Hi to the list: [Hi Wiley, we've corresponded several years back]:
I've been lurking on this list for quite some time. I have a
Swedish ancestor, one Mårten Persson CASSEL b.1586 in Scotland - d. 1645 in
Sweden (also an ancestor of Peter Carlsson CASSEL, who led the first group
of Swede emigrants to Iowa in 1845). I'm out the door and out-of-town in a
couple of hours but I'll post more details here to the list later. Sorry I
haven't done so sooner.
I'm *very* interested in any hard evidence anyone has connecting
that Scottish CASSEL link to the EARL of CASSILLIS etc. I actually had a
brief visit to Edinburgh a couple of years back and was fortunate enough to
be able to go back into some of the very old records there (a fantastic
experience), but I'm not even good enough as a researcher to be called an
amateur, so nothing came of my visit there, other than a side visit to the
castle in Ayr (closed, it was early December) - great!
In any case, thanks to all who contribute to the list from one of
those who previously only lurked.
- Don
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=> To: CASSIL-L(a)rootsweb.com
=> Subject: [CASSIL-L] FW: RE: Henry Cassels
=> From: wjarrell(a)phoenix.net
=> Date: Tue, 19 May 98 11:55:32 PDT
=>
=>
=> --- On Tue, 19 May 1998 02:52:13 -0700 Bryan Cassels
=> <Cassels-Bryan(a)cdssoftware.com> wrote:
=> Yes, I'm talking about the Henry who married Margaret MITCHELL. The
=> reason I ask is the Clan Kennedy and Kennedy Society of North America
=> is
=> willing to admit membership to descendent of CASSELS. I was trying to
=> verify country of origin of our line. Here is a copy of a letter I
=> received from Clan Kennedy:
=>
=>
=> Kennedy
=> CLAN KENNEDY AND THE DENNEDY SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
=>
=> The family of KENNEDY is traditionally believed to be descended
=> form the ancient EARLS OF CARRICK, and claim kinship with Robert the
=> Bruce. They have been associated with the province of Carrick in South
=> Ayrshire since the end of the 10th century. Then Kennedys were in
=> Galloway before that period of time. The Chieftainship was first
=> granted to ROLAND de CARRICK in 1256, and repeatedly confirmed to that
=> family. It is well known that the old Celtic Chieftanship could only
=> go
=> to the male line, which was one of the reasons the House of Lords in
=> 1762 adjudged the title of EARL of CASSILLIS to Sir THOMAS KENNEDY of
=> Culzean as heir-male to succed DAVID, the first EARL of CASSILLIS. He
=> is a direct descendant of JOHN KENNEDY of DUNURE. Also, Loch Doon
=> Castle, originally held by the De CARRICKS, was repeatedly confirmed in
=> ownership to the KENNEDYS.
=>
=> Our Society was founded at the Grandfather Mountain Highland
=> Games in 1973. We have members in 40 states, plus Canada, Great
=> Britain, Germany, Brazil, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. We are
=> incorporated as a non-profit social and historical organization
=> interested in the Celtic peoples, particularly the Scots, Scots-Irish,
=> and the Irish Kennedys (however spelled) and their descendants who came
=> to America. The basic family names are Kennedy, Canaday, Carrick,
=> Cassillis, and Cassell or Cassels. We also welcome those of our family
=> who are descended from the branches named Ulrich, MacUlric, or
=> MacWalrich.
=>
=> The Kennedy Society is one of participation. We award
=> scholarships yearly for Highland dancing and for piping. Also we offer
=> the opportunity to join with others of this great family to socialize,
=> research and record the stories, names, and places of our history so
=> that others might be able to find their roots, and os that this
=> priceless history will not be lost. We are now putting our family
=> records on computer. Out records are archived at the Odom Geneaology
=> Library at Moultrie, GA and at the LDS Library at Salt Lake City, UT.
=>
=> Out Society enjoys the patronage of the 8th Marquess of Ailsa,
=> (19th Earl of Cassellis) who is the hereditary Chief of KENNEDY.
=> Wearing the crest-badge with the dolphin encircled by the buckly and
=> strap identifies one who is a follower of the CHIEF OF KENNEDY. We of
=> the Kennedy Society are proud wearers of the badge. The clan motto is
=> 'Avise La Fin'; the clan plant is the Oak; and the colors of the House
=> of Cassillis are Royal Blue and Gold, referring to the time when
=> Scotland and France were allies. For this reason, the troops of the
=> House of Cassillis, also wore the Fleur de Lis on their bonnets. The
=> Dolphin of the Arms of Kennedy are said to relate to connections with
=> the "Dauphin" of France. A Kennedy led the forces of Joan of Arc in
=> France.
=>
=> We invite all persons of Kennedy descent to join the KENNEDY
=> SOCIETY. Membership requires a $ US 10.00 application fee plus $ US
=> 15.00 annual dues, (for thos outside the United States the dues are $ US
=> 20.00 because of increased postage). For an application write to Donald
=> G. Canady, Sr, Esq., KCTJ, FSA Scot; 520 Harrison Avenue, Cambridge,
=> Ohio, 43725-1472.
=>
=>
=> All the research I've done shows the Cassels to be a Sept of the
=> Kennedys. I am trying to find out if indeed our roots stretch back to
=> Scotland. I would really like to have proof of Scottish descent before
=> agreeing to join the Kennedy Society.
=>
=> -----Original Message-----
=> From: wjarrell(a)phoenix.net [SMTP:wjarrell@phoenix.net]
=> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 4:07 AM
=> To: Bryan Cassels
=> Subject: RE: Henry Cassels
=>
=> --- On Mon, 18 May 1998 17:36:16 -0700 Bryan Cassels
=> <Cassels-Bryan(a)cdssoftware.com> wrote:
=>
=> Do you have any information further back than Henry Cassels (his
=> parents, country of origin, etc.) ?
=>
=> If you are talking about the Henry who married Margaret MITCHELL
=> then no, I don't. If you are talking about another Henry then
=> you've got to be more specific<G>.
=>
=>
=>
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=> snail mail: Wiley Alston Jarrell
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