My father, Eugene Francis Cassidy, was born in Berkeley, VA on July 31, 1905.
His father, Michael Francis Cassidy was born in Boston on September 2, 1875
and spent his life in the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. Somewhere, I have
a picture of him on the USS Maryland. He died October 28, 1955 in Boston and
is buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. He was married in Albany, NY, on September
3, 1903 to Josephine Gladding Tanner. Berkeley is a suburb of Norfolk and I
believe his mother was there to deliver her baby under the auspices of the
Navy. She actually lived in Albany.
Michael's father, Michael, according to his death certificate, was born in
Ireland in 1848 and was a Laborer. He died May 14, 1888, and was buried was
in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. He lived at 180 Pynchon Street, Boston, MA.
His wife, Margaret Egan, was born in Ireland in 1887 and died April 21, 1907,
at the 'Boston Insane Hospital, 1378 Columbus Avenue, Boston. An infant
child, Patrick, died in an accidental drowning in the year of his birth, 1877.
Michael's father was Patrick Cassidy and his mother was Bridget.
I have had this information for about fifteen years and have had no success
tracking down any more on these folks. Any suggestions as to paths for me to
follow would be appreciated.
gene cassidy