This the fourth in a series of posts examining the handwritten family history of Isaac Casbon and his descendants. The manuscript, unsigned and undated, was written by someone with apparently first-hand knowledge of many of the people and events. (Click on image to enlarge) They concluded to go to the State of Ind Silvester went… Continue reading From England to Indiana, Part 4
Author: Jon Casbon
From England to Indiana, Part 3
This is the third post in a series discussing the handwritten family history of Isaac Casbon and his descendants. This post focuses on Thomas Casbon’s emigration to the United States with his family. (Click on image to enlarge) Thomas Casbon emigrated to United States in the year of 1865 1846. Although I haven’t been able to… Continue reading From England to Indiana, Part 3
Frederick Ernest Casbon, 1889-1957
Kudos and a bit “Thank You” to Michael Casbon, my distant cousin in the UK, for contributing this obituary of his great uncle Fred.[1] (Click on image to enlarge) Michael says the obituary is from an archive his late uncle, Brian Albert Casbon (1937-2013), put together. Michael says, “apparently Fred was a local Luminary.” That… Continue reading Frederick Ernest Casbon, 1889-1957
From England to Indiana, Part 2
This is the second post of several reviewing the handwritten family history of Isaac Casbon and his descendants. Beginning with this post, I plan to go through the document paragraph by paragraph, comparing what it says with other sources. This post looks at the first two paragraphs discussing Isaac Casbon and his four sons. (Click on… Continue reading From England to Indiana, Part 2
From England to Indiana, Part 1
Sometimes solutions to problems turn up in unexpected places. That’s what happened when I told my uncle in Indiana that I would be stopping by his place (first time in over 35 years) for a visit during a recent road trip. I let him know I was working on the family history and was eager… Continue reading From England to Indiana, Part 1
“The old cow got round it”
Several months ago I came across this record from the County of Cambridge, titled “RETURN of all Persons Committed, or Bailed to appear for Trial, or Indicted at the Summer Assizes held at The County Court on the 21st day of July 1852, shewing the nature of their Offences, and the result of the Proceedings.”[1]… Continue reading “The old cow got round it”
How doth your garden grow? Part 3
After a brief interlude, it’s time to resume and conclude this series on the Casbons of Peterborough. Generation 4, Children of John Casbon (1832-1885): Thomas (1854 – 1910), Sarah (1855-1859) Mary (1860 - ?), Elizabeth (1861 - ?), John (1863 – 1925), and Sarah Jane (1865 - ?) Casbon If you’re keeping track, Thomas, born… Continue reading How doth your garden grow? Part 3
How doth your garden grow? Interlude
As an introduction to this series I presented this advertisement for a flower.[1] I mentioned that I couldn’t say for sure if the Peterborough Casbons were responsible for developing this flower, but that I would provide some supporting evidence later. Well, here is the evidence: From this ad, dated 1882,[2] it is clear that the… Continue reading How doth your garden grow? Interlude
How doth your garden grow? Part 2
I’ve been trying to decide how to best proceed with the story of the Peterborough Casbons. Part of the challenge is in deciding how much or how little information to include. The other part is in trying to turn limited information into a narrative that will be interesting to somebody besides myself. The nice thing… Continue reading How doth your garden grow? Part 2
Friday Fun: 1968 Casben Shorts Ad
Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/110760472055504003/ I don't know much about our down-under cousins, but apparently they were in the clothing business. I've found advertisements going back to the 1940s. Where were you in 1968?