My previous post explored the origins of the “Peterborough Casbons,” a line that I’ve traced back to William Caseborne, who died at Littleport, Cambridgeshire in 1699. A chart outlined the first five generations of the family line, beginning with William and his wife Alice. The line of descent from William through the fifth generation is… Continue reading William Caseborne of Littleport and His Descendants, Part 2
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Wedding Portrait – Charles Arthur Casbon and Eliza Kate Harvey, September 21, 1915
Thanks to contributor Charles “Tony” Casbon in Peterborough, UK, for this portrait of his paternal grandparents’ wedding. Charles Arthur Casbon (1880–1945) was the son of Thomas (1854–1910) and Elizabeth (Pettifor, 1856–1906) Casbon.[1] Charles and his family were descended from the Littleport/Peterborough line of the Casbon surname. This was his second marriage. The first, to Grace… Continue reading Wedding Portrait – Charles Arthur Casbon and Eliza Kate Harvey, September 21, 1915
A Family Outing
I am grateful to Tony Casbon of Peterborough for sharing some of his old family photos. Photographs help to connect us to the past and give glimpses into the lives of our ancestors. They also provide evidence of significant events, dates, places and relationships. Sometimes old photos can present challenges – where and when were they… Continue reading A Family Outing
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