William J Casey1

#19897, (31 August 1839 - 6 February 1918)
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Estelle Rose Roche
Father*John Casey1 (c 1787 - 1858)
Mother*Margaret Mulvey1 (c 1805 - 1854)
Birth*31 August 1839He was born on 31 August 1839 at Potosi, Breton Twp., Washington Co., MissouriG; (1900 census has Aug 1838.)2 
Baptism19 September 1839He was baptized on 19 September 1839 at St. James Church, Potosi, Breton Twp., Washington Co., MissouriG.3 
12 November 1850He appeared on the census of 12 November 1850 in the household of John Casey and Margaret Mulvey, age 11, b. MO; (neis. Firnin and Cynthia Deskoges, fam. 1061; John and Ellen Haefner, fam. 1067.)4 
before 25 December 1858In John Casey's will dated before 25 December 1858, William J Casey was named as an heir.5 
15 June 1860He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 in the household of Morgan J Casey at Potosi, Breton Twp., Washington Co., MissouriG, age 20, b. MO, farmer.6 
2 June 1880He appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in the household of Catharine Casey and John Clancy at 2015 Morgan Street, St. Louis, Missouri, as W J, age 40, boarder, clerk, b. MO, parents b. Ireland.7 
11 June 1900He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Liberty Twp., Washington Co., MissouriG; nei. George Bays (65), fam. 97.8 
25 April 1910He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Liberty Twp., Washington Co., MissouriG; nei. John F and Josie Bays, fam. 75.9 
20 June 1917He left a will on 20 June 1917 at Washington Co., MissouriG.10 
Death*6 February 1918He died on 6 February 1918 at Breton Twp., Washington Co., MissouriG, at age 78.2 
Burial8 February 1918He was buried on 8 February 1918 at St. James Church Cemetery, Potosi, Breton Twp., Washington Co., MissouriG.2 
Probate*12 February 1918His estate was probated on 12 February 1918 at Washington Co., MissouriG.11 

Citations

  1. [S1809] History of Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Crawford & Gasconade Counties, Missouri (Chicago: Goodspeed Publishing Company, 1888), pp. 976-978.
  2. [S1399] Missouri Death Certificates (1910- ), File No. 7624, Reg. No. 12, Reg. Dist. 887, Primary Reg. Dist. 4568. William J Casey, b. Potosi MO 31 Aug 1839, son of John Casey and Margaret Mulvey, both b. Ireland; retired farmer, single; d. 6 Feb 1918, age 78y 5m 6d, cerebral hemorrhage; inf. F M Casey; bur. Potosi MO 8 Feb 1918. Retrieved from http://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1918/…, online http://s1.sos.mo.gov/mdh
  3. [S2313] St. James's Church Parish Registers (Potosi, Missouri). B-205, img. 368/1060. William Casey, son of John Casey and Margaret Mulvey, b. 29 Aug 1839, bapt. 19 Sep 1839 by L Tucker; sponsors Johhn Casey and Julia Casey.
  4. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. John Sr. (63), b. Ireland, merchant, real estate value $25000; Margaret (45), b. Ireland.
  5. [S1815] Missouri Wills and Probate Records, 1766-1988, online Ancestry.com, Washington Co.> Will Records, Vol C-D, 1846-1909, img. 62/469, p. 127. Will of John Casey of Washington Co. [no date]. Mentions son William, son Morgan, daus. Catherine and Joanna (shares to be held in trust by son John) and son Andrew; sons Andrew and John named Executors. Proved 10 Jan 1859 [Margaret d. 1848; does not name Francis, but does ask that the remainder of the estate after bequests be distributed evenly among all his children].
  6. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. Morgan (24), b. MO, farmer.
  7. [S17] 1880 U.S. Federal Census. John (56), b. and parents b. Ireland, steamboat agent; Catherine (48), b. MO, parents b. Ireland, keeping house. [First Enumeration, rejected]
  8. [S5] 1900 U.S. Federal Census. William (61), b. MO Aug 1838, parents b. Ireland, single, farmer.
  9. [S8] 1910 U.S. Federal Census. W J (70), b. MO, parents b. Ireland, retired farmer, single.
  10. [S1815] Missouri Wills and Probate Records, 1766-1988, online Ancestry.com, Washington Co.> Will Records, Vol E, 1906-1929, pp. 181-185, imgs. 118-120. Will of William J Casey of Washington Co., MO, 20 Jun 1917. Gives $1000 each to nephews Matthew, Martin, John, Clem and William Boyse, sons of sister Johanna Boyse, and to niece Elizabeth, dau. of sister Johanna Boyse. Gives $1000 each to niece Mrs. Fannie Anthony, dau. of brother Dr. Frank Casey, to nephew W J Casey Jr, son of brother Dr. Frank Casey, and to Helen Casey, dau. of Frank T Casey Jr, and to Mrs. Sophie T Casey, widow of brother Dr. Frank Casey. Gives $2500 each to niece Cataherine P Casey, dau. of brother Andrew, and to nieces Clara C and Regina Casey, daus. of brother M J Casey. Charitable gifts of $500 each to the Little Sisters of the Poor, the House of the Good Shepherd and St. James Catholic Church of Potosi. Residual of personal estate in equal parts to nieces Catherine P Casey, Clara C Casey and Regina Casey. Real estate given in equal parts to nephews Gray Casey and Ferd Casey. Appoints executors nephews Gray and Ferd Casey. Witn. Frank Bust, P T Bust and M E Rhodes. Proved 12 Feb 1918 [though witness attestations are dated 13 Feb 1918].
  11. [S1815] Missouri Wills and Probate Records, 1766-1988, online Ancestry.com, Washington Co.> Will Records, Vol E, 1906-1929, pp. 181-185, imgs. 118-120. Will of William J Casey of Washington Co., MO, 20 Jun 1917. Gives $1000 each to nephews Matthew, Martin, John, Clem and William Boyse, sons of sister Johanna Boyse, and to niece Elizabeth, dau. of sister Johanna Boyse. Gives $1000 each to niece Mrs. Fannie Anthony, dau. of brother Dr. Frank Casey, to nephew W J Casey Jr, son of brother Dr. Frank Casey, and to Helen Casey, dau. of Frank T Casey Jr, and to Mrs. Sophie T Casey, widow of brother Dr. Frank Casey. Gives $2500 each to niece Catherine P Casey, dau. of brother Andrew, and to nieces Clara C and Regina Casey, daus. of brother M J Casey. Charitable gifts of $500 each to the Little Sisters of the Poor, the House of the Good Shepherd and St. James Catholic Church of Potosi. Residual of personal estate in equal parts to nieces Catherine P Casey, Clara C Casey and Regina Casey. Real estate given in equal parts to nephews Gray Casey and Ferd Casey. Appoints executors nephews Gray and Ferd Casey. Witn. Frank Bust, P T Bust and M E Rhodes. Proved 12 Feb 1918 [though witness attestations are dated 13 Feb 1918].