Family Group Sheet
NameJesse A. Cassity, 2C3R
Birth28 Jun 1883, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death22 Dec 1932, Vanceburge, Lewis Co., Kentucky
FatherJohn William Cassity (1844-1926)
MotherMartha Jane Hall (1849-1928)
Marriage6 Jun 1907, Morgan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLacy Mae Pruitt
Birth11 Mar 1891, Kentucky
Death12 Nov 1976, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio
Children
1 FViola Cassity, 3C2R
Birthabt 1908, Morgan Co., Kentucky
2 FGretel Cassity, 3C2R
Birthabt 1912, Kentucky
4 MCecil Cassity, 3C2R
Birthabt 1916, Kentucky
5 MCharles Cassity, 3C2R
Birthabt 1920, Kentucky
6 FElizabeth Cassity, 3C2R
Birthabt 1923, Carter Co., Kentucky
7 MWilliam I. Cassity , 3C2R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
Notes for Jesse A. Cassity
The 1900 census gives his birthdate as March 1887 and his age as 13, which is inconsistent with later records. See Census notes for his parents.
His WWI draft registration card, filed 12 Sep 1918 in Grayson, Carter Co., Ky, records Jessie A. Cassity, age 36, born 28 June 1883, residence Lowder Greenup Carter Co., Ky, occupation farmer, nearest relative Lacy Cassity, wife, Lowder, Ky, physical description tall, slender build, gray eyes, light hair, disability claimed due to cross eyes.
His death certificate records Jesse Cassity, age 46 years 6 months 21 days, born 1 June 1883 in Ky, died 22 Dec 1932 in Vanceburg, Lewis Co., Ky, occupation farmer, married, husband of Lacy P. Cassity, father Wm J. Cassity, mother’s maiden name Martha Cassity, both born in Ky, cause of death pulmonary tuberculosis, informant H. H. Pruitt, Vanceburg, Ky, burial in Spy Run Cemetery.
His WWI draft registration card, filed 12 Sep 1918 in Grayson, Carter Co., Ky, records Jessie A. Cassity, age 36, born 28 June 1883, residence Lowder Greenup Carter Co., Ky, occupation farmer, nearest relative Lacy Cassity, wife, Lowder, Ky, physical description tall, slender build, gray eyes, light hair, disability claimed due to cross eyes.
His death certificate records Jesse Cassity, age 46 years 6 months 21 days, born 1 June 1883 in Ky, died 22 Dec 1932 in Vanceburg, Lewis Co., Ky, occupation farmer, married, husband of Lacy P. Cassity, father Wm J. Cassity, mother’s maiden name Martha Cassity, both born in Ky, cause of death pulmonary tuberculosis, informant H. H. Pruitt, Vanceburg, Ky, burial in Spy Run Cemetery.
Census Notes for Jesse A. & Lacy Mae (Family)
1910 census of Morgan Co., Ky, North Fork precinct, enumerated 3 May, lists on p. 12B as family #154/159:
Cassity, Jessie A., 27, laborer on railroad; Lacy M., wife, 18, first marriage for both, married 2 years, mother of 1 child, 1 living; Viola, dau, 1 11/12.
1920 census of Carter Co., Ky, town of Carter, enumerated 16 Jan, lists on p. 8A as family #122:
Cassity, Jesse, 37, farmer; Lacy, wife, 26; Viola, dau, 10; Grethal, dau, 8; Cecil, son, 4 1/12; Charles, son, 0/12. All born in Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Lewis Co., Ky, district 3, enumerated April 8, lists on p. 5A as family #79/81:
Cassidy, Jesse A., 43, laborer on steam railroad, age at first marriage 20; Lacy, wife, 39, age at first marriage 16; Cecil, son, 14; Charles, son, 10; Elizabeth, dau, 7; William I., son, 2 1/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Cassity, Jessie A., 27, laborer on railroad; Lacy M., wife, 18, first marriage for both, married 2 years, mother of 1 child, 1 living; Viola, dau, 1 11/12.
1920 census of Carter Co., Ky, town of Carter, enumerated 16 Jan, lists on p. 8A as family #122:
Cassity, Jesse, 37, farmer; Lacy, wife, 26; Viola, dau, 10; Grethal, dau, 8; Cecil, son, 4 1/12; Charles, son, 0/12. All born in Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Lewis Co., Ky, district 3, enumerated April 8, lists on p. 5A as family #79/81:
Cassidy, Jesse A., 43, laborer on steam railroad, age at first marriage 20; Lacy, wife, 39, age at first marriage 16; Cecil, son, 14; Charles, son, 10; Elizabeth, dau, 7; William I., son, 2 1/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
