I am seeking information on the Casteel family from Kentucky. Any
information about the descendants of James Casteel b abt 1793 in VA, d 1894 m
Elizabeth "Betsy" McClain or (Cassell) b 1800 in VA, d 1884. They were
married in Floyd County, Kentucky.
I've read many accounts on Indian John "Do Wah Jack" Casteel who some have
written was the father of James and others have written he was the brother of
James.
James and Elizabeth's child, Simpson Casteel (my gg-grandfather) b 1836 in
Lawrence County, KY, m Parthenia Hale b abt 1847 in Kentucky. Simpson and
Parthenia's son Theodore b 09-07-1879 m Mayona VanHoose b 03-01-1886. Both
Theodore and Mayona were buried in East Lynn, WV. Their son Charley Casteel
b 1924 and d 1985 (my father).
Any information on this line would be greatly appreciated. Also, anyone
with information on how I can contact any living descendants of Theodore and
Mayona's children would be greatly appreciated. There are 2 living children
of which I am in contact but have few contacts for the other siblings
children.
Thank you,
Venita L. (Casteele) Wolford
Wolford1212(a)aol.com