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1829 born in Germany (probably Baden)
1852 immigrated to U.S. from Havre, France through New Orleans on the Minnesota with
Remigus Cassel. Arrived in April 1852.
1857 married Francese Rastetter on 26 May 1857 at SS. Peter and Paul's Church in St.
Louis, MO.
1860 Census
Kassel, John age 30 fireman at mill born Baden
Kassel, Frances age 28 washerwoman born Baden
Kassel, Louis age 6 born Louisiana
Kassel, Simon age 1 (we found a Simon Kassel who died at age 3 years, 9 months on 21 Dec
1862 buried at St. Vincent's, established by Archdiocese after cholerera epidemic,
(located in Jefferson - Eads - Ohio Park closed when city closed cemeteries in 1879.)
1870 Census enumerated: 4-Wd 9-Sub Division, St. Louis
Kassel, Mathias, 42 years old, Male, White, Lead Factory born: Baden
Fruziska age 37 born Baden
Louis age 16 at home born Louisiana
Emilia age 4 Attending School born Missouri
Frederick age 2 Missouri
wife Franziska died in 1872 and buried at SS Peter & Paul -
1880 Census in St Louis lists him as Micheal with daughters Louise, Emilia, and son Fred.
burial info:
SS Peter and Paul Cemetery in St. Louis MO - Kassel, Madrad Section 0013S, Row 26, Lot
OOPG date of burial: Saturday, November 12, 1898 age 69 (birthyear est. 1829)
lived at 902 S 2nd St. St Louis, MO