After a long period of inactivity, I’m finally writing a new post. The inactivity is due to the fact that my research focus has shifted to other branches of my family. In addition, I’ve researched and written extensively about the Casbon line and just haven't had that much new material to write about. That said,… Continue reading An Unexpected Inheritance
Author: Jon Casbon
In Memorium: Donald Arthur Casbon, 1930–2023
From his obituary, posted at https://angelcrestinc.com/obituaries/donald-arthur-casbon/: Donald Arthur Casbon, 93 of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born March 17, 1930, in Chicago, IL to the late Leslie and Charlotte (Finney) Casbon. Don graduated from Valparaiso High School and attended Valparaiso University. He proudly served… Continue reading In Memorium: Donald Arthur Casbon, 1930–2023
Ancient Origins
I had my Y-DNA tested recently. This is different than the DNA tests you see on all the Ancestry TV ads. (For a detailed explanation of the difference, click here.) This could get technical very fast, but I’ll try to keep it simple. Don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz at the end! Schematic diagram… Continue reading Ancient Origins
Corn!
One of my favorite times of summer is when the local produce is in season. Right now, it is Olathe sweet corn, named for the southwestern Colorado town where it is produced. (Olathe, Colorado was named for Olathe, Kansas—I don’t know why; it means “beautiful in the Shawnee language.[1]) We usually have Olathe corn once… Continue reading Corn!
Amos and Carrie Casbon in 1950
My previous post looked at the oldest Casbon in Porter County, Indiana, in the 1950 census. Today’s post is about the second oldest: Amos James Casbon, born 6 July 1869 at Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, England. His wife, Carrie Belle (Aylesworth), was born 14 December 1873 in Porter County. In the 1950 census, we find Amos, age… Continue reading Amos and Carrie Casbon in 1950
Lawrence L. Casbon in the 1950 U.S. Census
With this post, I will begin my review of Casbon family members in the 1950 United States Census. As I mentioned in my previous post, detailed images of the 1950 census were made available to the public on 1 April 2022. They are available on several genealogy websites as well as a dedicated page at… Continue reading Lawrence L. Casbon in the 1950 U.S. Census
Two New Birth Records; 2022—Year of the Census?
With this post I want to update readers on some recent activities, beginning with two birth records I recently acquired and ending with some exciting census news. Two Births We tend to think of official records of births, marriages, and deaths, i.e., vital records, as something that have always been around. However, that isn't always… Continue reading Two New Birth Records; 2022—Year of the Census?
A Growing Family: Amos and Carrie Casbon in the 1910 and 1920 Censuses
Census reports can help to “fill in the blanks” of the lives of our ancestors by providing information about where they were living and what they were doing at the times of the census. They show us the composition of families and approximate birth dates of family members. They also give us a glimpse of… Continue reading A Growing Family: Amos and Carrie Casbon in the 1910 and 1920 Censuses
Wedding Bells—Hiram Church and Lodema Casbon
This month marks Hiram Church and Lodema Evaline Casbon’s 132nd wedding anniversary. They were married on 26 February 1890, as recorded in this newspaper article. Clipping from unknown newspaper, author’s collection Hiram, born 14 January 1866 in Boone Township, Porter County, Indiana, was the son of Thomas Hiram ((1830–1912) and Rebecca Jane (Walker, 1830–1898) Church.… Continue reading Wedding Bells—Hiram Church and Lodema Casbon
The Path to Citizenship—Thomas Casbon
I was pleasantly surprised to learn the Wayne County (Ohio) Historical Society had a naturalization certificate for my third great-grandfather, Thomas Casbon. They scanned and sent this image to me. Wayne County, Ohio, Court of Common Pleas, Declaration of Intention for Thomas Casbon, 10 September 1852; scanned image courtesy of Wayne County Historical Society, 2021… Continue reading The Path to Citizenship—Thomas Casbon