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Re: Elmer R. Cassidy (1923-2008) in Chicago, IL and MO
Posted by: Reinhart Char (ID *****2588) Date: January 08, 2008 at 17:01:23
In Reply to: Elmer R. Cassidy (1923-2008) in Chicago, IL and MO by Reinhart Char of 2669

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, died Jan. 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 1889 Illinois Head (Machinist, Factory, Electric)
Lela Cassidy Clarence Quincy, Adams, IL abt 1899 Wife
Forrest Cassidy Clarence, Lela Quincy, Adams, IL abt 1922 Illinois Son
Elmer Cassidy Clarence, Lela Quincy, Adams, IL abt 1924 Son
Ida Cassidy Quincy, Adams, IL abt 1865 Mother (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 Cassidy Quincy 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 McCartney Quincy Ward 6, Adams, Illinois abt 1898 Missouri White Boarder
Dewey Paugh Quincy Ward 6, Adams, Illinois abt 1899 Missouri White Boarder
Owen Westman Quincy 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 Elmore Quincy 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 1864 Illinois White Head (6/1863, 36, Married 14 years, Commission, Merchant)
Ida M Cassidy Wm A Quincy Ward 1, Adams, Illinois abt 1866 Illinois White Wife (8/1865, 34, Married 14 years, 3 children/3 alive)
Nina M Cassidy Wm A, Ida M Quincy Ward 1, Adams, Illinois abt 1888 Illinois White Daughter (7/1887, 12)
Louis G Cassidy Wm A, Ida M Quincy Ward 1, Adams, Illinois abt 1890 Illinois White Son (7/1889, 10)
Clarence F Cassidy Wm A, Ida M Quincy Ward 1, Adams, Illinois abt 1890 Illinois White Son (1/1890, 10)
Sarah Barbee Quincy Ward 1, Adams, Illinois abt 1870 Missouri Black 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 H GLOVER, IDA M 12/31/1885 2 /85 2119 LA SALLE



In the 1880 United States Census, I found:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

Edward S. GLOVER Self M Male W 53 NY Farmer MA MA
Sarah GLOVER Wife M Female W 42 PA Keeping House PA PA
Amy E. GLOVER Dau S Female W 28 IL Work At Home NY PA
Henry A. GLOVER Son S Male W 21 IL Work At Home NY PA
Ida May GLOVER Dau S Female W 14 IL Work At Home NY PA

Source Information:
Census Place Earl, La Salle, Illinois
Family History Library Film 1254222
NA Film Number T9-0222
Page Number 173C



In the 1880 United States Census , I found:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

John B. CASSADY Self M Male W 46 KY Farming VA VA
Elizabeth CASSADY Wife M Female W 38 IL Housekeeping TN TN
Mary CASSADY Dau S Female W 20 IL At Home KY IL
John CASSADY Son S Male W 18 IL At Home KY IL
William CASSADY Son S Male W 16 IL At Home KY IL
Emma CASSADY Dau S Female W 13 IL At Home KY IL
Daniel D. CASSADY Son S Male W 11 IL At Home KY IL
Sarah CASSADY Dau S Female W 8 IL At Home KY IL
Elizabeth CASSADY Dau S Female W 3 IL KY IL
Nellie CASSADY Dau S Female W 3M IL KY IL


Source Information:
Census Place Symmes, Edgar, Illinois
Family History Library Film 1254205
NA Film Number T9-0205
Page Number 247B



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