I've been trying to figure out a way to scan pages of Jean Brown"s book
"Casteel Research" and put on this board. One page takes massive amounts of
'bites' so that isn't going to work. Any one have suggestions. Since there
has been discussion on Abednego Casteel I will retype what she has. Sorry I
can't do this for the whole book. (NOT a solution!!!!).
pages 152-3
Abednego Casteel
I have good reason to believe that Abednego Casteel, son of Edmund III, came
to Knox County, about the year 1800.
Family recollections not always reliable, but do give some clues. In a letter
dated
5 Oct 1966, from Mrs. Paul Kiser, of Pittsfield, Ill., states in part;" Helen
Casteel, daughter of Glenn, grand daughter of Thomas, g-grand daughter of
Francis, gg-granddaughter of Daniel. Daniel was from a large family (who
lived near) Knoxville, Tenn. The brothers were Abraham, Isaac, Jacob,
Meshack, Shadrick, and Abednego.
1806 Tax list of Knox Co, shows the following
Abendnigo Casteel, Jr 100 acres 1 free poll
Abendnigo Casteel, Sr 150 acres over 50 no poll
Mesheck Casteel 50 acres 2 free poll
Shadrack Casteel 150 acres 1 free poll
Francis Casteel 440 acres over 50 no poll
1808 tax list
Francis Casteel 39 acres over 50 no poll
Abednigo Casteel 65 acres 1 poll
Daniel Casteel 138 acres 1 poll
Shederick Casteel 140 acres 1 poll
John Casteel 106 acres 1 poll
Mesheck Casteel 118 acres 1 poll
Knox County Tennessee--minuet book- 5 Oct 1807
John Mash vs. Abednego Casteel- attachemnt for debt, interest and costs.
levied on a tract of land supposed to contain 100 acres on Nob Creek, the
place where John Casteel, now lives: supposed to be the property of Abednego
Casteel. The above to be sold at public sale to satisfy.
Editor's note: This action was probably taken after Abednego died. It is
thought that in the absence of any tax or other records, that he really must
have d.c. 1806/07. All I can say is, that he really moved around. I have
also never found another Abednego, except his son.
Bart