex: F
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Birth: Abt 1928 - Virginia 760
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1. Residence 764, 1959 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
2. Residence 759, 1976 in Chesapeake, Chesapeake (city), Virginia, USA
3. Residence 760, London Street, Apr 1930 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Parents
Father: Virginius Charles Cassell Jr. [750] (Abt 1907-1959) 764,765 [MRIN:216]
Mother: Carrie Mildred Bowen [751] (1905-1976) 759,760
Spouses and Children
1. *Davis [763] ( - ) 764 [MRIN:284]
Marriage: Bef 1959
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Anna L. Cassell [876]
Sex: F
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1. Color-Race, black
2. Residence 800, Apr 1982 in Jamaica, Queens, New York, USA
Parents
Father: William R. Cassell Sr. [874] ( - ) [MRIN:325]
Mother: Racheal Brown [875] (1915-1982) 800
Arnold Cassell [692]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 5 May 1892 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 877,941
Baptism:
Death: 9 Feb 1936 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia 942
Burial: 12 Feb 1936 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 877,943
Cause of Death: Alcoholism 944
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Events
1. Residence 945,946, 814 Naval Place, 1920-1931 & 1936 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
2. Occupation 897,947, coppersmith, 1922-28 & 1931 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
3. Orgainzations 948, membership in Veterans of Foreign Wars
4. Census 482, U.S., Jun 1900 in Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia
5. Residence 482, 875 Wilson Street, Jun 1900 in Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia
6. Occupation 481, chick boy at Navy Yard, Apr 1910 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
7. Occupation 949, machinist helper at Navy Yard, Apr 1910 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
8. Deed 950, 12 Apr 1918 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
L. Kootz, et ux.9. Deed 951, 12 Apr 1918 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
to B. & S.
Arnold Cassell
This Deed, made the 12th day of April, 1918 between L. Kootz and Annie Kootz, his wife, parties of the first part, and Arnold Cassell, party of the second part. Witnesseth, that in consideration of the sum of two thousand dollars, part of which is cash in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the balance is due on the deed of trust hereinafter mentioned, the said parties of the first part do grant, with general warranty, unto the said Arnold Cassell the following property, to wit: That certain lot of land, with its appurtenances, situarte in the City of Portsmouth, State of Virginia, and bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a point on the north side of Key Avenue, sometimes called Naval Place, and formerly called Cossack Street, two hundred and ten (210) feet west from the north-west intersection of Key Avenue and Eighth Street, and thence running westerly along Key Avenue thirty (30) feet; thence northerly ninety (90) feet; thence easterly thirty (30) feet; and thence southerly ninety (90) feet to the point of beginning; being a part of the land conveyed to the said L. Kootz by the deed of E. Parke Lindsay and wife dated July 10, 1916 and recorded in the Clerk's office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth in Deed Book 73 page 343. The deed is made subject to, and the said party of the second part expressly assumes a deed of trust to the Trustees of the Portsmouth and Norfolk County Building and Loan Association dated November 2, 1916 and recorded in the said Clerk's Office in Deed Book 77A page 86, and securing a bond for $1500. The said party of the second part agrees to pay all taxes for the year 1918. The said parties of the first part covenant that they have the right to convey the said land to the grantee; that the grantee shall have quiet possession of the said land, free from all encumbrances, except the deed of trust above mentioned; that they, the said parties of the first part, will execute such further assurances of the said land as may be requisite; and that they have done no act to encumber the said land, except the said deed of trust. Witness the following signatures and seals.
($1 Documentary Stamp)
L. Kootz
Annie Kootz
State of Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to-wit:
I, R. C. Barclay, a Commissioner in Chancery for the Court of Hustings for the City aforesaid, in the State of Virginia, do certify that L. Kootz and Annie Kootz, his wife, whose names are signed to the writing above bearing date on the 12th day of April, 1918, have acknowledged the same before me in my City aforesaid. Given under my hand this 15th day of May, 1918.
R. C. Barclay, Commissioner in Chancery
Virginia:
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the 15th day of May, 1918: This deed was this day received and with the certificate thereto annexed admitted to record.
Teste: E. Thompson, Clerk
By: A. W. Robinson, D.C.
Arnold Cassell, et als.10. Occupation 479,893, coppersmith for the U.S. Navy, 10 Jan 1920 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
to Trust
J. C. Proctor, et als, Trustees
This Deed, made this 12th day of April in the year 1918 between Arnold Cassell, unmarried, and Myda A. Cassell and A. E. W. Cassell, her husband, of the City of Portsmouth, in the State of Virginia, parties of the first part; and J. C. Proctor, W. K. Hodges, and L. McK. Jack, Trustees of the Portsmouth and Norfolk County Building and Loan Association, or the survivor or survivors of them, or their successors in office, parties of the second part and the said The Portsmouth and Norfolk County Building and Loan Associaton, party of the third part. Whereas, the said Arnold Cassell, Myda A. Cassell, and A. E. W. Cassell have executed to said Association their bond, bearing even date with these presents, in the sum of six hundred ($600) dollars, with a condition thereunder written in the following words and figures: "The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said Arnold Cassell and Myda A. Cassell are subscribers for six Shares of Stock in the said The Portsmouth and Norfolk County Building and Loan Association, for which they have received from said association the sum of $600.00 that being an advance of the ultimate or par value of said shares of stock; now if the said Arnold Cassell and Myda A. Cassell shall well and truly pay to the said Association or its assigns, the said sum of $600.00 with interest thereon in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws thereof, or shall pay the monthly dues of one dollar and sixty-five cents (($1.65) per share for each of said shares of stock. together with all fines and assessments, according to the said Constitution and By=Laws, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and virtue." And Whereas, the said parties of the first part desire to secure the said bond and the performance of the condition thereof, as required by the Constitution and By-Laws of said Association: Now therefore, this Deed witnesseth, that the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the premises, do hereby grant with general warranty unto the said parties of the second part, the following property, to-wit: Those two certain lots of land, with their appurtenances, situate in the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, and bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the north side of Key Avenue, (sometimes known as Naval Place and formerly called Cossack Street), two hundred and ten (210) feet westerly from the northwestern intersection of Key Avenue and Eighth Street, and thence running westerly along the northern side of Key Avenue sixty (60) feet; thence northerly ninety (90) feet; thence easterly sixty (60) feet; and thence southerly ninety (90) feet to the point of beginning; being the same land conveyed to the said Arnold Cassell and Myda A. Cassell, (each as to one lot thereof) by the deeds of L. Kootz and wife bearing even date herewith and to be recorded herewith and forming a part of this transaction. This deed is made subject to a prior deed of trust made by L. Kootz and wife in favor of the said Associaton and duly recorded, (D.B. 77A p. 86) In Trust, to secure the bond aforesaid, and the true performance of the conditions thereof. And it is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto, that in default of the payment by the said Arnold Cassell and Myda A. Cassell of the sum of six hundred dollars hereby secured,or, of the monthly dues, fines and assessments, as provided in the condition of the bond aforesaid, then the said parties of the second part, so soon as they shall be required so do by the said party of the third part, shall sell the property hereby conveyed at public auction, at such place as said parties of the second part may deem best, after having given at least ten days' notice of the time, place and terms of sale, in one or more newspapers printed in the City of Portsmouth or the City of Norfolk, for cash sufficient to pay all and expenses of sale, and so much as may or shall be due the said party of the third part whether of principal and interest, or dues, fines and assessments by virtue of the bond said; and the balance upon such terms as the said Arnold Cassell and Myda Cassell shall or, in default of any direction, upon such terms as said Trustees shall think fit. And to Arnold Cassell and Myda A. Cassell covenant that they will during the continuance of this keep the buildings on the premises hereby conveyed insured in a sum not less than six hundred dollars, against loss or damage by fire, and will assign the Policy or Policies of Insurance to said parties of the second part, as a further security for said bond; and that in defence thereof, the said party of the third part may have the same insured for the benefit of the trust, and charge the premium paid for such insurance as a part of the expenses of this. And it is understood that upon the payment of the bond aforesaid, a Released Deed will be executed at the cost of said parties of the first part. The said parties of the first part by waive the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this contract. Witness the following signatures and seals.
Arnold Cassell
Myda A. Cassell
A. E. W. Cassell
State of Virginia, City of Norfolk to wit:
I, Russell A. McCoy, a Notary Public for the City aforesaid, in the State of Virginia do certify that Arnold Cassell whose name is signed to the writing above bearing date on 12th day of April 1918, has acknowledged the same before me in my City aforesaid. My term of office expires Jan. 26th 1922. Given under my hand this 13th day of May, 1918.
Russell A. McCoy, Notary Public
State of Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, R. C. Barclay, a Commissioner in Chancery for the Court of Hustings for the City aforesaid, in the State of Virginia, do certify that Myda A. Cassell, and A.E.W. Cassell whose names are signed to the writing above, bearing date on the 12th day of April A.D. 1918, have acknowledged the same before me in my City aforesaid. Given under my hand this 13th day of April in the year 1918.
R. C. Barclay, Commissioner in Chancery
Virginia:
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the 15th of May, 1918: This deed was this day received and with the certificates thereto annexed admitted to record.
Teste: E. Thompson, Clerk
By: A. W. Robinson, D.C.
11. Residence 479, 814 Cassack Street, Jan 1920 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
12. Deed 952, 24 Dec 1921 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Arnold Cassell, et als.13. Arrested 953, charged with "ardent spirits", 1924 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
to Trust
W. K. Hodges, et als., Trustees
This Deed, made this 24th day of December in the year 1921, between Arnold Cassell (unmarried), Melvin K. Cassell (unmarried), Myda A. Cassell and A. E. W. Cassell, here of the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia parties of the first part; and W. K. Hodges, L. McK. Jack, and Charles R. Welton, Trustees of the Portsmouth and Norfolk County Building and Loan Association, or the survivor or survivors of them, or their successors in office, parties of the second part, and the said The Portsmouth and Norfolk County Building and Loan Association, party of the third part. Whereas, the said Arnold Cassell, Melvin K. Cassell, Myda A. Cassell and A. E. W. Cassell have executed to said Association their bond, bearing even date with these presents, in the sum of Fourteen hundred and fifty ($1450.00) dollars, with a condition thereunder written, in the following words and "The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said Arnold Cassell, Melvin K. Cassell, and Myda A. Cassell are subscribers for fifteen Shares of Stock in the Portsmouth and Norfolk County Building and Loan Association, for which they have received said Association the sum of $1450.00 that being an advance on said shares of stock; that the said Arnold Cassell, Melvin K. Cassell, and Myda A. Cassell shall well and truly ?, the said Association or its assigns, the said sum of $1450.00 with interest thereon in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws thereof, or shall pay the monthly dues of one dollar and fifteen cents ($1.15) per share for each of said shares of stock, together with all fines and assessments, according to the said Constitution and By-Laws, then this action shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and virtue." And Whereas said parties of the first part desire to secure the said bond and the performance of condition thereof, as required by the Constitution and By-Laws of said Association, therefore, this Deed witnesseth, that the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the premises, do hereby grant with general warranty unto the said parties of the second part, the following property, to-wit: Those two certain lots of land with appurtenances, situate in the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, and bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the north side of Key Avenue (sometimes known as Naval Place and formerly called Cossack Street) two hundred and ten (210) feet west; the north west intersection of Key Avenue and Eighth Street; and thence running west along the northern side of Key Avenue sixty (60) feet; thence northerly ninety (90) feet thence easterly sixty (60) feet; and thence southerly ninety (90) feet to the point beginning; being the same land conveyed to the said Arnold Cassell and Myda A. Cassell (each as to one lot thereof) by the deeds of L. Kootz and wife, dated April 12th, 1918, and recorded in the Clerk's office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth in Deed Book 78-B pages 55 and 56, the said Arnold Cassell having since conveyed unto the said Melvin K. Cassell a one half interest on the lot which he owned by deed dated December 8th, 1919 and recorded in Deed Book 82-A page 513. In Trust, to secure the bond aforesaid, and the true performance of the conditions thereof. And it is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto, that in default of the payment by the said Arnold Cassell, Melvin K. Cassell and Myda A. Cassell of the sum of fourteen hundred and fifty dollars hereby secured, or of the monthly dues, fines and assessments as provided in the condition of the bond aforesaid, then the said parties of the second part, so soon as they shall be required so to do by the said party of the third part, shall sell the property hereby conveyed at public auction, at such place said parties of the second part may deem best, after having given at least ten days' notice of the time, place and terms of sale, in one or more newspapers printed in the City of Portsmouth or the City of Norfolk, for cash sufficient to pay all costs and expenses of sale, and so much as may or shall be due the said party of the third part, whether of principal and interest, or dues, fines and assessments by virtue of the bond aforesaid; and the balance upon such terms as the said Arnold Cassell, Melvin K. Cassell and Myda A. Cassell shall direct, or, in default of any direction, upon such terms as said Trustees shall think fit. And the said Arnold Cassell, Melvin K. Cassell and Myda A. Cassell covenant that they will during the continuance of this trust, keep the buildings on the premises hereby conveyed insured in a sum not less than Fourteen hundred and fifty dollars, against loss or damage by fire, and will assign the policy or policies of insurance to said parties of the second part, as a further security for said bond; and that in default thereof, the said party of the third part may have the same insured for the benefit of this trust, and charge the premium paid for such insurance as a part of the expenses of this trust. And it is understood that upon the payment of the bond aforesaid, a Released Deed will be executed at the cost of said parties of the first part. The said parties of the first part hereby wavie the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this Contract. Witness the following signatures and seals:
Arnold Cassell
Melvin K. Cassell
Myda A. Cassell
A. E. W. Cassell
State of Maine, County of York, to-wit:
I, Leon E. Robbins, a Notary Public for the County aforesaid in the State of Maine, do certify that Arnold Cassell, whose name is signed to the writing above, bearing date on the 24th day of December 1921, has acknowledged the same before me in my County aforesaid. My term of Office expires latter part, 1922. Given under my hand and notarial seal this 12th day of January 1922.
L. E. Robbins, Notary Public
Seal L. E. Robbins Notary Public, Maine
State of Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to-wit:
I, R. C. Barclay a Commissioner in Chancery for the Court of Hustings for the City aforesaid in the State of Virginia, do certify that Melvin K. Cassell (unmarried), Myda A. Cassell and A. E. W. Cassell, her husband, whose names are signed to the writing above, bearing date on the 24th day of December A. D. 1921, have acknowledged the same before me in my City aforesaid. Given under my hand this 14th day of January in the year 1922.
R. C. Barclay, Commissioner in Chancery
Virginia:
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the 23rd day of January 1922: This deed was this day received and with the certificates thereto are admitted to record.
Teste: E. Thompson, Clerk
By: a. W. Robinson, D.C.
1924--A. Cassell Ardent spirits14. Arrested 954, charged with "ardent spirits", 1925 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
guilty Box 33, file 36-A
1925--Arnold Cassell Ardent spirits15. Arrested 955, charged with "ardent spirits", 1925 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
guilty Box 35, file 90-A
1925--Arnold Cassell Ardent spirits16. Sentenced 956, convicted of transporting liquor, 8 Oct 1925 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
guilty Box 35, file 90-B
Arnold Cassell, convicted of transporting liquor, was sentenced in the Court of Hustings to serve two months in jail, to pay a fine of $50 and was required to give $500 bond not to violate the Layman prohibition act within a year. His sentence will begin at the expiration of a term he is now serving. He was remanded to jail.17. Arrested 957, charged with "ardent spirits", 1928 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
1928--Arnold Cassell Ardent spirits18. Census 500, U.S., 11 Apr 1930 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
discharged Box 40, file 15
William A. Foiles, head of household, own home, value of home: 1,000, family does not live on farm, male, white, age 42, married at age 27, did not attend school since Sept 1929, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: shipwright helper in Navy Yard, not a veteran19. Occupation 500, gardenman--odd jobs, Apr 1930 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Mary E. Foiles, wife, female, white, age 45, married at age 30, did not attend school since Sept 1929, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: none
Raymond A. Foiles, son, male, white, age 3 years 11 months, single, did not attend school since Sept. 1929, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: none
Arnold Cassell, brother-in-law, male, white, age 38, single, did not attend school since Sept. 1929, can read & write,born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: gardenman-odd jobs, veteran of WW
Melvin K. Cassell, brother-in-law, male, white, age 34, single, did not attend school since Sept. 1929, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: machinist helper in Navy Yard, not a veteran
**Note: William A. Foiles should be listed as Hiram A. Foiles
20. Arrested 958, charged with "ardent spirits", 1930 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
1930--A. Cassell Ardent spirits21. Arrested 959, charged with "ardent spirits", 1931 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
guilty Box 46, file 166
1931--A. Cassell Ardent spirits22. Occupation 960, seaman, 1934 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
guility Box 47, file 31
23. Residence 960, 2804 S. Green, 1934 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
24. Residence 948, 814 Naval Place, Feb 1936 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
25. Death notice 961, two Portsmouth men found dead from undetermined cause, 10 Feb 1936 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Two Portsmouth Men Found Dead from Undetermined Cause26. Death notice 962, alcoholism blamed for death of two, 10 Feb 1936 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Bodies of Joseph C. Hale, 51, and Arnold Cassell, 43; Found in Kitchen of House Occupied by Former; No Marks of Violence
Two dead men were found in the kitchen of a house at 632 Jefferson street yesterday afternoon by police officers responding to an anonymous telephone call.
The men were indentified as Joseph C. Hall, 51, occupant of the house, and Arnold Cassell, 43, of 814 Naval Place. The cause of death had not been determined last night. The bodies were lying on a cot, fully clothed, and bore no marks of violence.
The police were without informantion as to who made the discovery, stating that they received a telephone call to make an investigation at the Hale home. Policemen Eden, Facenda and Soule responded in a radio car. They found Hale and Cassell lying on a cot, fully clothed. There was no fire in the room, although it appeared that there had been a fire in the stove some time previously, as the kitchen was smoky and there was considerable soot on walls and furniture.
A call was sent for the fire department pulmotor squad as soon as the bodies were discovered, but there was nothing the firemen could be when they arrived.
Police said they were unable to ascertain definitely when Hale and Cassell were last seen alive, although it was reported that they had been seen Saturday night in Hale's home.
There were no marks of violence on the bodies.
The coroner, Dr. E. T. Glover, was called to view the bodies. He said his investigation as to the deaths was not complete last night and consequently he would not draw verdicts immediately as to the cause of death. He expects to complete the investigation today.
It was the coroner's opinion that both Hale and Cassell had been dead several hours when their bodies were discovered.
Hale was a native of Berkley, but had resided in Portsmouth for the last 45 years. He was the son of the late Horace and Mrs. Mary R. Sykes Hale. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Sarah E. Ransone Hale; a daughter, Mrs. C. E. Condee; a son, H. C. Hale; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Fitzpatrick, a brother, Grandy Hale, and three grandchildren.
Funeral service will be conducted at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Condee, 517 Nelson Street. Burial will take place in St. Paul's Cemetery.
Cassell was a native of Portsmouth, the son of the late Edward and Mrs. Myda Arnold Cassell. He held membership in the Veterans of Foreighn Wars. A sister, Mrs. H. A. Foiles; a brother, Melvin K. Cassell, and a nephew, Raymond Foild, survive him.
The body was removed to the Flynn Funeral Apartments to be prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements will be completed today.
Alchoholism Is Blamed For Death of Two--John C. Hale and Arnold Cassell Found Dead in Former's Home27. Cause of Death 963, death due to acute alcoholism, 11 Feb 1936 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Joseph C. Hale, 51, and Arnold Cassell, 43, of 814 Naval place were found dead yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock, lying on the floor of a dwelling at 632 Jefferson street, the home of Hale. Coroner E. T. Glover today pronounced the deaths due to alcoholism.
Police summoned by an anonymous telephone call, found the two men and Coroner Glover was immediatley notified. The latter said he found the two men lying on the floor and that rigor mortis, or stiffening of the bodies, had already set in. He stated he believed the men had been dead about 12 hours before their bodies were discovered.
Both bodies were fully clothed and bore no marks of violence. The coroner said several empty bottles, which had contained rubbing alcohol, were found in the room.
Policemen Eden, Facenda and Soule responded in a radio car, when the anonymous telephone call was received.
Although there was a stove in the room there was no fire and Coroner Glover stated that from appearances there had been none for some time.
Before Coroner Glover's arrival at the home, the department's pulmotor squad had been called but there was nothing the squard could do. Police were unable to definitely set the time when the two dead men were last seen alive but it was reported that they had been seen Saturday night at Hale's home.
Hale was the son of the late Horace and Mrs. Mary Sykes Hale. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Ransom Hale, a daughter, Mrs. C. E. Condee; one son, H. C. Hale; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Fitzipatrick; a brother, Grandley Hale, and three grandchildren.
The body was removed to the Charles H. Myers funeral home on Court Street. Funeral services will take place from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. C. E. Condee, 517 Nelson street, tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Paul's cemetery.
Cassell was a native of Portsmouth, the son of the late Edward and Mrs. Myda Arnold Cassell. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. H. A. Foiles; a brother, Melvin K. Cassell, and a nephew, Raymond Foiles. He held membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Funeal services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, at St. Paul's Catholic church with interment in St. Paul's cemetery.
No inquest will be held, it is expected. Coroner Glover said as there were no witnesses, other than the investigating police officers, and that all possible information had been fully probed, he saw no necessity for an inquest.
Coroner Prepares Verdicts in Death of Hale-Cassell28. Death notice 964, 11 Feb 1936 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Dr. E. T. Glover, coroner for the city, yesterday completed investigation of the deaths of Arnold Cassell, 43, of 814 Naval place, and Joseph C. Hale, 51, of 632 Jefferson street, who were found dead shortly after 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the kitchen of Hale's home. He drew verdicts to the effects that the deaths were due to acute alcoholism.
The bodies of Hale and Cassell were lying on a cot, one of them stretched across the other. Both were fully clothed. In the opinion of the coroner they had been dead several hours when they were discovered.
Funeral services for Arnold Cassell will be conducted at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Burial will take place in St. Paul's Cemetery.
Rites for Joseph C. Hale will be conducted at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. C. E. Condee, 517 Nelson street. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Cassell--In Portsmouth, Va., February 9, 1936, Arnold Cassell, son of the late Edward and Myda Cassell.29. Obituary 965, 12 Feb 1936 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Remains will be taken from the residence of his sister, Mrs. H. A. Foiles, 814 Naval place, Wednesday morning to St. Paul's Catholic Church for funeral services with requiem high mass at 10 o'clock. Friends of the family invited to attend. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery.
Arnold Cassell, son of the late Edward and Myda Cassell, who died Sunday, was buried today in St. Paul's Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted this morning at 10 o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic Church with requiem high mass. Rev. Father F. Joseph Magri was the celebrant.30. Tombstone 942, Feb 1936 in St. Paul's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
The casket was draped in an American flag and full military honors for the deceased took place at the graveside. There were a large number of floral designs.
As the funeral entered the church John Thompson, Jr., sang "Lead Kindly Light" and during the offertory rendered "Ave Maria". As the party left the church, Mr. Thompson sang "Our Lady of the Way."
Pallbearers were Bernard Temple, George C. Campbell, Joshua Grimes, Roy Wheatley, Francis Magstaff and Peter Kemp.
Son
Arnold Cassell
May 5, 1892
Feb. 9, 1936
Parents
Father: Alexander Edwin White Cassell [201] (1860-1925) 479,480 [MRIN:104]
Mother: Mida Arnold [202] (1862-1925) 480,481
Notes
Birth Notes:
Name of Child: Arnold CassellResearch:
Race: white Sex: male Born alive
Date of Birth: May 5, 1892 Place of Birth: Portsmouth
Father; A. E. W. Cassell
Father's Occupation: house joiner
Father's Residence: Portsmouth
Mother: Myda Cassell
(1) born at birth
Informant: Myda Cassell, mother
**check for any WWi records
Bryan H. Cassell [800]
Sex: M
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1. Color-Race, black
2. Residence 391, 1984 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
3. Residence 966, 1993 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
4. Residence 766, 1990 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Parents
Father: Theodore A. Cassell [795] (Abt 1910-1984) 148,391 [MRIN:300]
Mother: Iola L. Hayes [796] (1913-1993) 966
Catherine Cassell [861]
Sex: F
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Birth: Abt 1912 - Virginia 772
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1. Residence 772, Avenue L, Jan 1920 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
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Father: Henry M. Cassell [857] ( -Bef 1920) 749,967 [MRIN:323]
Mother: Ola L. McFall [856] (Abt 1881- ) 968,969,970
Warrent Officer Charles Cassell U.S.N. [700]
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1. Military 971, Appointed Sailmaker, 27 Sep 1813
Charles Cassell2. Military 971, Resigned as Sailmaker, 11 Feb 1815
Appointed Sailmaker, 27 September 1813
Resigned 11 February 1815
Appointed Sailmaker, 24 June 1817
died 30 August 1827
Spouses and Children
1. Unknown [0] ( - ) [MRIN:249]
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Charles Cassell [1498] (Abt 1802-Between 1855) 935,936
2. *Unknown [0] ( - ) [MRIN:274]
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Captain Charles Cassell [199] (1793-1855) 343,972,973
Notes
General:
This is possibly Captain Charles Cassell's father. Captain Cassell died in 1855.
"Draft of the U.S.S. Schooner 'Grampus,' building at Navy Yard, Washington, DC" Designed by Henry Eckford Drawing by Charles Cassell, December 22, 1820 Ink on paper 25" x 38 1/2" National Archives and Records Administration, Records of the Bureau of Ships U.S.S. Schooner Grampus Designed by Henry Eckford, the Grampus, was built in the Washington Navy Yard by William Doughty. It was the largest of five schooners built by the Navy to suppress piracy and slave trading. On August 16, 1822, during its first cruise, the Grampus encountered a Puerto Rico-based pirate ship flying Spanish colors and sailing under bogus privateer papers. The American ship quickly reduced the outlaw vessel to a floating wreck. The Grampus remained active in the Caribbean Sea and the South Atlantic until it was lost at sea on January 23, 1843. Sailmaker Charles Cassell drew this plan showing the size and shape of the schooner's sails.
http://www.archives.gov/exhibit_hall/designs_for_democracy/symbols_and_substance/articles/navy_yard_washington_dc.html
Charles Cassell [1498]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1802 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, USA 915
Baptism:
Death: Between 1855 and 1856
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Events
1. Residence 936, bef 1826 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, USA
2. Residence 936, Since 1826 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
3. Occupation 974, sailmaker at Gosport Navy Yard, 2 May 1831 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Beacon, May 2, 18314. Election 975, trustee for town of Portsmouth, 17 Apr 1838 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Account of the organization meeting of "The Gosport Navy Yard Mutual Assistance Society", and the election of the officers listed below: Charles Cassell--master sailmaker
Beacon--April 17, 18385. Letter 976, letter of acknowledgement, 22 Oct 1840 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
The election of trustees for the Town of Portsmouth, will be held at that place at the courthouse this day, between 11 a.m. and sun.down.
The following gentlemen who comprise the present board, will be supported for reelection....Chas. Cassell, John G. Hatton
Beacon--October 22, 18406. Occupation 977, master sailmaker, 11 Apr 1846 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Letter of acknowledgement from Comm. Lewis Warrington to committee composed of Lewis Wright, Francis Grice, Charles A. Grice, M. Jordan, Chas. Cassell, Benj. Spratley, Wm. P. Sanger, Sam'l B. Browne--Warrington was leaving the Yard of which he had been commandant.
The Old Dominion, 11 April 18467. Personal 978, testimonial dinner, 3 Jun 1847 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Letter to Foster Rhodes, retiring naval constructor, signed by:....Chalres Cassell, master sailmaker
Beacon, 3 June 18478. Census 979, U.S., 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Testimonial dinner to Commodore Charles William Skinner, about to leave the Yard to be Chief of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment & Repairs. Resolution signed by...Chas. Cassell, master sailmaker
Chas. Cassell, age 48, male, sailmaker, value of real estate: 5,000, born in D.C.9. Residence 915, Aug 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Sarah Casell, age 42, female, born in D.C.
Alex W. Cassell, age 25, male, sailmaker, born in D.C.
Virginius Cassell, age 22, male, lawyer, born in Va., attended school within year
Charles Cassell, age 12, male, born in Va.
Jane Cassell, age 19, female, born in Va.
Pauline Cassell, age 1, female, born in Va.
Wm. Etheridge, age 20, male, app. salimaker, born in Va.
Jno. Peed, age 20, male, app. sailmaker, born in Va.
10. Occupation 915, Sailmaker, Aug 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
11. Land Assessement 980, Lot # 98 & 112, 1851 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Name: Charles Cassell12. Occupation 981, master sailmaker, 3 Apr 1852 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 98 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 3,000 Value of lots & buildings: 4,000
Yearly rent of lot: 150
Amount of tax on lots at the legal rate: 4.32
Lot # 112
Value of lot & building: 1,000 Tax: 1.20
Herald--3 April 185213. Land Assessement 982, Lot # 98 & 112, 1852 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Letter of regret at the transfer of Commodore S. H. Stringham, commandant of the Yard, signed by....Charles Cassell, master sailmaker
Name: Charles Cassell14. Land Assessement 983, Lots # 98 & 112, 1853 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 98 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 3,000 Value of lot & building: 4,000
Tax: 7.20
Lot # 112
Value of lot & building: 1,000 Tax: 1.80
Name: Charles Cassell15. Land Assessement 984, Lots # 98 & 112, 1854 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 98 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 3,000 Value of lots & building: 4,000
Tax: 8.00
Lot # 112 Town of Portsmouth
Value of lot & building: 1,000 Tax: 2.00
Name: Charles Cassell16. Land Assessement 985, Lots # 98 & 112, 1855 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 98
Value of building: 3,000 Value of lots & buildings: 4,000
Tax: 8.00
Lot # 112
Value of lot & building: 1,000 Tax: 2.00
Name: Charles Cassell17. Land Assessement 986, Lot 98 & 112, 1856 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 98 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 3,000 Value of lot & building: 4,000
Tax: 8.00
Lot # 112
Value of lot & building: 600 Tax: 1.20
Lot # 112
Value of building: 600 Value of lot & building: 1,000
Tax: 2.00 Improved
Name: Chas. Cassell, est. Lot # 9818. Land Assessement 987, Lot 98 & 112, 1857 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Value of buildng: 3,000 Value of lot including building: 4,000
Amount of tax on lots at the legal rate: 16.00
Lot # 112
Value of lot including building: 600
Amount of tax on lot: 4.80
Name: Chas. Cassell, est. Lot # 9819. Land Assessement 988, Lot # 98 & 112, 1858 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Value of building: 3,000 Value of lot including building: 4,000
Amount of tax on lot: 16.00
Lot # 112
Value of lot including building: 600 Amount of tax on lot: 2.40
Name: Charles Cassell, est. Residence: Portsmouth20. Land Assessement 989, Lot # 98 & Lot # 112, 1859 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Estate: fee simple Lot # 98
Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 3,000 Value of lot including building: 4,000
Amount of tax on lot: 16.00
Lot # 112
Value of lot including building: 600 Amount of tax on lot: 2.40
Name: Chas. Cassell, est. Lot # 9821. Land Assessement 990, Lot # 98 & Lot # 112, 1860 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 3,000 Value of lot including building: 4,000
Amount of tax on lot: 16.00
Lot # 112 Town: Portsmouth
Value of lot including building: 600
Amount of tax on lot: 2.40
Name: Chas. Cassell, est. Lot # 9822. Land Assessement 991, Lot # 98 & lot # 112, 1861 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 3,000 Value of lot including building: 4,000
Amount of tax on lot: 16.00
Lot # 112 Town: Portsmouth
Value of lot including building: 600
Amount of tax on lot: 2.40
Name: Chas. Cassell, est. Residence: Portsmouth
Lot # 112 Town: Portsmouth
Value of lot including building: 200
Amount of tax on lot: .80 V. O. Cassell pays tax
Lot # 98 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 3,000 Value of lot including building: 4,000
Amount of tax on lot: 16.00 From whom transfer: Jno. R. Cooke
Parents
Father: Warrent Officer Charles Cassell U.S.N. [700] ( -1827) [MRIN:249]
Mother:
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah Murry [200] (Between 1806 and 1808 - 18 Jun 1867) 343,935,937 [MRIN:79]
Marriage: Bef 1823
Status:
Children:
1. Warrent Officer Alexander William Cassell U.S.N [198] (1824-1897) 871,906,907
2. Virginius O. Cassell [673] (1826-1891) 865,866
3. Charles Buller Cassell [691] (Between 1831-1831) 915,992
4. Jane Cassell [740] (1831- ) 915
5. Virginia Cassell [690] (1832-1835) 993
6. Columbia Cassell [689] (1834-1835) 994
7. Charles Emmet Cassell [739] (1838-1916) 995,996,997
8. Pauline Cassell [741] (1849- ) 915
Captain Charles Cassell [199]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 26 Sep 1793 - Genoa, Italy 343,937,972
Baptism:
Death: 3 Sep 1855 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 998,999,1000
Burial: Sep 1855 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 343,937
Cause of Death: Yellow Fever
AFN #:
Events
1. Celebration 1001, Independence Day celebration, 7 Jul 1828 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Herald--7 July 18282. Excursion 1002, military excursion to Suffolk, 25 May 1829 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Due honor was rendered to the day by our fellow citizens of Portsmouth, whose patriotic spirit is ever alive to the glory of their country. A salute was fired at sun-rise, by Capt. Cassel's Company of Artillery; at 8 o'clock the Rifle Company, Capt. Young, and the LIght Infantry Greys, Capt. Watts, with Capt. Cassel's Artillery Company, paraded and forming in battalion order, a second salute was fired by the united companies. At 1/2 past 9 the ballalion took up the line of March to the Episcopal Church, taking under its escort, the Orator of the Day, Dr. E. M. Watts, the Reader of the Declaration of Independence, and the venerable and reverend soldier of the Revolution, Jesse Nicholson. The services at the church were commenced with a prayer by the Rev. Mr. Wingfield, after which the Declaration of Independence was read, and an Oration, of which we have heard the most favorable mention, was delivered by Dr. Watts.
In the afternoon the volunteers partook of a sumptuous dinner provided by Capt. Reynolds at the Globe Inn.
A large number of citizens dined in the spacious saloon of the Masonic Lodge, in the true spirit of Brotherly feeling which should ever characterize freemen, who, however divided they may be on minor subjects, have a common sympathy in the one grand question--the good of our country. Party spirit was dumb. Adams and Jackson were remembered only as distinguished patriots, and not as disturbers of the public transquility and of social harmony. After dinner the company drank the following toasts:....
Herald--25 May 18293. Celebration 1003, National Day of Independence, 6 Jul 1829 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
On Thursday morning last, the three Volunteer Companies of Portsmouth, the Riflemen commanded by Capt. Young; the Artillery, Capt. Cassell, and the Greys, Capt. Watts, took an excursion to Suffolk, in the steam boat Richmond, Capt. Chapman. They were received in very handsome style on their arrival, by the Suffolk Volunteers, the Columbians, under the command of Capt. Benton, and welcomed by a large number of the inhabitants, who evinced their characteristic hospitality on the occasion; and after spending two hours very agreeably, during which they partook of a collation provided for the occasion, they again embarked and returned about sunset. The utmost good order and harmony prevailed among the citizen-soldiers during the excursion, and it was remarked that "though on pleasure were bent," there was not an instance among them of the most distant approach to inebriety.
We regret to add, that on their return, when a few miles below Suffolk, a valuable negro man, named Lewis, belonging to Capt. Chapman, fell overboard and was drowned. The gaiety and mirth which prevailed on board at the moment of this distressing casualty, were instantly changed to sadness and sympathy, and the volunteers evinced in a manner very creditable to their sensibilities, the deep impression it produced on their feelings. For half an hour all was silence; and the countenance of every individual expressed the deep concern which the tragic occurrence had inspired.
Herald--6 July 18294. Celebration 1004, Independence Day, 7 Jul 1829 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
The National Day of Independence was celebrated in Portsmouth with undiminished ardor. The citizen-soldiers of that patriotic town, comprising the Artillery Company under Capt. Cassell, the Rifle Corps under Capt. Yount, and the Infantry Greys under Capt. Watts, assembled at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on the Middle Square, and proceeded thence to the Methodist Church, where after a prayer, fraught with all the fervor of pious and patriotic eloquence, had been offered up to the throne of Grace, by the venerable soldier of the revolution, the Rev. Jesse Nicholson, a discourse adapted to the occasion was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Crowder, of the Methodist Church, and the service was concluded by an excellent prayer by the Rev. Mr. McKinney--after which a collection was taken up in aid of the funds of the American Colonization Society. The superior band of the Rifle Corps was arranged along the left gallery of the Church, and added greatly to the interest of the service by performing a beautiful piece of sacred music at the end of the first prayer, and the inspiring national air of "Hail Columbia," in conclusion. At 12 o'clock the company returned to the square, where they fired a salute and dismissed. At 2 o'clock they re-assembled and repaired to the Bell Tavern, where under a spacious awning, they sat down to an elegant and sumptuous dinner, prepared by Mr. Wm. Portlock. Capt. Young presided and Capt. Watts officiated as Vice-president. The numerous company enjoued themselves in uninterrupted harmony and social mirth, and retired in perfect good order......
Beacon--7 July 18295. Celebration 1005, National Independence Day, 5 Jul 1830 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
The Artillery Corps, Capt. Cassell, announced the day by a Federal salute, which was simultaneously proclaimed from the Navy Yard, and repeated by both, at noon and sun-set. The volunteers, consisting of the Riflemen, Light Infantry Greys and the Artillery, Captains Young, Watts and Cassell, formed in battalion order at 10 o'clock, and after firing a salute marched to the Methodist Church, where the venerable Patriot and Revolutionary soldier, the Rev. Jesse Nicholson, (one of Morgan's gallant Rifle Corps) invoked the favor of Deity on the future destinies of our country, while he poured out the overflowing of a patriotic heart, in gratitude for the unspeakable blessings heretofore vouchsated to it. Where such a man is the organ of communication, the bosom must indeed be cold, that does not heave with emtion, of gratitude and praise. The prayer being ended the excellent band of the Rifle Corps gave force and impression to what had just been uttered, by performing in full choir, an elegant piece of sacred music.....
Herald- 5 July 18306. Celebration 1006, collation at the Masonic Hall, 19 Feb 1831 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
The anniversary of our National Independence was celebrated in Portsmouth on Saturday, with the usual demostrations of patriotic feeling. The volunteer companies, consisting of the Rifle, under the command of Capt. Young, LIght Infantry Greys, Capt. Watts, and Artillery, Capt. Cassell, assembled in front of the Court House at 11 o'clock, A.M. and took up the line of march for the beach fronting the river, at the lower end of North Street, where, at meridian a Federal salute was fired by the Rifle and Light Infantry Companies, and the National Salute by the Artillery. The battalion then returned to the ground on which it was formed, and was dismissed at 1 o'clock. At 2 the companies reassembled, without arms, at Wyatt's Hotel, when a dinner was provided for the occasion, at which they took their seats at half past two. Capt. Young presided, assisted by Captains Watts and Cassell. After dinner the following toasts were drunk, accompanied with music by the Rifle band.....
(Other groups dined at Reynolds' Hotel and Cedar Grove)
Among the "Volunteer Toasts"
By Capt. Charles A. Cassell: Captain Arthur Emmerson, who so gallantly sustained the attack made by the British barges on Craney Island, 22d June 1813......
By Thomas Emmerson: Henry Clay, the profound statesman, the true patriot.....
Letter--7. Social 1007, social gala, 22 Jun 1839 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Sir: We have been appointed a committee on behalf of the Volunteers of Portsmouth, to present to you their respects, and request the pleasure of your company at a Collation at the Masonic Hall, on Tuesday next the 22nd inst. in commemoration of the birth of the Illustrious Washington.
In performing the duty assigned them, the committee takes great pleasure in the opportunity afforded them, of emphasizing individually and collectively the high respect and esteem, with which they are, sir.
Your obt servants
William P. Young, Capt. Rif Corps
Saml Watts, Capt. Greys
Charles Cassell, Capt. Artillery
Arthur Emmerson, Esq.
Ex. Capt. Portsmouth Artillery
February 19th, 1831
N. B. The guests will be received at the Bell Tavern at 1 o'clock.
From the original8. Miliary 1008, captian of Portsmouth Artillery, 11 Jul 1839 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, June 22nd, 1839
Dear Sir:
In behalf of the Portsmouth Lt. Artillery Blues. I am happy in requesting the pleasure of your company at a social galas, this afternoon at or near Sunset. The company would also be glad to have any other Craney Island Patriots, who may be in the neighborhood, to join them on this occasion. If you will be at your residence at the time, we will take pleasure in calling for you, and escorting your to the Board.
Very Respectfully,
Your obt sevt, Chas. Cassell
To Capt Arthur Emmerson
Beacon--July 11, 18399. Miliary 1009, Col. Chas. Cassell of the Artillery Blues encamped at Camp Emmerson, 30 Jul 1844 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Testimonial by the Eutaw Infantry to the following commanders of local military companies who had entertained them on a visit, and also to their "former townsman, mr. G. C. Lecompt", Capt. Cassell... of Portsmouth Artillery
Beacon--1 August 184410. Miliary 1010, President Tyler reviews the troops, 7 & 8 August 1844 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Portsmouth Volunteers Portsmouth, 30th July 1844
Orders
The encampment of the Volunteers of Portsmouth will commence on the 3d Proximo.
The Camp will be known and designated as "Camp Emmerson," in testimony of the respect and veneration in which we hold the memory of our departed fellow soldier, the brave and honorable Arthur Emmerson.
The following officers will compose the staff of the commanding officer, and will be respected and obeyed accordingly.
Dr. William Collins is appointed Surgeon, and Dr. George Maupin, Assistant Surgeon.
Col. Chas. Cassell of the Artillery Blues, Quarter Master General.
Private, Jos. Miles of the Portsmouth Light Infantry Guards, Quarter Master.
Serg't John Neaville of the Rifle Company, and Corporal John Anderson, of the Artillery Blues, Asst. Quarter Masters.
Serg't George Bourdeth, of the P.L. I. Guards, Commissary.
Serg't Bernard Fauth, of the Artillery Blues, and Serg't John Jack of the Rifle Company, assistant Commissaries.
Serg't John C. McRae, of the P. L. I. Guards, Adjutant.
Walter Gwynn, Commanding Officer
Beacon--7 & 8 August 184411. Miliary 1011, nominated to command of the 4th Regiment of Artillery, 17 Jul 1851 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
The President will visit the Emmerson Encampment, near the Naval Hospital, and review the troops, at 12 o'clock today.
Aug. 8--President Tyler, accompanied by Mrs. Tyler, Gov'r. Branch, Cols. Welbach and DeRusay, of the U.S. Army, and their aids, came up from Old Point yesterday in the U. S. steam cutter Legare, Capt. Howard. The Legare came up in handsome style, turning in the harbor in about two minutes, and then passing down to the anchorage off the Naval Hospital. The yards of the U.S. ship Vincennes, Com'r Buchanan, and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Taney, Capt. Fatio, were manned as the Legare passed, and three cheers were given. A national salute was also fired by the U.S. ship Pennsylvania, Com. Bolton, and by the Taney. As the President and suite left the Legare three cheers were given.
On landing, the President was escorted by Co. A. R. Smith to the parade ground of the Encampement of Volunteers, at whose invitation the visit was made. After reviewing the Battalion, the President received the visits of a large number of those assembled in the beautiful grounds in front of the Naval Hospital.
The Battalion was composed of the Volunteer Companies of Portsmouth, and their guests, the Raleigh Guards, and the four Volunteer Companies of Norfolk.
We learn that a collation was afterwards given by Dr. William Collins to the President and suite.
The President and suite came over to Norfolk in the afternoon upon invitation, and were received by the Volunteer Companies at the Ferry Wharf.
The Portsmouth Volunteers with their Raleigh guests also paid a visit to the Borough in the afternoon, as the guests of the Norfolk Volunteers. The Battalion made a very fine appearance as they paraded our principal streets, and afterwards partook of a handsome collation at Military Hall, given by the Volunteer Companies.
Beacon--17 July 185112. Note 1012, 1855 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
We learn with pleasure that our highly esteemed friend, Lieut. Col. Charles Cassell, of the 4th Regiment of Artillery in Virginia, has been nominated by Governor Floyd to the command of the regiment. No better officer exists in Virginia, than "Our Colonel"---District Whig of yesterday
Capt. Charles Cassell died during the Yellow Fever epidemic. His tombstone say he was born in Genoa, Italy.13. Death notice 1013, Richmond Daily Dispatch, 21 Sep 1855
According to the Richmond Daily Dispatch of 21 September 1855:
Progress of the Fever. The Petersburg Intelligencer has two letters dated from Norfolk 18th one of which announces the fever on the decrease, and the other states that a number of new cases have occurred. The following, which we find in the Baltimore American, is a list of deaths embracing the names of 322 of the white adultes known to have died of yellow fever in Portsmouth since its appearance in that town. The total mortality is known to have certainly reached 678, and the number is probably larger--The number of white children and colored persons who have died is not given: Deaths amoung white adults:.....Capt C. Cassell
Parents
Father: Warrent Officer Charles Cassell U.S.N. [700] ( -1827) [MRIN:274]
Mother:
Notes
Death Notes:
In Yellow Fever epidemic. But, another Charles Cassell, sailmaker, died 30 August 1827Burial Notes:
Charles Cassell born Genoa Italy Sept 26th 1793 died Sept 3rd 1855General:
Name: Charles Cassell
Age: 61
1793-1855
Interment: Cedar Grove Cemtery, Avenue 4, lot 295
Henley Papers have three deaths of children of Capt. Charles Cassell.
American beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth daily advertiser (Norfolk, Va. : 1827) Died- In Portsmouth on Friday (May 29) Columbia Cassell, daughter of Capt. Charles Cassell, aged 7 months. (p. 2, c. 6) Monday, June 1, 1835.
American beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth daily advertiser (Norfolk, Va. : 1827) Died- In Portsmouth on Sunday (Apr. 5), Virginia Cassel, aged 2 years and 8 months, daughter of Capt. Charles Cassell. (p. 2, c. 4) Tuesday, April 7, 1835.
American beacon and Virginia and North-Carolina gazette. Died- In Portsmouth on Dec. 7, Charles Buller Cassell, infant son of Capt. Charles Cassell. (p. 3, c. 3) Saturday, December 17, 1831.
In 1870 census, Alexander W. Cassell said his father was "foriegn born." Captain Charles Cassell is Alexander's father.
PORTSMOUTH ENCAMPMENT, No. 5,
Meets at the Masonic Hall, in Portsmouth, on the third Mon-
day in every month.
Officers.
M. E Sir Knight Charles A. Grice, G. Commander.
" " John K. Cooke, Generalissimo.
" " L. C.. P. Cowper, Captain General.
Sir Knight George M. Bain, Prelate.
" Charles Cassell, Senior Warden.
" Francis Russ, Junior Warden.
" George Reed, Recorder.
" James Fleming, Treasurer.
" Merit Parsons, Standard Bearer.
" John Lash. Sword Bearer.
" D. S. Philips, Warder.
" James G. Totterdell, Steward and Sentinel.
http://users.sitestar.net/~mfulcher/1853.htm
INVITATION: Marshall W. Butt, Portsmouth Under Four Flags 1752-1961 (1961, Portsmouth, Virginia: Messenger Printing Co.), p. 55:
Invitation dated 22 June 1839, from Captain Charles Cassell of the "Portsmouth Light Artillery Blues" to Captain Arthur Emmerson, requesting the pleasure of his company "at a social glass this afternoon at or near sunet" The company of any other "Craney Island Patriots" would also be welcomed.
(Courtesy of John C. Emmerson, Jr.)
Portsmouth, June 22d, 1839.
Dear Sir,
In behalf of the Portsmouth Lt. Artillary Blues. I am happy in requesting the pleasure of your company at a social glass, this afternoon at or near sunset.- The company would also be glad to have any other Craney Island Patriots who may be in the neighborhood to join them on this occasion.-- If you will be at your residence at this time, we will have pleasure in calling for you, and escorting you to the Brand.
Very Respectfully
Your obt servant
Chas. Cassell
To: Capt. Arthur Emmerson
Charles Buller Cassell [691]
Sex: M
AKA: Charles E. Cassell
Individual Information
Birth: Between 1831 - Virginia
Baptism:
Death: 7 Dec 1831 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 992
Burial:
Cause of Death: Pleurisy 1014
AFN #:
Events
1. Obituary 1015, 17 Dec 1831 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Died--in Portsmouth on December 7, Charles Buller Cassell, infant son of Capt. Charles Cassell2. Obituary 1014, 19 Dec 1831 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Herald, December 19, 1831
Died in Portsmouth, on the 7th inst. after a short illness of pleurisy, Charles Buller, infant son of Capt. C. Cassell.
Parents
Father: Charles Cassell [1498] (Abt 1802-Between 1855) 935,936 [MRIN:79]
Mother: Sarah Murry [200] (Between 1806-1867) 343,935,937
Charles E. Cassell Jr. [1661]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 2 Sep 1875 88
Baptism:
Death: 27 Jul 1876 88,343
Burial: Jul 1876 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 88,343
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Parents
Father: Charles Emmet Cassell [739] (1838-1916) 995,996,997 [MRIN:350]
Mother: Sarah Winifred [978] (Abt 1847-1879) 343,1016
Notes
Burial Notes:
Children of Charles E. & Sallie W. Cassell
Charles E. Cassell Jr. born Sept 2nd 1875 died July 27th 1876
Name: Charles E. Cassell, Jr.
Died: July 27, 1876
Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Avenue 5, lot 266