Denny,
Whenever I see a "new" line (one unknown to me previously), I look to see who
they have as the earliest Castos. I saw you had listed William and Elizabeth (Abbott)
Casto as the parents of William-1717. Not everyone agrees with that particular connection
but I personally believe it to be correct. One problem, however: You've got the
William who married Elizabeth Abbott and who was the father of William-1717 as having died
abt. 1705. That's 12 years before his son - William 1717 - was born! Also, this
William Sr. is said to have quitclaimed Elizabeth's inherited land at Alloways Creek
in 1714; shared land in Salem Co. with James Paget in 1718; was constable in Maurice River
area in 1731; and purchased 63 1/2 acres at 'Scrub Neck, Autuxit' in 1733 from
Edward Lummis. (see
http://www.castoconnections.com/newsletter/page3.html).
As to Azariah being the father of this William Sr., I've never run across any evidence
to substantiate that. Many years ago there was a theory that the first Casto in America
was named Azariah and he came from Wales in 1696. That has since been disproven but too
many people heard that tale to get in changed, unfortunately.
Hope this helps!
Danita
Hi,
My name is Denny and my Casto line is through my mother, Doris Casto Risser. (1909-1959)
Her father was John Harrison Casto. (1882-1969)
His parents were Mary Elizabeth Henry (1853-1895) and Harrison Casto (1853-1945)
Harrison's parents were Maria Parks (abt 1812- ? ) and James Casto (abt 1811- 1885)
James's parents were Elizabeth ? ( abt 1790 - ? ) and Andrew Casto Jr. (1786- ? )
Andrew Jr.'s parents were Rachel Biggs ( 1763-1824) and Andrew Casto (1761-1861)
Andrew's parents were Sarah ? (1736-1803) and William Casto II (1716/17 - 1778)
William II's parents were Elizabeth Abbott (abt 1685- ?) and William Casto (abt
1680-abt 1705)
William's father was Azariah Casto
All of this information was collected by my late uncle, John E. Casto. I would welcome any
additions or corrections. Also, James, Harrison, and John were born in Ohio.
Thanks,
Denny