OBITUARY FOR JOHN CASSEL FROM THE
ADVOCATE, CRESTLINE, OHIO, THURSDAY
MAY 2, 1901
ANSWERED DEATH'S CALL
The Sombre Wings of the Angel
of Death Has Darkened the
Homes in Our Midst
JOHN CASSEL
John Cassel died at his home in Sandusky township, Richland
County, O., April 26, 1901, age 85 years and 8 month. Funeral took
place from his late home about two miles east of this city (Crestline),
Monday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock, Rev. H. B. Shank, pastor of the
English Lutheran church officiating. His remains were followed to their
last resting place in city cemetery (Greenlawn Cemetery, Crestline) by a
large circle of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Mr. John Cassel was born near Shippensburg, PA., August 26
1815. When about 18 years of age he came with his parents to Richland
County, locating on the present site of New Castle from whence that
village derived its name being laid out on his father's farm.
On February 25, 1836, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah
Ann Stough, and resided in New Castle until 1843, when he purchased the
land upon which he lived until death called him hence. He was one of
the pioneer settlers and when he entered the land it was an unbroken
forest. He cleared the land and improved the same until it blossomed as
the rose. Here he toiled year in and year out with his loving wife's
help and encouragement until 65 years of wedded life were spent
together, rearing a happy family of children, eleven in all--three of
whom preceded him to that great beyond.
He leaves to morn besides his faithful wife, eight
children; 51 grandchildren who rise up to call him blessed. He was a
neighbor well liked and a citizen respected and honored by every one.
But he has passed away and the place that once knew him will know him no
more forever. He was a member of the English Lutheran church many
years, having joined when a young man.