Family Group Sheet
NameSamuel James Caskey
BirthApr 1865, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death5 Nov 1939, Jessamine Co., Kentucky
FatherWilliam Thomas Caskey (~1841-)
MotherLouzina Medley (1842-1911)
Other spousesVirginia
Marriageabt 1887, Morgan Co., Kentucky
SpouseEllender “Ellen” Lewis
Birth12 Feb 1866, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death19 Sep 1932, Morgan Co., Kentucky
FatherFrancis Marion Lewis (1839-1898)
MotherLucinda A. Lewis (~1840-)
Children
Birth6 Feb 1888 or 1889, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death16 Jan 1919, West Liberty, Morgan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLafayette Lewis
2 FCarrie Caskey (Twin)
Birth29 Jan 1891, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death16 Mar 1943, Washington Courthouse, Fayette Co., Ohio
SpouseLonnie Ferguson
SpouseJoseph Thomas “Joe Tom” Pettit , 4C2R
3 MKelly Caskey (Twin)
Birth29 Jan 1891, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death29 Jun 1931, Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana
SpouseMary Katherine Oakley
Birthabt 1901, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Notes for Samuel James Caskey
Be careful not to confuse him with Samuel H. Caskey, born Oct 1869 in Morgan Co., son of James Thomas Caskey and Mauselete Caskey.
His death certificate records Samuel Caskey, age 73 years 9 months 0 days, birthdate blank, born in Ky, died 5 Nov 1939 in Bethel precinct, Jessamine Co., Kentucky, married, husband of Virginia Caskey, farmer, father Thomas Caskey, mother’s maiden name Louzine Medley, both born in Ky, cause of death apoplexy due to valvular heart disease, informant Mrs. Sam Caskey, Wilmore, Ky, burial in HillCrest.
His death certificate records Samuel Caskey, age 73 years 9 months 0 days, birthdate blank, born in Ky, died 5 Nov 1939 in Bethel precinct, Jessamine Co., Kentucky, married, husband of Virginia Caskey, farmer, father Thomas Caskey, mother’s maiden name Louzine Medley, both born in Ky, cause of death apoplexy due to valvular heart disease, informant Mrs. Sam Caskey, Wilmore, Ky, burial in HillCrest.
Notes for Ellender “Ellen” Lewis
Her death certificate records Ellen Caskey, age 66 years 7 months 7 days, born 12 Feb 1866 in Kentucky, died 19 Sep 1932 in West Liberty, Morgan Co., Ky, married, wife of Sam Caskey, father Marion Lewis, mother’s maiden name Lousinda Lewis, both born in Kentucky, cause of death paralysis of left side, informant Ben Cox, Pomp, Kentucky, burial in Lewis Graveyard.
Since she was listed as age 5 in the 1870 census, she may have really been born in 1865.
Since she was listed as age 5 in the 1870 census, she may have really been born in 1865.
Census Notes for Samuel James & Ellender “Ellen” (Family)
1900 census of Morgan Co., Ky, West Liberty precinct, enumerated 13 June, lists on p. 11A as family #210/212:
Caskey, Samuel, 35, b. Apr 1865, farmer; Ellen, wife, 37, b. May 1863, married 13 years, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Stella, dau, 12, b. Feb 1882 (note the inconsistency); Kelly, son, 9, b. Mar 1891; Carrie, dau, 9, b. Mar 1891. All born Ky Ky Ky.
There are three other Caskey families and two Lewis families on this page.
1910 census of Morgan Co., Ky, enumerated 4 May, lists on p. 13B as family #224/242:
Caskey, Sam, 44, farmer; Ellen, wife, 44, first marriage for both, married 23 years, mother of 5 children, 4 living; Stella J., dau, 22, first marriage, married 3 years, mother of 1 child, 0 living; Kelly, son, 19; Cora, dau, 19; John H., son, 9. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Morgan Co., Ky, West Liberty precinct, enumerated 15 Jan, lists on p. 8B as family #154/165:
Caskey, Samuel, 53, farmer; Ellen, wife, 53; Carry, dau, 30, single; John, son, 18. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Morgan Co., Ky, Pleasant Run precinct, enumerated 26 April, lists on p. 2B as family #160:
Caskey, Sam, 64, age at first marriage 21, farmer; Ellen, wife, 64, age at first marriage 21; Vivan, grandchild, 19. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Caskey, Samuel, 35, b. Apr 1865, farmer; Ellen, wife, 37, b. May 1863, married 13 years, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Stella, dau, 12, b. Feb 1882 (note the inconsistency); Kelly, son, 9, b. Mar 1891; Carrie, dau, 9, b. Mar 1891. All born Ky Ky Ky.
There are three other Caskey families and two Lewis families on this page.
1910 census of Morgan Co., Ky, enumerated 4 May, lists on p. 13B as family #224/242:
Caskey, Sam, 44, farmer; Ellen, wife, 44, first marriage for both, married 23 years, mother of 5 children, 4 living; Stella J., dau, 22, first marriage, married 3 years, mother of 1 child, 0 living; Kelly, son, 19; Cora, dau, 19; John H., son, 9. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Morgan Co., Ky, West Liberty precinct, enumerated 15 Jan, lists on p. 8B as family #154/165:
Caskey, Samuel, 53, farmer; Ellen, wife, 53; Carry, dau, 30, single; John, son, 18. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Morgan Co., Ky, Pleasant Run precinct, enumerated 26 April, lists on p. 2B as family #160:
Caskey, Sam, 64, age at first marriage 21, farmer; Ellen, wife, 64, age at first marriage 21; Vivan, grandchild, 19. All born Ky Ky Ky.
