Re: Elmer R. Cassidy (1923-2008) in Chicago, IL and MO
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Elmer R. Cassidy (1923-2008) in Chicago, IL and MO
Charlene Reinhart 1/08/08
Elmer R. Cassidy, 84 years, passed away Jan. 4, 2008 at home in Palmyra, MO, with his beloved wife, Frances, at his side (married 64 years). Elmer was born Oct. 4, 1923 in Quincy, IL, the son of Clarence and Lela Cassidy. He was the owner and president of Jem Tool in Bensenville, IL for 46 years. Elmer was a resident of Rosemont, IL for 45 years, where he also served as a school board member and a deacon of his church. Survived by his wife, Frances; 10 daughters, and four sons, Sue (John) Cassidy, Kathryn (David) Lundquist, Wesley (Jane) Cassidy, Martha (Carey) Driver, Jonathan (Linda) Cassidy, Daniel Cassidy, David Cassidy, Karen (Alex) Nuzzo, Rebecca (Gary) Tillman, Frances (Frank) Titoni, Colleen (James) Benedetto, Nancy (John) Kopecky, Janine (Richard) DeCoste and Jullene (Steven) Cocozza, grandfather of 90; great-grandfather of 111 and great-great grandfather of two. Visitation Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, 6 to 8 p.m. at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel, 424 S. Main St., Palmyra, MO, 63461. Funeral Service Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God, 312 S. Bradley, Palymra, MO, 63461.
Published in the Chicago Tribune on 1/8/2008.
Descendant chart
1 Clarence Cassidy (son of William A. Cassidy and Sarah Glover) b. abt. 1889-1896, IL
Lela Cassidy, b. abt. 1899, IL
2 Forrest Cassidy b. abt. 1922, IL
2 Elmer R. Cassidy was born Oct. 4, 1923 in Quincy, IL, diedJan. 4, 2008 in Palmyra, MO,
Frances Cassidy
m. 1944 (married 64 years)
3 Sue (John) Cassidy
3 Kathryn (David) Lundquist
3 Wesley (Jane) Cassidy
3 Martha (Carey) Driver
3 Jonathan (Linda) Cassidy
3 Daniel Cassidy
3 David Cassidy
3 Karen (Alex) Nuzzo
3 Rebecca (Gary) Tillman
3 Frances (Frank) Titoni
3 Colleen (James) Benedetto
3 Nancy (John) Kopecky
3 Janine (Richard) DeCoste
3 Jullene (Steven) Cocozza
In the 1930 United States Federal Census, living at 601 North 20th Street, I found:
Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1930 (City,County,State) Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relation
Clarence Cassidy Ida, Lela Quincy, Adams, IL abt 1889IllinoisHead(Machinist, Factory, Electric)
Lela Cassidy Clarence Quincy, Adams, IL abt 1899Wife
Forrest Cassidy Clarence, Lela Quincy, Adams, IL abt 1922IllinoisSon
Elmer Cassidy Clarence, Lela Quincy, Adams, IL abt 1924Son
Ida CassidyQuincy, Adams, IL abt 1865Mother(Wd., married @ age 19, Housework, Private Home)
Household Members: Name Age
Clarence Cassidy 41
Lela Cassidy 31
Forrest Cassidy 8
Elmer Cassidy 6
Ida Cassidy 65
In the 1920 United States Federal Census, living at 1214 24th Street, I found
Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1920 (City,County,State) Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Race Relation
Ida M CassidyQuincy Ward 6, Adams, Illinois abt 1868 Illinois White Head(Keeper, Boarding House)
Clarence Cassidy Ida M Quincy Ward 6, Adams, Illinois abt 1896 Illinois White Son(Machinist, Metal Wheel Co.)
John McCartneyQuincy Ward 6, Adams, Illinois abt 1898 Missouri White Boarder
Dewey PaughQuincy Ward 6, Adams, Illinois abt 1899 Missouri White Boarder
Owen WestmanQuincy Ward 6, Adams, Illinois abt 1902 Illinois White Boarder
Household Members: Name Age
Ida M Cassidy 52
Clarence Cassidy 24
John McCartney 22
Dewey Paugh 21
Owen Westman 18
In the 1910 United States Federal Census, living at 1214 North 24th Street, I found:
Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1910 (City,County,State) Birth Year Birthplace Relation
Ida M Casaday [Ida M Elmore] Sarah Quincy Ward 6, Adams, IL abt 1868 Illinois Head(3 children/3 alive)
Louis Casaday Ida M Quincy Ward 6, Adams, IL abt 1892 Illinois Son
(Clarence) Clarisse Casaday Ida M Quincy Ward 6, Adams, IL abt 1893 Illinois Son
Sarah ElmoreQuincy Ward 6, Adams, IL abt 1837 Pennsylvania Mother(Wd., 7 children/3 alive)
Household Members: Name Age
Ida M Casaday 42
Louis Casaday 18
Clarisse Casaday 17
Sarah Elmore 73
In the 1900 United States Federal Census, living at 1311 N. 6th Avenue, I found:
Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1900 (City,County,State) Birth Year Birthplace Race Relation
Wm A Cassidy Ida M Quincy Ward 1, Adams, Illinois abt 1864IllinoisWhite Head(6/1863, 36, Married 14 years, Commission, Merchant)
Ida M Cassidy Wm A Quincy Ward 1, Adams, Illinois abt 1866IllinoisWhite Wife(8/1865, 34, Married 14 years, 3 children/3 alive)
Nina M Cassidy Wm A, Ida M Quincy Ward 1, Adams, Illinois abt 1888IllinoisWhite Daughter(7/1887, 12)
Louis G Cassidy Wm A, Ida M Quincy Ward 1, Adams, Illinois abt 1890IllinoisWhite Son(7/1889, 10)
Clarence F Cassidy Wm A, Ida M Quincy Ward 1, Adams, Illinois abt 1890IllinoisWhite Son(1/1890, 10)
Sarah BarbeeQuincy Ward 1, Adams, Illinois abt 1870MissouriBlack Domestic(12/1869, 30, Married, 1 child/1 alive)
Household Members: Name Age
Wm A Cassidy 36
Ida M Cassidy 34
Nina M Cassidy 12
Louis G Cassidy 10
Clarence F Cassidy 10
Sarah Barbee 30
In the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900, I found:
Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
CASSIDY, WILLIAM HGLOVER, IDA M12/31/1885 2/852119LA SALLE
In the 1880 United States Census, I found:
NameRelation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Edward S. GLOVERSelfMMaleW53NYFarmerMAMA
Sarah GLOVERWifeMFemaleW42PAKeeping HousePAPA
Amy E. GLOVERDauSFemaleW28ILWork At HomeNYPA
Henry A. GLOVERSonSMaleW21ILWork At HomeNYPA
Ida May GLOVERDauSFemaleW14ILWork At HomeNYPA
Source Information:
Census Place Earl, La Salle, Illinois
Family History Library Film1254222
NA Film NumberT9-0222
Page Number173C
In the 1880 United States Census, I found:
NameRelation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John B. CASSADYSelfMMaleW46KYFarmingVAVA
Elizabeth CASSADYWifeMFemaleW38ILHousekeepingTNTN
Mary CASSADYDauSFemaleW20ILAt HomeKYIL
John CASSADYSonSMaleW18ILAt HomeKYIL
William CASSADYSonSMaleW16ILAt HomeKYIL
Emma CASSADYDauSFemaleW13ILAt HomeKYIL
Daniel D. CASSADYSonSMaleW11ILAt HomeKYIL
Sarah CASSADYDauSFemaleW8ILAt HomeKYIL
Elizabeth CASSADYDauSFemaleW3ILKYIL
Nellie CASSADYDauSFemaleW3MILKYIL
Source Information:
Census Place Symmes, Edgar, Illinois
Family History Library Film1254205
NA Film NumberT9-0205
Page Number247B