John Casey Leslie

Male 1920 - 2006  (86 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Casey Leslie was born 31 Aug 1920, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada (son of James Leslie and Mary Casey); died 19 Oct 2006, Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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    • _UID: 8CF55B5D4FBA20479685156C61FDC37DE3AA

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    JOHN LESLIE 31 Aug 1920 19 Oct 2006 (V) 06615 (Stratford, Fairfield, CT) (none specified) 044-24-8074 Connecticut


    John C. Leslie
    LESLIE John C. Leslie "Casey," age 86, of Stratford, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2006 surrounded by his family at St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull. Mr. Leslie, a retired toll collector for the State of Connecticut, was born in Glace Bay, N.S., Canada and had been a longtime area resident. He was a former milkman in the Stratford area for many years for Brock-Hall Dairy prior to working for the State. He was a member of St. James Council of the Knights of Columbus and the Baldwin Center and was a World War II veteran of the Canadian Army. Survivors include his beloved wife, Anna Wargo Leslie; his devoted son, John A. Leslie and his wife, Lynn; two cherished grandchildren, Johnathon and Kayla Ann, all of Shelton; two sisters, Patricia Kenhart of California and "Bubbles" Shuman of Windsor Locks; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, October 24 at 9:45 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford and at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. To make an online condolence please visit us at www.adzimafuneralhome.com.
    Obituary published in the Connecticut Post from 10/22/2006 - 10/23/2006.

    John — Anna Wargo. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Leslie was born Abt 1877, Westfield, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada (son of James Leslie and Jessie MacDonald); died 24 Apr 1928, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 26 Apr 1928, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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    • _UID: 8AB71D35B595AC4D86C4FD8714DF47FAD882
    • Residence: 1910, Brookside St., Caledonia Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; acc. to birth registration of Annie May Leslie.
    • Occupation: 1911, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; Miner (acc to 1911 Census of Canada)
    • Occupation: 1928, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; Horse inspector for Dominion Coal Co. acc to death cert

    Notes:

    (incomplete notes related to baptism entries in St. Ann's parish records at Beaton Institute):
    1903 Joseph [sic] Leslie's Thomas Leslie baptized
    1905 James Leslie's Jessie Leslie
    1907 James Leslie's James Archibald Leslie sponsors were John Casey & Bridget Ryan
    1908 James Leslie's John Edward Leslie
    1910 James Leslie's Ann Mary Leslie

    1911 census of Glace Bay p. 47 Caledonia
    (surname spelled "Lissie")
    James Leslie March 1877 34 miner for coal co.
    Mary Leslie June 1878 32
    Thomas W. Leslie September 1903 7
    Jessie Leslie July 1905 5
    James A. Leslie February 1907 4
    John Edward Leslie August 1908 2
    Annie May Leslie April 1910 9/12
    Johanna Casey grandmother [in law] widow August 1834 76 y.o. (illiterate)
    Daniel Leslie ("Lesslie") brother November 1887 shiftman(?) coal co.

    Leslie tombstone inscriptions, St. Anne's cemetery, Glace Bay:
    LESLIE DUNCAN ST. ANNE'S 02 5 1E Son
    LESLIE ELIZABETH nee: MacEachern Dartmouth, NS ST. ANNE'S 02 5 1A 1996 4 4 formerly of Glace Bay;d/o Angus & Jane (MacEachern)MacE.
    LESLIE JAMES D. 52 ST. ANNE'S 02 5 1C 1928 4 24 Native of Pictou; wife Mary Casey
    LESLIE MARY R 82 ST. ANNE'S 02 5 1D 1960 ?? ??
    LESLIE THOMAS W. 75 Glace Bay ST. ANNE'S 02 5 1B 1979 6 11 former residents of Bay St.

    James Leslie death certificate is Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Civil Registration Death Certificate Registration Year 1928 - Book 118 - Page 64

    Mary Catherine Leslie, age 31, single, schoolteacher born Glace Bay, arrived at Calais, Maine July 16, 1948 planning to emigrate. She was going to visit her sister Mrs. Stephen J. Kenhart in Bridgeport, Connecticut, 153 Seaside Ave. Her contact was her brother Thomas Leslie, 153 Main Street, Glace Bay. Height 5'8''(?) medium complexion, brown hair grey eyes
    Manifest Cards of Alien Arrivals Micropublication M2042 RG 85 (via Ancestry )

    James married Mary Casey 4 Nov 1902, St. Anne's, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Thomas Casey and Catherine MacDonald) was born 30 Jun 1877, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Mar 1960, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 8 Mar 1960, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Casey was born 30 Jun 1877, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada (daughter of Thomas Casey and Catherine MacDonald); died 5 Mar 1960, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 8 Mar 1960, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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    • _UID: C557E8EA3C586C4A91A9C2FDA0AABF2D6732
    • Baptism: 3 Jul 1877, St. Anne's, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Sponsors of baptism were John and Mary Morrison. Baptized by John Shaw.

    Mary Casey and James Leslie, Cape Breton County Nova Scotia Civil Registration Marriage Record Registration Year 1902 - Book 1805 - Page 109 - Number 379

    Mary Leslie, age 72 born "June 30 1878" Glace Bay arrived at Calais Maine 27 August 1949. She was going to visit her daughter Mrs. Stephen J. Kenhart (Bridgeport, Connecticut, 153 Seaside Ave. ); her contact was her son Thomas Leslie, Glace Bay. Height 5'6'', grey hair, grey eyes.

    "Mrs Mary Leslie: Glace Bay-Mrs. Mary Leslie, 83, a native of town who resided here the greater part of her life, died at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney, Saturday night following an illness of two weeks. Her husband, James D. Leslie, predeceased her in 1928 and since that time, Mrs. Leslie resided in the United States and other areas. While here she was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Passchendaele. She is survived by five sons and four daughters, Thomas, of the London Life Insurance here; James, Brookside Street; Edward, Duncan, and John all of Bridgeport, Conn.; Mrs. S.J. Kenhart, (Joan) also of Bridgeport, Conn., with whom the deceased resided until a year ago; Mrs. Robert Shuman (Catherine) Hartford, Conn; Mrs. John Kenhart (Patricia) Miami, Florida, who visited her mother last week, and Mrs. John Wylde (Anne) Sydney, with whom Mrs. Leslie resided before entering hospital. Mrs. Cassie Schoefield and Mrs. Hanna Ryan, both of Glace Bay, are sisters of the deceased. Twenty seven grandchildren and (??) great grandchildren also survive. The funeral will take place Tuesday morning." (no date, no paper name)

    V.J. MacGillivray Funeral Homes Glace Bay 4505 New Waterford 4439 Mrs. M. Leslie. The remains of Mrs. Mary Leslie are repositing at the home of her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leslie, 31 Bay Street, from where the funeral will take place Tuesday morning. Solemn High Mass of Requiem will be offered at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony's Church, Passchendaele, followed by internment beside her late husband in St. Anne's Cemetery Glace Bay"

    Mary Leslie death certificate from 1960 is no. 2277 (Cape Breton County). Mary lived at 76 Catherine St. in Sydney at the time of her death.


    Children:
    1. Thomas Wilbert Leslie was born 9 Sep 1903, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 Jun 1979, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    2. Jessie Leslie was born 2 Jul 1905, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 14 Jun 1972, West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
    3. James Archibald Leslie was born 14 Feb 1907, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Jan 2002, Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
    4. John Edward Leslie was born 8 Aug 1908, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 29 Mar 2001, Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
    5. Annie May Leslie was born 30 Aug 1910, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. David Duncan Leslie was born 1912, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 29 Aug 1913, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    7. Patricia Bridget Leslie was born 19 Jan 1914, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Apr 2009, Santa Rosa, California, USA.
    8. Mary Catherine Leslie was born 13 Aug 1916, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Duncan William Leslie was born 3 Mar 1918, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 Sep 1992, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
    10. 1. John Casey Leslie was born 31 Aug 1920, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Oct 2006, Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Leslie was born Abt 1850; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • _UID: 3BB3B84433BFD74EBBD7C755457C9A7882AE

    James — Jessie MacDonald. Jessie was born Abt 1850; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Jessie MacDonald was born Abt 1850; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • _UID: 3FEB139D5DEBE64F8B762605941DCD2829E8

    Children:
    1. 2. James Leslie was born Abt 1877, Westfield, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Apr 1928, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 26 Apr 1928, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

  3. 6.  Thomas CaseyThomas Casey was born Abt 2 Apr 1854, St. John's, Newfoundland (son of Thomas Casey and Johanna Dunn/Dunne); died 4 Feb 1944, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 6 Feb 1944, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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    • _UID: 4A6430636AB32D428ED3282E8A7A88A6B637
    • Baptism: 2 Apr 1854, St. John's Basilica (R.C.), St. John's, Newfoundland
    • Occupation: Between 1871 and 1881, Caledonia, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; Coal Miner (1871, 1881 census)
    • Occupation: 1875; Sailor (acc. to marriage registration)
    • Occupation: 1905, Caledonia, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; Underground manager
    • Residence: Between 1905 and 1935, 134 Brookside, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Occupation: 1914; mine manager
    • Occupation: Between 1918 and 1919; ground manager for Dominion Coal Co. acc. to local directories
    • Residence: 1944, 206 Brookside, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; acc to death cert

    Notes:

    Baptism sponsors were John Nash and Mary Scanlon. aka "Tom Casey". Baptism does not indicate residence of parents, assumed St. John's.

    Household Record 1881 Canadian Census
    Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion
    Thomas CASEY M Male Irish 27 Newfoundland Miner Roman Catholic
    Catherine CASEY M Female Scottish 26 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic
    John CASEY Male Irish 5 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic
    Mary CASEY Female Irish 4 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic
    Margt. CASEY Female Irish 1 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic
    Source Information:
    Census Place Lingan, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
    Family History Library Film 1375802
    NA Film Number C-13166
    District 6
    Sub-district I
    Page Number 143
    Household Number 620

    Thomas Casey was on the first sub-council in Cape Breton for Provincial Workmen's Association, the first miner's union on Cape Breton, according to MacKenzie's "The Irish In Cape Breton," citing Trades Journal October 26, 12, and August 10 of 1881.

    [The following book references need to be checked and completed; they are from government publications found via Google Books, which has a terrible time with citations-the years are not properly indicated]

    "Thos. Casey-Caledonia Mines" received his underground manager certificate following his passing of the September 30, 1890 exam. (Annual Report on the Mines for the year 1890, Nova Scotia Public Works and Mines Dept., 1891, p. 27)

    "An Act to Incorporate St. Joseph's Hospital Board in the County of Cape Breton" pg. 776, 1902, 1925 p. 254 Statutes of Nova Scotia
    Names the members of the board as "Henry MacDonald, Alexander McEachern, William Phalen, Thomas Casey, and Rev. Ronald McDonald of the Town of Glace Bay in the County of Cape Breton"

    Nova Scotia Public Works and Mines Dept., Annual Report on the Mines (for year ending 9/30/1899, printed Halifax, 1900, pg. 20)
    Thomas Casey's work as overman in mine disaster at Caledonia described (June 16, 1899, death toll 11). "Thos. Brown, John Johnston, and Thomas Casey, Overmen, were the first to go in search of the others and found that there was an explosion, and discovered all the bodies, but that of Donald Martin, whose body was not recovered until the 26th, ten days afterwards. When found they were in two groups, about fifty feet apart. Donald Martin's body was recovered in a sitting position leaning against the coal in No. 2 level about ninety feet from the others. It was quite evident that they died from after-damp, as some of them were found with coats around their faces...."

    "First Things in Acadia" by John Quinpool (First Things, Halifax, 1936) p. 225
    "J.R. Dinn, manager present Caledonia mine (Dominion Steel & Coal Co.) writes that his association dates from 1900, and he depends upon old residents for earlier information: "Thomas Casey was here in 1865 as surface foreman, and later as underground manager until he retired 20 years ago...Caledonia was opened by Americans, Howe, Converse, Emery and others. They paid many visits. Mr. Casey says the poet Longfellow was one of the principal shareholders, and visited here on one or two occasions. Henry S. Poole, an English engineer, was the first general manager, taking charge in 1865 and continued until 1871, when he retired."

    More Caseys from Google Books
    Statutes of Nova Scotia p. 31 year 1930 and page ? year 1919
    Casey mentions to investigate

    Annual Report on the Mines for year 1926, p. 160
    Casey mention to investigate

    Canadian Geographical Journal September 1964 Vol LXIX no 3 p. 94
    "Glace Bay" by Cyril Robinson
    (Mentions "Mine Manager Tom Casey" and William Krause's underground garden plot)

    Canadian Mining Journal for 1915
    Indicates that John Casey (son of Thomas) is currently manager of no. 6 mine

    "The Collier's Tattletale" was a book written by Ronald H. McIntyre and published by Formac in 1980; Ronald is a sibling of Agnes and Hannah McIntyre and a brother in law of TJ Casey (& Louis Boutilier).

    "Calendar of Dalhousie College and University," year 1905-1906, published at Halifax in 1905, indicates that John Casey, underground manager of Dominion # 4, attends the "Summer School of Mining, Glace Bay."

    Directory Listings, Glace Bay (at Beaton Institute)
    1890- Thomas Casey, overman, Caledonia Mines, Sydney Mines, Little Bras d'Or
    1896- Thomas Casey, overman, Caledonia
    1902- Thomas Casey miner P O Caledonia
    1903-1904- Thomas Casey, underground manager, NSS&C; h. Brookside
    1905-1906- Casey Mrs UG Mgr Caledonia h 134 Brookside
    1907-1908- Thomas Casey, mine manager, h. Brookside; underground manager, Caledonia # 4
    1914 McAlpine's- Casey Thomas mine mgr Brookside
    1918-1919- Thomas Casy (sic) ground manager DCC Brookside
    1928- Thomas Casey h n s Brookside

    1891 Census of Canada, Little Glace Bay div 1: Thomas Cassey's family [sic] is household #199 (p. 48); Thomas is mine manager, his son John pit driver. Thomas can read/write as can his children John, Mary, and Maggie.

    1901 Census: Glace Bay m-2 pg. 29, sched 1, microfilm T-6447
    2 266 Cassey Thomas M Head M Apr 1 1853 47 mine manager
    3 266 Cassey Kathrine F Wife M Apr 9 1854 46
    4 266 Cassey John M Son S Nov 10 1876 24 foreman
    5 266 Cassey Mary F Daughter S Jun 30 1877 23
    6 266 Cassey Margrett F Daughter S Mar 27 1881 20
    7 266 Cassey Isabell F Daughter S Feb 14 1883 18
    8 266 Cassey Joehana F Daughter S Apr 13 1885 16
    9 266 Cassey Annie M F Daughter S May 10 1888 12
    10 266 Cassey Edward J M Son S Jul 6 1890 10
    11 266 Cassey Kathrine F Daughter S Aug 6 1893 7


    503 Casey Thomas M Head M Apr 1855 56 coal inspector for coal co. r/w
    503 Casey Catherine F Wife M Apr 1856 55 no r/ no w; English & Galic (sic)
    503 Casey Maggie F Daughter S Mar 1884 27 r/w
    503 Casey Edward M Son S Jul 1891 20 coal boss for coal mine r/w
    503 Casey Cassie F Daughter S Aug 1893 18 r/w
    503 Casey Cecelia F Daughter S Jan 1904 7 [sic; this is actually granddaughter Cecilia Boutilier] no r/ no w
    1911 Census of Canada/ Nova Scotia / Cape Breton South / 27 Glace Bay Town / page 56

    1921 Census (*need to finish citation*)
    Thomas Casey rent $3.00 5 rm wood dwelling age 66 NF Land/ Ireland / NF Land imm 1866 inspector - coal read/no write
    Catherine Casey 65 NS/ Scotland/ Canada read/no write
    Maggie Casey 35 daughter
    Eddie Casey 20 35 inspector (?) coal
    Cealia Casey 17 granddaughter [Cecilia Boutilier]
    Peter Casey 12 grandson [Peter Boutilier]


    Death certificate places date of birth on April 1, 1852 [sic]. Mrs. John Ryan (ie. his daughter Johanna Casey Boutilier Ryan) was informant, living at 206 Brookside. Retired mine manager. Date deceased last worked at this occupation: 15 years, total years spent in this occupation 75 years. Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia Death Certificate Registration Year: 1944 - Book: 217 - Page: 151


    Sydney Post-Record Feb 5, 1944 p. 12
    Thomas Casey, 91, dies at Glace Bay
    "Glace Bay, February 4-The many friends and relatives of Thomas Casey, widely known and respected resident of this community will learn with deep regret of his death at his residence at an early hour this morning. OPERATES FIRST PHONE The deceased was 91 years of age and enjoyed good health up until a few days ago when he became ill, and passed away. A native of Newfoundland Mr. Casey came to Glace Bay 78 years ago. He was the first man to operate a winch in Caledonia Colliery, and he was also the first to speak through a telephone in the same colliery. He was promoted to underground manager and later on to Coal Inspector and remained as such until his retirement 15 years ago. He then devoted his time to issuing Miner's Papers. Mr. Casey has also been treasurer of the League of the Cross for the past 55 years. MEMBERS OF FAMILY He is survived by one brother, Pat, residing in Glace Bay, and four daughters. They are Mrs. James Leslie in Glace Bay, Mrs. Catherine Scofield, Mrs. Johanna Ryan and Mrs. Bella Dalton in Boston. The late Mr. Casey is also survived by 23 grand children and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are not yet complete and will be announced pending the arrival of his daughter Mrs. Bella Dalton from Boston. The funeral is under the direction of Curry's Funeral Service. "

    "Four Cape Bretoners Spent 225 Years At Mines in Bay District - One of Quartet Has Passed Away - Others Hale and Hearty and Enjoying Retirement - Glace Bay,Jan. 24. The Records of the Besco Pension Fund disclose a number of instances of men who though well up in years and retired on pension after, in most cases, a period of years equal to the average man's lifetime engaged in the strenuous work of coal mining, retain wonderful physical vigor....Thomas Casey, Sr. Another well-known old timer of the Glace Bay mining district is Thomas Casey, senior, of Caledonia Mines. Mr. Casey was born June, 1856. He went to work at Caledonia in 1867 and spent all his working life employed at that mine, working up from trapper boy to underground manager. From 1889 he held responsible official positions, first as overman, then as underground manager, and latterly as coal inspector, until he was retired on pension in 1924, after 57 years service. Mr. Casey has seen Glace Bay grow from a small mining village to the "Biggest Town" in Canada, and during his long life has become one of the most respected citizens of the town. He has been a member of the board of St. Joseph's hospital ever since the hospital was founded and several times in the early years of the town after incorporation he refused pressing requests to allow himself to be nominated for the town council. One of his sons, the late "Jack" Casey, one of the most popular and successful mining men in Cape Breton, who died suddenly a few years ago, followed in his father's footsteps by working up from a driver boy in Caledonia mine to become manager of the colliery." Halifax "Evening Mail" Sat. January 25, 1930


    Note pictures of Casey family currently located at http://heroictenor.com/vbsgenes/unknowns.html

    Thomas married Catherine MacDonald 8 Sep 1875, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Archibald "Red" MacDonald and Mary MacDonald) was born Abt 9 Apr 1855, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Jun 1935, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 21 Jun 1935, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine MacDonald was born Abt 9 Apr 1855, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada (daughter of Archibald "Red" MacDonald and Mary MacDonald); died 19 Jun 1935, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 21 Jun 1935, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: D523DCE779B03F458D84B128BF7D80657309

    Notes:

    Native speaker of Gaelic.

    "Catharine McDonald" is 20 years old on the 1871 Census of Canada (she is living with her family, household 92, page 33 Mabou District 1, line 1.) She may have been born in 1851 rather than 1855; this would make her a couple of years older than her husband, however, not too old to have her final child in 1892. She provides the age of 20 years on the 1875 civil registration of her marriage, however.

    (Thomas Casey/Catharine MacDonald marriage registration, Cape Breton County, NS, year 1875, book 1804, page 109, no. 101; Thomas Casey, 21 , bachelor, sailor, res. Glace Bay, b. NewfLand, son of laborer Thomas and Johanna, by banns to Catharine McDonald, 20, spinster, res. Glace Bay, birthplace not indicated, daughter of farmers Archie and Mary; married by Rev. John Shaw at Glace Bay; witnesses Edward Farrell and Catharine Casey )

    How did Catherine get from Mabou to Glace Bay? Did she travel with/to a relative?

    "Mrs. Thomas Casey. Glace Bay, June 20-The death occurred yesterday at her home at Caledonia of Mrs. Thomas Casey, aged 79. Born in Inverness county, Mrs. Casey had lived in Glace Bay for 63 years and had she lived would have celebrated her golden jubilee of her marriage next month. Held in the very highest esteem, Mrs. Casey was universally liked throughout the whole town. She was a valued members [sic] of St. Annes Society and St. Margaret's Scottish Council. She is survived by her husband and five daughters, a son and other children predeceased her. Surviving daughters are Mrs. James Leslie and Mrs. John MacNeil, Caledonia, Mrs. Dalton, Boston, Mrs. Ryan Mulgrave, Mrs. Schofield Charlottetown. The funeral takes place Friday morning to St. Anne's church." Sydney Post Record, June 20, 1935.

    Catherine Casey. C.B. Co. Nova Scotia Death Certificate Registration Year 1935 - Book 162 - Page 1051 1935. Informant husband Thomas Casey. "age 80" born "1855" in "Mabou, Cape Breton," father "Archie McDonald"

    Notes:

    Registration Year: 1875 - Book: 1804 - Page: 109 - Number: 101

    Children:
    1. John Casey was born 10 Nov 1875, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 14 Jan 1920, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    2. 3. Mary Casey was born 30 Jun 1877, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Mar 1960, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 8 Mar 1960, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    3. Margaret Casey was born 28 Mar 1880, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Nov 1939, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    4. Isabella Casey was born 14 Apr 1882, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Aug 1947, East Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    5. Johanna Casey was born 13 Apr 1884, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1 Oct 1979, Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Oct 1979, Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catherine Casey was born 14 Feb 1886, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Between 1886 and 1891, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    7. Annie May Casey was born 10 May 1888, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Jul 1910, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    8. Edward Joseph Casey was born 6 Jul 1890, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Abt 9 Nov 1921, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 11 Nov 1921, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    9. Catherine Casey was born 6 Aug 1892, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Dec 1964, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Thomas Casey was born Abt 1811, Drangan, County Tipperary, Ireland (son of (Parent of Thomas and? John) Casey); died 6 Feb 1881, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , First Catholic Cemetery of Glace Bay, King Edward St, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 65EB5FE8F5F67B4C8F3B3428A2A9551423ED
    • Residence: Between 1860 and 1862, River Head, Newfoundland
    • Immigration: 1866, NS from NF ; probably connected to the opening of Caledonia Colliery at Glace Bay
    • Occupation: 1867, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; coal cutter (otherwise, usu. "laborer")
    • Occupation: 1871, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; laborer (acc to 1871 Census of Canada)

    Notes:

    1871 Census of Canada, Lingan Mines, Division 2
    CASSEY, Thomas, 60, Ireland, laborer
    --------------, Johanah, 38, Newfoundland
    --------------, Thomas, 17, Newfoundland, miner
    --------------, Catherine, 15, Newfoundland
    --------------, Maryann, 11, Newfoundland
    --------------, Edward, 9, Newfoundland
    --------------, Patrick, 7, Newfoundland
    --------------, James, 2, NS

    Thomas Casey's date of death comes from the inscription on his tombstone monument.

    Household, 1881 Census of Canada

    Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion
    Johannah CASEY W Female Irish 44 Newfoundland Roman Catholic
    Michl. CASEY Male Irish 9 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic
    James CASEY Male Irish 12 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic
    Patk. CASEY Male Irish 14 Newfoundland Miner Roman Catholic
    Edward CASEY Male Irish 18 Newfoundland Roman Catholic
    Kate CASEY Female Irish 25 Newfoundland Roman Catholic
    Source Information:
    Census Place Lingan, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
    Family History Library Film 1375802
    NA Film Number C-13166
    District 6
    Sub-district I
    Page Number 137
    Household Number 591

    Excerpts from some Casey-related entries in St. Ann's parish records that are "problematic":

    1894 Josephine Casey to James & Catherine Casey sponsors Joseph MacIntyre Catherine Gillis [James & Lillian Casey?]


    1873-Mary Ann Casey is a sponsor of Richard & Agnes Petrie's daughter Mary Elizabeth Petrie's baptism. [Mary Ann is probably not Thomas Casey's daughter Mary Ann Casey, born 1860)


    Residence:
    in St. John's.

    Thomas married Johanna Dunn/Dunne 16 Jan 1853, Basilica of St. John, St. John's, Newfoundland. Johanna (daughter of John Dunn/Dunne and Margaret Kirwan) was born Aug 1834, St. John's, Newfoundland; was christened 24 Aug 1834, Basilica of St. John, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 21 Dec 1920, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1920, St. Anne's/First Catholic Cemetery of Glace Bay, King Edward St.. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Johanna Dunn/Dunne was born Aug 1834, St. John's, Newfoundland; was christened 24 Aug 1834, Basilica of St. John, St. John's, Newfoundland (daughter of John Dunn/Dunne and Margaret Kirwan); died 21 Dec 1920, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1920, St. Anne's/First Catholic Cemetery of Glace Bay, King Edward St..

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 1ABDDB5DD96AA845B707C599B6AE0AF8C18F

    Notes:

    The 1923 Directory, Glace Bay (at Beaton Institute) lists Mrs. Thomas Casey, widow, h. Brookside; and her tombstone, at Edward Street Pioneer Cemetery in Glace Bay, allegedly gives year of death as 1925. However, her death certificate (Nova Scotia Civil Registration Registration Year 1920 - Book 58 - Page 270) very clearly states December 21, 1920 as the date of death. Note that the tombstone monument claims she is an improbable 99 years old. The death certificate states that she is 88 years old at time of death.

    Johanna (Dunn) Casey's death certificate also states that she was the daughter of John and Margaret Dunn and was born in St. John's Newfoundland. Her son Thomas, who was about 12 when his family moved from Newfoundland to Cape Breton, was the informant. She died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Glace Bay.

    The author of this webpage has not been able to locate Johanna (Dunn) Casey in the 1901 census, where the exact date of birth was asked. On the 1911 census, her month and year of birth is given as August 1834. Ages on earlier census records (1871, 1881 and 1891) vary. In 1871 she is 38 (circa 1832 birth); 1881 (age 44, born abt. 1837-that would make her married at age 15) and 1891 (age 54, also suggestive of a 1837 birth). In any case she seems to have been significantly younger than her husband.

    The 1853 marriage entry of Thomas Casey and Johanna Dunn at R.C. Basilica of St. John gives the home parish of Thomas Casey as Drangan, Tipperary, but does not furnish the home parish of Johanna Dunn, which implies that St. John's was her home parish.The witnesses to their marriage were James Neile and Ellen Dunn.

    An extremely close inspection of the R.C. Basilica of St. John records indicates that two Johanna Dunn(e)s were baptized in St. John's at that church between 1820 and 1836:

    November 23, 1830: to John Dunn and Ann (Anastasia) Williams, sponsors John Bryen and Mary Bryen (*contact the author of this website for more information on this couple; the family moved to New York City*)

    August 24, 1834: to John Dunn and Margaret Kerwan, sponsors Richard Kyly (Ryly?) and Bridget Walsh [at the same time as a sister Mary Dunn]

    The marriage records of R.C. Basilica of St. John indicate a marriage on 23 April 1833 of John Dunne to Margaret Kerwan, witnesses Pat Kenny and Bridget Purcel. The priest was not indicating home parishes at the time period when John and Margaret married.

    The children of John Dunn and Margaret Kirwan were baptized at St. John's.

    Johanna Dunn baptised 24 August 1834 sponsors Richard Kyly (Ryly?) and Bridget Walsh
    Mary Dunn also baptized 24 August 1834 sponsors John Walsh and Mary Keney
    Ellen Dunn 29 Aug 1836 sponsors Patrick Caring? [Canning?] and Ellen Rygan
    Margaret Dunn 15 Jul 1838 sponsors Patrick Connors and Johanna Dunn
    gap-possibly caused by record loss
    Patrick Dunn January 7 1844 sponsors Patrick Dunn and Mary Wolohan?
    John Dunn July 19 1846 sponsors John Walton and Catherine Merigrew



    Birth:
    acc. to 1911 Canada census

    Notes:

    marriage witnesses James Neile and Ellen Dunn

    Children:
    1. Thomas Casey was born Abt 13 Feb 1853, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Abt 1853, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    2. 6. Thomas Casey was born Abt 2 Apr 1854, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 4 Feb 1944, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 6 Feb 1944, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    3. Catherine Casey was born Abt 1 Jun 1856, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Between 1895 and 1901.
    4. John Casey was born Abt 5 Apr 1858, River Head in St. John's, Newfoundland; died Bef 1871, Newfoundland or Nova Scotia.
    5. Mary Anne Casey was born Abt 2 May 1860, River Head in St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Edward Casey was born Abt 9 May 1862, River Head in St. John's, Newfoundland; died 1948, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.
    7. Patrick Casey was born 14 Feb 1864, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 8 Mar 1957, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 11 Mar 1957, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    8. Margaret Casey was born 1 Jan 1867, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1 Oct 1867, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    9. James Casey was born 19 Apr 1869, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Apr 1915, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    10. Michael Casey was born 17 Oct 1871, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Aug 1917, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

  3. 14.  Archibald "Red" MacDonald was born 1806, Kilbar, Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland (son of Neil MacDonald and Eimhir "Emily" MacMillan); died Between 1881 and 1891, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 9799B204FD820E46B5C929F8DB0B4A9C247D
    • Baptism: 23 Dec 1806, Kilbar, Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1881, Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; Farmer (acc to 1881 Census)

    Notes:

    1871 Census of Canada Mabou Dist 1 p 32-33 household 92
    Archy McDonald 62 Scotland Catholic farmer read & write married (line 14)
    Mary McDonald 60 Nova Scotia no read no write married
    Neill McDonald 32 Nova Scotia farmer no read no write
    Isabell McDonald 30 Nova Scotia no write
    Emily McDonald 27 Nova Scotia no read no write
    Mary McDonald 25 Nova Scotia no read no write
    Cicily McDonald 23 Nova Scotia read & write
    Catharine McDonald 20 Nova Scotia
    Joanah McDonald 10 Nova Scotia in school
    Agricultural Census:
    Schedule 3 (p. 5): 100 acres owned land; 1 dwelling house; 1 barn/stable; 1 carriage/sleigh; 3 waggons/sleds; 1 plough
    Schedule 4: (p. 5): 35 acres under cultivation; 12 acres pasture; 160 bushels of oats; 6 bushels buckwheat; 1 acre (100 bushels) potatoes; 10 acres (4 tons) of hay; 3 lbs flax/hemp;
    Schedule 5: (p. 5): 2 horses over 2 yrs; 1 colt/filly; 4 milk cows; 5 other cattle; 12 sheep; 3 pigs; 1 cattle killed/sold; 6 sheep killed/sold; 1 pig killed/sold; 200 pounds of butter; 24 lbs of wool; 40 yards of home-made cloth/flannel; 26 yards of home-made linen
    Schedule 7: (p. 5): 240 cubic ft. of birch/maple; 12 cords of fire-wood.

    Household Record 1881 Canadian Census
    Archy MCDONALD M Male Scottish 75 Scotland Farmer Catholic
    Mary MCDONALD M Female Scottish 69 Nova Scotia Catholic
    Neill MCDONALD Male Scottish 42 Nova Scotia Farmer Catholic
    Emily MCDONALD Female Scottish 36 Nova Scotia Catholic
    Cecily MCDONALD Female Scottish 33 Nova ScotiaServant Catholic
    Joannah MCDONALD Female Scottish 19 Nova Scotia Catholic
    Malcolm H MCFADGEN Male Scottish --- Born: .. Nova Scotia Store Keeper C. Presbyterian
    Source Information:
    Census Place Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia
    Family History Library Film 1375801
    NA Film Number C-13165
    District 4
    Sub-district H
    Division 1
    Page Number 28
    Household Number 102

    Why is Johanna McDonald so much younger than her siblings? Did the couple lose a number of their younger children?

    "Archibald MacDonald, "Gilleasbuig Ruadh," son of "Niall Mac Iain Oig," married Mary MacDonald, daughter of "Iain Mor" of West Mabou and had issue: 1. Neil, 2. Cecily, 3. Isabel, 4. Catherine, 5. Emily, 6. Joanna and 7. Mary. See page 610.
    1. Neil MacDonald, son of "Gilleasbuig Ruadh" married Flora Nicholson, a convert, daughter of Hector of Glencoe. They had no family. 2. Cecily MacDonald, daughter of Archibald, was the second wife of John MacDonald, son of Donald of MacDonald's Glen. See page 570. 3. Isabel MacDonald, daughter of Archibald, married John MacInnes, "Iain Sheumais," of Cape Mabou, uncle of Archie "Aonghais Sheumais" of Inverness. They had a son and daughter who died young. 4. Catherine MacDonald, daughter of Archibald, married Tom Casey of Sydney, underground manager with the coal company; 5. Emily and 6. Joanna were not married."
    MABOU PIONEERS page 417-418t

    Archibald married Mary MacDonald Abt 1838, Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of John "Mor" MacDonald and Isabel MacInnis) was born Abt 1816, West Mabou Harbour, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Aft 1891, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Mary MacDonald was born Abt 1816, West Mabou Harbour, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada (daughter of John "Mor" MacDonald and Isabel MacInnis); died Aft 1891, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 4CCE3C2CEED34349BB29F7AB4726345A5026

    Notes:

    1891 Census of Canada, Poplar Grove District 2
    36 PoG2 82 1 McDonald Mary F 80 W Head born NS, father Scotland, mother PEI Catholic Farmer E RW W1/2
    ------------------- 2 McDonald Amelia F 47 daughter born NS, farmer
    ------------------- 3 McDonald Johana F 29 daughter born NS, farmer RW

    Children:
    1. Neil MacDonald was born Abt 1839, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Aft 1911, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    2. Isabel MacDonald was born Abt 1841, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Aft 1881, Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    3. Emily MacDonald was born Abt 1843, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 Nov 1925, Cape Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 10 Nov 1925, Mabou Catholic Cemetery, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    4. Mary MacDonald was born Abt 1845, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    5. Cecily MacDonald was born Abt 1847, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Between 1891 and 1901, Poplar Grove census dist., Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    6. 7. Catherine MacDonald was born Abt 9 Apr 1855, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Jun 1935, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 21 Jun 1935, St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    7. Joanna MacDonald was born Abt 1861, North East Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Aft 1891.