Biographical Sketch of Berry Hill Cassell Family - Macon County, Illinois (William Cassell - Berry Hill) Berry Hill Cassell (1822-1904) Birth: May 23, 1822, East Hanover, Dauphin Co. PA Death: Oct 12, 1904, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Parents: William Cassell (Birth: PA) and Elizabeth Leidig (Birth: PA) Siblings: Augustus, Joseph, John, Christian, Henry, Michael, Sophia (Albert), Esther (Albert), Roseanna (Allen) Marriage: Oct. 26, 1943, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Spouse: Louisa Margaret Schulty Children: Baron H., Thomas A., Mary E., William L., Clara O. Berry Hill Cassell was born on May 23, 1822 in the small village of East Hanover, Pennsylvania. He spent his early life on his family’s farm there. Berry and his brothers started helping their father on the farm at an early age. As young boys, they learned to swing an ax, cradle and scythe which were the principle farm implements during that time. Whenever possible during the winter season, Berry and his brothers attended the local school which was held in a log cabin and did their lessons on a slab bench. At the age of 16, in 1838, Berry traveled to Illinois to join his brothers, Augustus, Joseph and Christian, who had all ready settled in Putnam County. He lived there for 1 year and liked it so well that in the summer of 1839, Berry returned to Pennsylvania and talked his parents into joining them in Illinois. In the fall of 1839, Berry, his father, mother, and brothers - John, Henry and Michael started their journey to Illinois. They traveled down the canal from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The water was so low that steamers could not run so the family traveled by keelboat to Louisville, Kentucky. The trip took them 21 days. In Louisville, Berry and his family rented a house to wait for low water. After a few weeks, they grew tired of waiting and purchased two one horse wagons. Berry and his family came by land from Louisville, Kentucky to Decatur, Illinois. There wasn’t any trail to follow through the prairie and the tall grass waved in along side and in front of them as far as the eye could see. Fortunately once they reached the timber, there was a trail left by former travelers. By this time the weather was so severe that Berry froze his feet during the trip. They arrived in Decatur, Illinois on the November 20, 1839. By this time the snow was 4 foot deep and the weather so severe that they couldn’t travel any further. Berry notified one of his brothers in Putnam County, and one came to pick up his parents and younger brothers the following spring. Decatur at that time was located in the center of thirty acres. What is now central park was then a timber and hazel brush patch. Berry is quoted as saying “It was the worst place for snakes in those days that I ever saw. I ran on to one big snake in there one day that caused me to run and it was the only snake I ever ran from!” (The Decatur Review, October 12, 1904). Berry had decided to stay in Decatur and try to make a living. He made friends with David L. Allen (a prominent land-owner) and Leonard Ashton (a stage driver). They took him under their wing and offered to get him a job. Berry had learned the tinner’s trade so Allen and Ashton talked him into setting up a shop in Decatur. His mother had given him $1.25, so Berry bought his tools from an old man who had a tinker’s outfit and wanted to get rid of the stock and set up shop in the basement of a store called “Peddecord Bros. and Co.” at the intersection of Park and Franklin streets. After buying a small box of tin plate, Berry was able to begin his business in the middle of January 1840. By July 1, 1840, Berry had saved $75 and was able to buy a complete tinner’s outfit and the business moved to the first floor. In 1841, he bought a lot at the corner of South Park and Franklin streets and erected a small building to be used as his shop. Shortly afterward he sold the lot and moved the building to the lot at the corner of Water and East Main streets. Berry continued in the business for another 10 years. In 1846, with the help from “Peddecord Bros. and Co.”, he was able to purchase stoves from Albany, New York. These were the first stoves brought to Macon County. The stoves were soon sold out and Berry ordered more from St. Louis, Missouri. The stoves and his goods were brought from St. Louis by farmers who traded there. At that time, there was very little money around and Berry did a lot of bartering. He took the farmer’s product for his goods and traded the produce for supplies in St. Louis. At the age of 21, on October 26, 1843 Berry married Louisa M. Schulty in Decatur, Illinois. They were married by Reverend Daniel Traughter. Berry and Louisa had 5 children. They were Baron Hilton, Thomas Albert, Mary Elizabeth, William L. and Clara Owen. Mary and William died in childhood. Berry had beautiful penmnship that he honed by writing letters on tin with a scratch awl. He was an extensive reader and was very fold of music. Berry played the clarinet in the first band Decatur ever had. He also played several other musical instruments. Berry continued to be successful in the tinner’s business and in the fall of 1852 sold his shop for $800. He became a partner in a hardware store with Henry Prather on East Main street. The store sold hardware, furniture, and agriculture implement. In 1853, the business was able to move to a larger building. Berry sold his interest in the store in 1855 and purchased a hotel called “Herald House”. He renamed it “Cassell House” and ran it very successfully for 2 1/2 years. During that time, Berry became personally aquainted with Lincoln and Douglas during the Lincoln-Douglas Debates. They spoke in Decatur many times and always stopped at Cassell House. The convention of the editors of the state was held at the Cassell House in February of 1856 and named the date of the convention which was helf a few months later in Bloomington, which formed the Republican Party. From 1857 to 1860, Berry had a hardware store in Monticello, Illinois. From 1860 to 1865, he had a grocery store in Decatur - then had a hardware store in Monticello again for 1 year (1865- 1866). Business flourished and in 1851, he purchased 240 acres of land, the first 160 acres beginning at what is now the intersection of Wood and Broadway streets and they extended north to the old Wabash railroad. There was no railroad at that time and the Wabash later received its right of way from Berry. Berry soon bought more property that was located where the brickyards were in 1900, southeast of Decatur. Berry paid $12.50 a acre for the first land he bought. From 1866 to 1893 he had a real-estate business in which he was very successful. As the city of Decatur grew, he became rich on the sale of 40 foot lots at $1000 each. In 1886, Berry erected a beautiful mansion on 8 acres of land commonly known at that time as “Cassell’s Hill”. It was located east of Broadway and north of Wood street in the city. Cassell’s Hill was a tract of land that was almost circular in form. The beautiful mansion was known by all as “Cassell’s Castle”. “Cassell’s Castle” had 22 rooms and the interior was finished in hard wood cut on Cassell’s Hill. Unfortunately, the house was destroyed by fire in 1915. Berry continued living in Decatur for the remainder of his life, where he farmed and dealt in real estate. He served as a clerk for Decatur, Illinois from 1850 to 1856. He also was a charter member of the Decatur Lodge No. 186, 1.0 of Odd Fellows. Berry became blind 12 years before his death and his health started to fail after his wife’s death on October 21, 1903. Berry died a year later at his home in Decatur from gangrene poisoning at 4 AM Wednesday, October 12, 1904. He was buried two days later at Greenwood Cemetery in Decatur, Illinois. Resources • Geneology records “Pulsifer House” Hennepin, IL • “Portrait and Biographical Record”, 1893, Decatur, IL (Historical Library) • “History of Macon County”, 1904, (Historical Library) • “Early Illinois Marriages”, “29th Publication of Illinois State Historical Library” • Macon County Marriage Records • Macon County Cemetary Records • 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1900 Federal Census Records for Macon County, Illinois • “The Decatur Review” Newspaper, October 12, 1904 (Obituary of Berry H. Cassell) Louisa Margaret Schulty Cassel (1823-1903) Birth: May 1822, Maryland Death: Oct. 21, 1903, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Parents: Schulty (Birth-Maryland) Marriage: Oct. 26, 1843, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Spouse: Berry Hill Cassell Children: Baron Hilton, Thomas Albert, Clara Owen, William L., Mary Elizabeth Louisa Margaret Schulty was born in May of1822 in Maryland. She married Berry Hill Cassell on October 26, 1843 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. They had five children. Baron Hilton, Thomas Albert, Mary Elizabeth, William L. and Clara Owen. Mary Elizabeth and William L. died in infancy. Louisa and Berry lived their entire adult lives in Decatur, Illinois. They started out their married life living in the back of a long building that Berry used the front half for his tinner’s shop. In 1855 they moved to the hotel that Berry now owned. Her husband continued to prosper and in 1887, built a beautiful 22 room mansion on what what known as Cassell’s Hill. This is where Louisa spent the remainder of her life. Her death on October 21, 1903 was caused by gangreen of her left foot. After her death, she was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Decatur, Illinois. Resources • Geneology records “Pulsifer House” Hennepin, IL • “Portrait and Biographical Record”, 1893, Decatur, IL (Historical Library) • “History of Macon County”, 1904, (Historical Library) • “Early Illinois Marriages”, “29th Publication of Illinois State Historical Library” • Macon County Marriage Records • Macon County Cemetary Records • 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1900 Federal Census Records for Macon County, Illinois • “The Decatur Review” Newspaper, October 12, 1904 (Obituary of Berry H. Cassell) (William Cassell - Berry Hill Cassell - Baron Hilton) Baron Hilton Cassell (1846-1922) Birth: Mar. 20, 1846, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Death: Dec. 7, 1919, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Parents: Berry Hill Cassell (Birth-PA) and Louisa Shulty (Birth-Maryland) Siblings: Thomas Albert, Clara Owen, William L. and Mary E. Marriage: Mar. 18, 1872, Clinton, Dewitt Co. IL Spouse: Fannie Harrison Children: Louis B., Fred Roy, Otto D., and Pearl Ada Baron Hilton Cassell was born on March 20, 1846 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. He was born in a long building used for a wagon and paint shop. His father had a little tin shop in the east end of the building and the family lived on the west end. At the time of his birth there were only about 1000 people living in Decatur. Baron spent his childhood in Decatur, Illinois and attended public schools there. He went on to attend “Normal School” of Bloomington, Illinois and graduated at the age of 22. After graduation, Baron went to work in his father’s hardware store in Montcellio, Illinois. On March 18, 1872, Baron married Fanny Winfield Harrison in Clinton, Illinois. After their marriage they settled on Baron’s farm in Decatur, Township near Decatur, Illinois where Baron owned and operated 200 acres of farmland. Baron and Fanny had three children, Louis Byron, Fred Roy, and Otto Darrell. They also had an adopted daughter, Pearl Ada. In 1893, the Baron’s farmland was valued at $250 per acre. He also had valuable stock, houses and lots in Decatur. His wealth at that time was estimated to be at $50,000. Baron was a firm republican and a member of the Masonic fraternity. In 1901, Baron moved from his farm to his father’s home “Cassell’s Castle” to help his father. His father died in 1904 and Baron inherited his father’s home. The house was destroyed by fire in 1915. Baron spent the remainder of his life in Decatur, Illinois where he made a living farming. In 1905, he owned and rented out 20 houses in Decatur. Baron was a speculative builder and became well known by building houses for the purpose of sale. His wife died in 1912. Baron continued living in Decatur another 7 years. After his death on December 7, 1919, he was buried in Greenwood Cemetary, Decatur, Illinois. Resources • Geneology records “Pulsifer House” Hennepin, IL • “Portrait and Biographical Record”, 1893, Decatur, IL (Historical Library) • “History of Macon County”, 1904, (Historical Library) • Macon County Cemetary Records • 1850, 1860 and 1870, County Census Records for Macon County (Baron Hilton Cassell’s Spouse) Fanny Winfield Harrison Cassel (1843-1912) Birth: Oct. 17, 1843, Ross Co. Ohio Death: Oct. 4, 1912, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Parents: Matthew Harrison nd Lydia A. Plummer (Birth both -Ross Co. OH) Siblings: James, William, Lize (Baigher), Sarah (Wilt), Matthew, Joseph, Mary J. (Lintner) and 7 others Marriage: Mar. 18, 1872 Decatur, Macon Co. IL Spouse: Baron Hilton Cassell Children: Louis Byron, Fred Roy and Otto D. Fannie Harrison was born on October 17, 1843 in Ross County, Ohio. Her father was a farmer and Fannier grew up on a farm in Ross County, Ohio. Her father was also a distant relative of President Harrison. During the early 1860’s her father passed away and her mother moved the family to Decatur, Illinois. Fannie married Baron Hilton Cassell on March 18, 1972 and they settled on his farm in Decatur township.. Fannie and Baron had three children, Louis, Fred and Otto. In 1901, Baron and Fanny moved to his father’s home in Decatur, Illinois. Fannie continued to live there the remainder of her life. After her death in 1912, she was buried in Greenwood Cemetary in Decatur, Illinois. Resources • Geneology records “Pulsifer House” Hennepin, IL • “Portrait and Biographical Record”, 1893, Decatur, IL (Historical Library) • “History of Macon County”, 1904, (Historical Library) • Macon County Cemetary Records (William Cassell - Berry Hill Cassell - Baron H. Cassell _ Fred Roy Fred Roy Cassell (1876-1958) Birth: Sept. 29, 1876, Decatur Township, Macon Co. IL Death: May 26, 1958, Decatur Township, Macon Co. IL Parents: Baron H. Cassell (Macon Co. IL) and Fannie W. Harrison (Ross Co. OH) Siblings: Louis Byron and Otto D. Marriage: Mar. 15, 1899, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Spouse: Mabel Rice Shimer (Birth-1877) Children: None Fred Roy Cassell was born on his father’s farm on September 29, 1876 in Decatur Township, Macon County, Illinois. Fred spent his childhood on his father’s farm. He attended the local schools and graduated from Decatur High School in 1894. After graduation, Fred decided to try to make a living farming. On March 15, 1899, he married Mabel Rice Shimer. Fred and Mable settled on the family farm at the northeast edge of Decatur, Illinois where they continued to live through-out their lives. They never had any children. During the 1920’s, they traveled extensively by automobile throughout the United States. Fred was a member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur, the Macon Lodge, and the Royal Arch Masons. Mable died in 1953. Fred lived for another 5 years before passing away at his home around 6:00 PM, May 26, 1958. He was buried beside his wife in Fairlawn Cemetary, Decatur, Illinois. Resources • Geneology records “Pulsifer House” Hennepin, IL • “Portrait and Biographical Record”, 1893, Decatur, IL (Historical Library) • “History of Macon County”, 1904, (Historical Library) • Macon County Cemetary Records • “The Decatur Herald and Review, Tuesday, May 27, 1958 (Obituary of Fred Cassell) Mabel Rice Shimer Cassell (1877-1953) Birth: 1877 Death: April 9, 1953, Macon Co. IL Marriage: March 15, 1899, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Spouse: Fred R. Cassell Children: None (William Cassell - Berry Hill Cassell - Mary) Mary Elizabeth Cassell Birth: Between 1855 and 1860 Decatur, Macon Co. IL Death: Infancy, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Parents: Berry Hill Cassell (Birth-PA) and Louisa Shulty (Birth-Maryland) Siblings: Baron Hilton, Clara Owen, William L. and Thomas A. Resources 1. Geneology records “Pulsifer House” Hennepin, IL (Berry Hill Cassell - Baron Hilton Cassell - Louis) Louis Byron Cassel(1873-1940) Birth: February 24, 1873 Decatur Township, Macon Co. IL Death: November 10, 1940 Decatur, Macon Co IL Parents: Baron H. Cassell (Macon Co. IL) and Fannie W. Harrison (Ross Co. OH) Siblings: Fred Roy and Otto D. Marriage: May 21, 1914, Kenny, IL Spouse: Carolina (Amelia) Detrich Children: None Louis Byron was born on February 24, 1873 on his father’s farm in Decatur Township, Macon County, Illinois. Louis spent his childhood on his father’s farm. He attended the local schools and graduated from Decatur High School. Louis went on to attend Millikin University and then later studied law in the office of E.S. McDonald. He was admitted to the bar in 1906. During the Spanish American War, Louis served in the 5th Illinois Infantry. On May 21, 1914, in Kenny, Illinois, Louis married Carolina Amelia Detrich. They first lived at his father’s estate, “Cassell’s Hill” and later moved to Park Place, Decatur, Illinois. During his lifetime Louis was an attorney, real estate manager and the head of the “Eureka Oil Company”. He was president and vice-president of the Theosophical Society of Decatur and the head of the Macon County Humane Society. Louis loved to travel and toured extensively by automobile in the days before paved highways. He and his wife always spent the winters in either Florida or California. In fact, they were a member of St. Auburn’s Catholic Church in Hollywood California. Louis’s most extensive trip was a trip to India in 1925 to attend the Golden Jubilee International Theosophical convention. He left from Chicago on October 21, 1925 and returned to Decatur on February 25, 1926. During that time, Louis toured all of Egypt and India. He had the opportunity to view King Tut and his tomb and the many other wonders of the Middle East. Louis’s last home was on East William Street in Decatur, Illinois. He suffered a heart attack on July 30, 1940 and never recovered. Louis passed away on Sunday morning, November 10, 1940 at his home. After the funeral services on following Tuesday, his body was sent to St. Louis, Missouri for cremation. He was laid to rest in the Fairland Cemetary, Decatur, Illinois. Resources 1. Geneology records “Pulsifer House” Hennepin, IL 2. “Portrait and Biographical Record”, 1893, Decatur, IL (Historical Library) 3. “History of Macon County”, 1904, (Historical Library) 4. Macon County Cemetary Records 5. “The Decatur Review” Newspaper, Feb. 27, 1926 and Nov. 11, 1940 (Louis B. Cassell’s spouse) Caroline Amelia Detrich Cassell (1878-1945) Birth: 1878 Death: October 28, 1945, Decatur, Macon Co IL Parents: ? Detrich Marriage: May 21, 1914, Kenny, IL Spouse: Louis B. Cassell Children: None Caroline “Amelia” Detrich was born in 1878. She married Louis B. Cassell on May 21, 1914 in Kenny, Illinois. Amelia and Louis lived most of their lives in Decatur, Illinois. After her death on October 28, 1945, Amelia was buried beside her spouse in the Greenwood cemetery in Decatur, Illinois. Resources 1. Macon County Cemetary Records 2 “The Decatur Review” Newspaper, Nov. 11, 1940 (William Cassell - Berry Hill Cassell - Baron H. Cassell - Otto) Otto Darrell Cassell (1881-1934) Birth: July 27, 1881 Decatur Township, Macon Co., IL Death: Mar. 4, 1934, Hickory Township. Macon Co. IL Parents: Baron H. Cassell (Macon Co. IL) and Fannie W. Harrison (Ross Co. OH) Siblings: Louis Byron and Fred Roy 1st Marriage: Sept. 14, 1904, Decatur, Macon Co. IL 1st Spouse: Olivia A. Kirkman Children: None 2nd Marriage: 1909, Macon Co. IL 2nd Spouse: Pearl Leimbaugh Children: Harold O. and Everett W. 3rd Marriage: August, 1920, Springfield, IL Spouse: Ida B. Barton Children: Darroll, Winfield, Charlotte, Louise Otto D. Cassell was born on July 27, 1881 in Decatur Township, Macon County, Illinois. . Otto spent his childhood on his father’s farm. He attended the local schools and graduated from Decatur High School. After graduation, Otto went into the real-estate business. Otto married Olive A. Kirkman on September 14, 1904 in Decatur, Macon Co. Illinois. She died shortly after their marriage on November 5, 1904. He then married Pearl Leimbaugh. They had 2 children, Harold and Everett. His wife died in 1912. In August of 1920, Otto married Ida B. Barton. They had 4 children, Darroll, Winfield, Charlotte and Louise. In 1924, Otto moved to a farm 1/2 mile south of Forsyth, Illinois. He continued to live there until his death at 12:45 AM, Friday, March 2, 1934 at his home. After his death, he was buried the following Monday in the Fairland Cemetary, Decatur, Illinois. Resources: • Geneology records “Pulsifer House” Hennepin, IL • “History of Macon County”, 1904, (Historical Library) • Macon County Cemetary Records • “The Decatur Herald” Newspaper, Saturday, March 3, 1934, pg. 5 • 1900 Federal Census Record for Macon County (William Cassell - Berry Hill Cassell - Otto D. Cassell (spouse) Olivia A Kirkman Cassell(1884-1903) Birth: 1884 Death: November 5, 1903, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Parents; ? Kirkman Marriage: September 14, 1903 Spouse: Otto D. Cassell Children: None Olivia Kirkman was born in 1884. She married Otto D. Cassell on September 14, 1903. She died 6 weeks later on November 5, 1903. She was buried in the family plot of the Greenwood cemetery in Decatur, Illinois. Pearl F. Leimbaugh Cassell (1889-1912) Birth: 1889, Illinois Death: 1912, Macon Co. IL Marriage: 1909, Macon Co. IL Spouse: Otto D. Cassell Children: Harold O., Everett W. Ida D. Barton Cassell Birth: Death: Marriage: August 1920, Springfield, Illinois Spouse: Otto D. Cassell Children: Darroll, Winfield, Charlotte, Louise (William Cassell - Berry Hill Cassell - Thomas ) Thomas Albert Cassell (1856-1922) Birth: June 30, 1856 Decatur, Macon County, IL Death: May 3, 1922 Decatur, Macon Co. IL Parents: Berry Hill Cassell (Birth-PA) and Louisa Shulty (Birth-Maryland) Siblings: Baron Hilton, Clara Owen, William L. and Mary E. Marriage: Dec. 6, 1887, Keokuk, IA Spouse: Kate R. Limbury Children: Berry Hill, Ward and Ray (Moore) Thomas “Albert” Cassell was born in the hotel his father owned (Cassell House) on June 30, 1856 in Decatur, Illinois. Thomas spent his childhood in Decatur, Illinois and attended public schools there. As a young man he moved to Iowa. There, he met his future wife, Kate Rose Limbury. Thomas and Kate were united in marriage on December 6, 1887 in Keokuk, Iowa. They had 3 children, 2 sons, Berry Hill and Ward and a daughter, Ray. Thomas and Kate lived in Iowa for several years after their marriage,but had moved to Decatur by 1898. In 1900, they lived on East North Street. By 1910, Thomas and Kate had moved to West Main street. Thomas made his living in the real estate business. After his father’s death in 1904, he inherited a lot of property. Thomas kept the property and then became a landlord. Thomas had not been feeling well for quite awhile before his death. He became ill Monday evening, May 1, 1922 and died unexpectedly at 6:00 AM, Wednesday, May 3, 1922 at his home at 1064 West Main Street. The following Friday, Thomas was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetary in Decatur, Illinois. Resources • Geneology records “Pulsifer House” Hennepin, IL • “Portrait and Biographical Record”, 1893, Decatur, IL (Historical Library) • Macon County Cemetary Records • 1860, 1870, 1900 and 1910 Federal Census Records for Macon County, Illinois • “The Decatur Review” Newspaper, May 3, 1922 (Obituary of Thomas A. Cassell) (William Cassell - Berry Hill Cassell - Thomas A. Cassell (spouse and children) Kate R. Limbury Cassell Birth: 1866, Iowa Death: September 22, 1964, Macon Co. IL Parents: ? Limbury (Birth-Germany) Marriage: Dec. 6, 1887, Keokuk, IA Spouse: Thomas Albert Cassell Children: Ray L. (Moore), Berry Hill and Ward Kate Limbury was born in 1866 in Iowa. She married Thomas Albert Cassell on December 6, 1887 in Keokuk, Iowa. They had three children, Ray, Berry H., and Ward. By 1898, Kate and Ward. Kate lived most of her adult life in Decatur, Illinois. She died on September 22, 1964 in Decatur, Illinois. After her death, she was laid to rest next to her husband in the Greenwood cemetery, Decatur, Illinois. Resources • Geneology records “Pulsifer House” Hennepin, IL • Macon County Cemetary Records • 1900 and 1910 Federal Census Records for Macon County, Illinois • “The Decatur Review” Newspaper, May 3, 1922 (Obituary of Thomas A. Cassell) Ray L. Cassell Moore (1888-?) Birth: November 1888, Iowa Death: Unknown Parents: Thomas A. Albert (Birth-IL) and Kate R. Limbury (Birth-IA) Siblings: Berry Hill and Ward Marriage: March 18, 1908, Macon Co. IL Spouse: Richard L. Moore Children: ? Ray Cassell was born in November of 1888 in Iowa. By 1898, her family had moved to the home town of her father - Decatur, Illinois. There Ray grew to adulthood. On March 18, 1908, she married Richard L. Moore. After their marriage, Ray and Richard lived with her parents. Ray worked as a secretary for a dentist and Richard was a traveling salesman. At the time of her father’s death in 1922, they were still living in Decatur. Nothing else is known at this time. Resources • 1900 and 1910 Federal Census Records for Macon County, Illinois • “The Decatur Review” Newspaper, May 3, 1922 (Obituary of Thomas A. Cassell) (William Cassell - Berry Hill Cassell - Thomas A. Cassell - Berry and Ward) Berry Hill Cassell (1898-?) Birth: September 1898, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Death: Unknown Parents: Thomas A. Albert (Birth-IL) and Kate R. Limbury (Birth-IA) Siblings: Ray (Moore) and Ward Berry Hill Cassell was born in 1898 in Decatur, IL. He grew up in the city of Decatur. At the time of his father’s death in 1922, he was still living in Decatur. Resources • 1900 and 1910 Federal Census Records for Macon County, Illinois • “The Decatur Review” Newspaper, May 3, 1922 (Obituary of Thomas A. Cassell) Ward Cassell (1904-?) Birth: 1904, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Death: Unknown Parents: Thomas A. Albert (Birth-IL) and Kate R. Limbury (Birth-IA) Siblings: Ray (Moore) and Berry Hill Ward Cassell was born in 1904 in Decatur, IL. He grew up in the city of Decatur. At the time of his father’s death in 1922, he was still living in Decatur. (William Cassell - Berry Hill Cassell - William) William L. Cassell Birth: Between 1855 and 1860 Decatur, Macon Co. IL Death: Infancy, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Parents: Berry Hill Cassell (Birth-PA) and Louisa Shulty (Birth-Maryland) Siblings: Baron Hilton, Clara Owen, Mary E. and Thomas A. (William Cassell - Berry Hill Cassell - Clara) Clara Owen Cassell Ansbach (1852-1887) Birth: 1852, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Death: 1887, Decatur, Macon Co. IL Parents: Berry Hill Cassell (Birth-PA) and Louisa Shulty (Birth-Maryland) Siblings: Baron Hilton, Mary E., William L. and Thomas A. Marriage: Jan. 4, 1872, Macon Co. IL Spouse: Gus Ansbach Children: ? Clara Own Cassell was born in 1852 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. Clara spent her childhood in Decatur, Illinois. She married a Gus Ansbach on January 4, 1872 in Macon County, Illinois. After her death in 1887, she was buried in the Greenwood cemetary in Decatur, Illinois. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. 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