CASEY FAMILIES OF ROANE COUNTY, TENNESSEE

The authors oldest Casey ancestor, Ambler Casey (1), is known to have resided in Roane County, Tennessee from 1809 to 1821.  It is reasonable to believe that other Caseys living in Roane County could be relatives of Ambler Casey.  Therefore, the authors have decided to research all Caseys living in Roane County, Tennessee prior to 1850 in hope of connecting other Casey families to Ambler Casey.  Some of these Caseys that lived in Roane County were:

  Jesse Casey (8.1)
  Abner Casey (8.2)
  John Casey (8.3)
  Alexander Casey (8.4)
  Randolph Casey (8.5)
  Joseph Casey (8.6)
  Anthony Casey (8.7)
  Levi Casey (8.8)
  Turner Casey (8.9)
  Joshua Casey (8.10)
  Pleasant Casey (8.11)
  Andrew J. Casey (8.12)

There were also several Casey women that lived in Roane County, Tennessee (as shown by marriage records):  1)  Mary Casey married William Pennalan (1811);  2)  Barbara Casey married John Thomas (1814);  3) Jane Casey married Henson Ellison (1824), Jane appears to be the daughter of John and Anna Casey that lived in Greene County, Missouri;  4)  Hetty Casey married James Ellison (1829);  5)  Keziah Casey married George Mitchell (1837).

There appears to be some relationship between John Casey, Abner Casey and Levi Casey.  In September of 1838, these three men sold numerous tracts of land to others.  Was this land that was inherited that was being sold?  Are these three individuals related or just moved out of the area during the same period of time?

References:  1)  Various mentioned legal documents of Roane County, Tennessee

JESSE CASEY (8.1) resided in Roane County, Tennessee.  The earliest reference to Jesse Casey in the Roane County, Tennessee area is found in the document described as the Cherokee Agency Pass Book Passes issued by Indian Agents, Return Jonathan Meigs, at Southwest Point (now Kingston), Tennessee, from July 29, 1801 to October 28, 1804, to travelers desiring to go through, settle in or trade in the Cherokee County.  Found in this Pass Book was Jesse Kasey.  In 1807, Jesse Casey is listed in a survey as owning 53 acres of land in Roane County, Tennessee.  The abstract of this survey shows Jesse Cassey.  S# 178 2-24-1808.  E# 128 9-1-1807.  53 acres on Cainy Creek, waters of the Tennessee River, including the place that said Casey lives on now.  SCC (Sworn Chain Carrier):  James Kelly, Robert Allison.  Lifted 11-29-1808.  Set aside by claiment 1-20-1817.  Signed Jesse Casey.  In May, 1808, Jesse Casey is found on tax list of Captain Rogers Company in Roane County, Tennessee.  John Randolph and David McClelland were listed on either side on Jesse on the list.  In September, 1810, Jesse Casey was summoned to attend court as a juror in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1811, in a petition filed in Roane County, Tennessee, Jesse Casey versus Samuel Martin, Jesse Casey swore that Samuel Martin owned too much property to be supported by him and the county.

In 1813, Jesse Casey was a sworn chain carrier for two surveys in Rhea County, Tennessee.  One survey for a little over four acres (Mammys Creek) and another for five acres (Whites Creek).  In 1814, Jesse Casey is listed as a neighbor of Joel Hembree in Roane County, Tennessee.  This survey shows:  No. 2074, 25 acres, Joel Hembree 11 Nov 1814 on first creek that empties into Canys Creek by some called Crab Orchard Creek above where Jesse Casey lives . . . includes 25 acres in what is called Hickory Flat.  In a supplementary tax list of 1814 in Roane County, Tennessee that was received in the July session of 1815, Jesse Casey paid taxes on 104 acres of land.

In January, 1814, Jesse Casey was put under peace bond by Zachariah Embree in Roane County, Tennessee.  In the October, 1815 to October, 1816 court, Jesse Casey sued Edward Kindred.  On September 10, 1815, The State of Tennessee brought charges against John Kenely for stabbing Jesse Casey on September 1, 1815 in Roane County, Tennessee.  In the October Session of 1815, Grand Jurors were appointed to investigate Jesse Casey stabbing John Kenely on September 1, 1815 in Roane County, Tennessee.  On October 20, 1815, Jesse Casey requests trial postponed (Roane County, Tennessee Courthouse) so that a material witness Nathan Turner can be present.  In 1816, Jesse Casey paid a fifty cent fine in County Court.  In 1816, the court ordered a crowbar and sledge to be purchased by Jesse Casey, road overseer.  In 1817, Jesse Casey was granted a judgement of $15.51 against William Kelly.  In the October, 1817 to October, 1818 court, Jesse Casey sued William Elliot and later sued Ben Hembree.  On February 20, 1820, Jesse Casey was sued by Roane County for failure to pay $4.90 in taxes.  It should be noted that Morgan County, Tennessee was formed from Roane County, Tennessee in 1817 and that Crab Orchard Creek which was referenced in legal documents became part of Morgan County in 1817.

There was definitely two men named Jesse Casey that lived in the Roane County, Tennessee area from 1800 to 1830.  This is evident from two basic facts:  1)  earliest known documentation of a Jesse Casey living in Roane County, Tennessee is 1804;  2)  In 1830, there was Jesse Casey living in Morgan County, Tennessee that was born between 1800 and 1810.  Obviously these references can not be the same person.  Later census records of Newton County, Arkansas (1850 and 1860) indicate that younger Jesse Casey was born around 1799 in Georgia.  The younger Jesse Casey was buried in the Buffalo Cemetery in Newton County, Arkansas which indicates that he was born around 1797.  On April 4, 1817, Jesse Casey married Patsy Coe in Roane County, Tennessee.  They were married by Joseph McPherson.  This refers to the younger of the two men named Jesse Casey.  This is confirmed by the Buffalo Cemetery where Martha Casey (born 1797) died in 1847.  Since Patsy is a common nickname for Martha and the age at time marriage would be around twenty years of age, further strengthens this connection.  Numerous county histories and biographies support this conclusion.  In 1830, Jesse Casey (born 1800 to 1810) was listed in the census of Morgan County, Tennessee.  In 1850 and 1860, the younger Jesse Casey was listed in the Newton County, Arkansas census records.

The younger Jesse Casey (born 1797) is widely known as Jesse E. Casey and many Casey researchers belong to this line which is well established.  In order to sort out the various Casey lines in Arkansas, the author decided to compile the information gathered on this line over the last fifteen years.  After compiling this information, it has become evident that more than half of all Casey families in Arkansas come from three lines:  Ambler Casey (born 1790) which is the authors line, Jesse E. Casey (born 1797) which accounts for at one-third of all Caseys in Arkansas and Abner Casey (born 1786) which is well documented in the 1964 Casey manuscript by George and Abner Casey.  For additional information on the descendants of Jesse E. Casey, see the section on Jesse E. Casey (8.1) and his descendants.

References:  1)  Roane County, Tennessee Court Minutes (originals), 1816 and 1817;  2)  1830 Census, Morgan County, Tennessee;  3)  1850 and 1860 Censuses, Newton County, Arkansas;  4)  “Ancearchin News,” (1965 Issue, Page 79, East Tennessee Surveys, Roane County, 53 acres, Jesse Casey, 1807);  (1965 Issue, Page 28, East Tennessee Surveys, four acres, Rhea County, Tennessee, David Haley, 1813);  (1965 Issue, Page 75, East Tennessee Surveys, Rhea County, Tennessee, five acres, Robert S. Mahan);  5)  “The History of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1830,” by Emma Middleton Wells, (Page 19, Tax List of Roane County, Tennessee, 1808);  (Page 89, Marriage Bond, Jesse Casey and Patsy Coe, Roane County, Tennessee, 1817);  6)  “Tennessee Homesteaders and Landowners, Fourth Surveryors District,” by Willis Hutcherson, (Page 96, Land Survey, Joel Hembree, Roane County, Tennessee, 1814);  7)  “Pioneers of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1830,” by Mable Thornton, (Page 36, Juror Summoned List in Roane County, Tennessee, 1810);  8)  “The Newton County Homestead,” Volume 1, Number 2, Page 34 (Buffalo Cemetery Listing);  9)  Cherokee Agency Pass Book Passes, 1801 to 1804 (sent by Pansy Wilburn, March, 1991)

ABNER CASEY (8.2) resided in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1811, Abner Casey posted bond for the marriage of William Pennalan to Mary Casey in Roane County, Tennessee.  Abner Casey served as a Grand Juror in the July, 1812 term of the Roane County, Tennessee court.  In 1814 and 1815, Abner Casey is listed in Captain Rogers Company Tax List as owning 200 acres of land situated on the Tennessee River in Roane County, Tennessee.  In August, 1815, Abner Casey is found on a list of voters in Roane County, Tennessee.  On June 8, 1816, Abner Casey sold 200 acres of land located on the Tennessee River to Abner Underwood in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1830, Abner Casey (born 1780 to 1790) was listed in the census of Rhea County, Tennessee.  On September 8, 1838, Abner Casey sold 160 acres of land located on Hurricane Creek to Thomas Bottom in Roane County, Tennessee.  Another Abner Casey lived in McMinn County, Tennessee from 1829 to 1835.  There is a possibility that these two men were the same person.  Also, in 1823, there was an Abner Casey that was found on a tax list of Captain Pipers Company in Rhea County, Tennessee.

This Abner Casey is most likely the same Abner Casey (born 1786 in South Carolina) that lived in Newton County, Arkansas in 1850.  According to the 1964 manuscript by George and Abner Casey, this Abner Casey married Elizabeth Bowen.  This line is extensively covered in their unpublished manuscript and many Casey families in Arkansas are descendants of this line.  For additional information on this line, see the section on Abner Casey (8.3).

References:  1)  1830 Census, Rhea County, Tennessee;  2)  “Pioneers of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1830,” by Mable Thornton, (Page 38, Grand Juror List, July, 1812);  3)  “Tax Lists of Roane County, Tennessee, 1814 - 1821,” by Willis Hutcherson, Marilyn McCluen and Mable Thornton, (Page 15, 1814 Tax List);  (Page 40, 1815 Tax List);  4)  Index to Warranty Deeds, Roane County, Tennessee (Abner Casey to Abner Underwood, 1816;  Abner Casey to Thomas Bottom, 1838);  5)  “Ansearchin News,” (1964 Issue, Page 10, Tax List of Rhea County, Tennessee, 1823);  6)  “Pioneers of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1830,” by Mable Thornton, (Page 52, List of Voters in Roane County, Tennessee, 1815);  7)  “Marriage Records of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1855,” by Willis Hutcherson and Marilyn McCluen, (Page 19, Marriage Record, William Pennalan to Mary Casey, 1811);  8)  “Casey History,” by George and Abner Casey, 1964

JOHN CASEY (8.3) resided in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1807, John Casey is mentioned in a survey of David McClellans land.  The abstract of this survey shows:  David McClellan.  S# 30 12-23-1807.  E# 85 8-28-1807.  25 acres on waters of Caney Creek, a branch of Tennessee River, and on the east side of said creek.  SCC (Sworn Chain Carrier):  Elisha Randolph, John Caisey.  Lifted 12-29-1808.  Transferred to Peter Couch 12-24-1808.  In 1807, John Casey is mentioned in a second survey of David McClellans land.  The abstract of this survey shows:  David McClellan.  S# 31 12-23-1807.  E# 86 8-28-1807.  5 acres on waters of Caney Creek, a branch of Tennessee River, including the improvement whereon Elisha Randolph now lives.  SCC (Sworn Chain Carrier):  Peter Couch, John Casey.

John Casey is listed in Captain Rogers Tax List of 1814 and 1815 in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1815, John Casey is found in a list of voters in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1816, John was listed in Captain Hembrees Company tax list and in 1820 he was listed in Captain Olivers Company tax list in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1819, John Casey purchased 159 acres of land from the State of Tennessee.  This land was situated in the Hiwassee District of Roane County, Tennessee and was purchased for $2.00 per acre.  In 1820, John Casey and many others signed a petition for the benefit of John Farmer to build an iron works in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1821, John Casey is listed in Captain Olivers Company Militia Roll as males 18 to 50 years of age.  In road overseers orders issued in the January term of 1822 in Roane County, Tennessee mentions John Caseys ferry.  In October, 1822, John Casey was summoned to attend court as a juror in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1822, John Casey was found twice on a list of land survey in the Hiwassee District of Roane County, Tennessee.  John Casey was listed in a similar surveyors list again in 1826.  In 1826, John Casey is listed in Captain Caseys tax list in Roane County, Tennessee.  John is shown as owning 449 acres of land situated on the Tennessee River.  Also in 1826, John Casey is listed in Captain Caseys list of men over 21 years of age.  In 1827, John Casey signed a petition requested bail be set for Jesse Dotson on the charge of murder (case later dropped).

In 1830, John Casey is listed as a head of family in the Hiwassee District of Roane County, Tennessee located south of the Tennessee River.  On September 17, 1833, John Casey sold land to Levi Casey in the Hiwassee District of Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1837, John Casey was listed in the Tax List of Eleventh District in Roane County, Tennessee.  John is listed as owning 402 acres of land valued at $2,100.00, 240 acres of school lands valued at $200.00 and having no poll (white males age 21 to 50).  This implies that John Casey was over fifty years of age at the time and was therefore born prior to 1787.  On September 8, 1838, John Casey sold two tracts of land (38 acres) to Elizabeth Woolsey in Roane County, Tennessee.  On September 10, 1838, John Casey sold another 252 acres of land to John A. Barnard in Roane County, Tennessee.  On July 28, 1843, John Casey sold 135 acres of land in the Hiwassee District to Joseph Moss in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1844, an indictment was issued against John Casey for neglect as owner of public road.

There was definitely more than one man named John Casey living in Roane County, Tennessee.  The earliest reference to any John Casey in Roane County, Tennessee is 1807 and it is believed that Ambler Casey had son named John Casey who was born in 1812.  It is believed that all references to John Casey in Roane County, Tennessee are to the elder John Casey as it is believed that the younger John Casey, son of Ambler, married Polly Martin in Roane County, Tennessee in 1829 (John would have been 17 years old) and then moved to McMinn County, Tennessee in 1830.  To add further confusion to this person, there appears to be two younger men named John Casey that lived in McMinn County, Tennessee.  In 1839, there was a John Casey mentioned in a McMinn County, Tennessee land grant as one of the heirs of the estate of James Casey.

The older John Casey appeared to have moved to Greene County, Missouri.  In 1850, John Casey (born 1782 in South Carolina) and his wife, Anna Casey (born 1786 in South Carolina), were enumerated in the census of Greene County, Missouri.  In 1856, the will of John Casey was proven in Greene County, Missouri.  This will mentions Johns wife, Anna Casey, his daughter, Jane (Casey) Ellison, and son, Levi Casey.  Other children were implied in this will but were not named.  The Jane Casey mentioned is probably the Jane Casey that married Henson Ellison in Roane County, Tennessee in 1824.  The son, Levi Casey, is probably the Levi Casey that married Polly Haggard in Roane County, Tennessee in 1830.  For additional information on this line, see the section on John Casey (8.3).

References:  1)  Deed, State of Tennessee to John Casey, Deed Book A, Page 282, Roane County, Tennessee, November 6, 1820, (recorded in McMinn County, Tennessee);  2)  Indictment of Roane County, Tennessee against John Casey for neglect of public road (original), 1844;  3)  “Ancearchin News,” (1965 issue, Page 137, East Tennessee Surveys, Roane County, 25 acres, David McClellan, 1807);  (1965 issue, Page 137, East Tennessee Surveys, Roane County, 5 acres, David McClellan, 1807);  4)  Index to Warranty Deeds, Roane County, Tennessee, (John Casey to Levi Casey, 1833);  (John Casey to Elizabeth Woolsey, 1838);  (John Casey to John A. Barnard, 1838);  (John Casey to Joseph Moss, 1843);  5)  “Pioneers of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1830,” by Mable Thornton, (Page 53, List of Voters in Roane County, Tennessee, 1815);  (Page 86, Petition for the Benefit of John Farmer, 1820);  (Page 91, Captain Olivers Company Roll, 1821);  (Page 99, Account of orders to Overseers, 1822);  (Page 100, Juror Summoned List in Roane County, Tennessee, 1822);  (Page 103, List of Lands returned by the Surveyor of the Hiwassee District, 1822);  (Page 105, List of Lands returned by the Surveyor of the Hiwassee District, 1826);  (Page 120, Captain Caseys Company Roll Tax List, 1826);  (Page 127, Captain Caseys Company Roll, 1826);  (Page 148, Petition for bail for Jesse Dotson, 1827);  (Page 174, Census of Roane County, Tennessee, 1830);  6)  “Marriage Records of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1855,” by Willis Hutcherson and Marilyn McCluen, (Page 98, Marriage Record, John Casey to Polly Martin, 1829);  7)  “Roane Ramblings,” Summer, 1994, (Page 34, 1837 Tax List);  8)  1850 Census, Greene County, Missouri;  9)  Will of John Casey, Greene County, Missouri, 1856

ALEXANDER CASEY (8.4) resided in Roane County, Tennessee.  On May 30, 1803, Alexander Casey married Mary Cooper in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1805, Alexander Casey appears on a tax list in Roane County, Tennessee.  On September 9, 1813, Alexander Casey married Nanny Ross in Roane County, Tennessee.  On November 24, 1817, Alexander Casey married Eany Whith in Roane County, Tennessee.  In January of 1825, Alexander Casey appeared in the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions made a declaration for pension application in Roane County, Tennessee.  This declaration stated that Alexander Casey was 76 years old (born ca. 1749), had a wife that was 60 years old (born ca. 1765) and that he had one child that was 16 years old (born ca. 1809) who was bound out.  It states that he served two three year enlistments from 1792 to 1798 and that he was in the Battle of Maumee.  Alexander Casey is listed in the 1830 Census of Roane County, Tennessee.  Alexander Casey (born 1740 to 1750) is shown living with what appears to be his wife (born 1750 to 1760) and no others are listed in the household.  In July of 1832, Alexander Casey made another declaration in County Court claiming his military service.

There may have been two men named Alexander Casey that lived in Roane County, Tennessee.  The book, British Aliens in the United States in 1812, shows an Alexander Casey, age 45, 28 years in the U. S., from Ireland, wife and child, Roane County, farmer;  served as a soldier under General Wayne (8 - 15 September, 1812).  This Alexander Casey would have been born in 1767 and another Alexander Casey was born around 1749.

References:  1)  Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Roane County, Tennessee, January Session, 1825;  2)  1830 Census, Roane County, Tennessee, Page 58;  3)  Court of Records, Roane County, Tennessee, July 23, 1832;  4)  “The History of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1830,” by Emma Middleton Wells, (Page 85, Marriage Record, Alexander Casey to Nany Ross, 1813);  (Page 88, Marriage Record, Alexander Casey to Eany Whith, 1817);  5)  “Marriage Records of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1855,” by Willis Hutcherson and Marilyn McCluen, (Page 2, Marriage Record, Alexander Casey to Mary Cooper, 1803);  6)  “Pioneers of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1830,” by Mable Thornton, (Page 18, Tax List of Roane County, Tennessee, 1805);  7)  “British Aliens in the United States in 1812,” by Kenneth Scott, 1979

RANDOLPH CASEY (8.5) resided in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1821, Randolph Casey was listed in Captain Eblens Company in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1822, Randolph Casey entered a complaint against Oliver Wallace for not paying a debt of $20.00.  In 1830, Randolph Casey (born 1780 to 1790) is listed in census in Rhea County, Tennessee.

Reference:  1)  Complaint of Randolph Casey against Oliver Wallace, Roane County, Tennessee, 1822 (original);  2)  1830 Census, Rhea County, Tennessee;  3)  “Pioneers of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1830,” by Mable Thornton, (Page 94, Captain Eblens Company List, 1821)

JOSEPH CASEY (8.6) resided in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1807, Joseph Casey is mentioned in a survey of James R. Rogers land.  The abstract of this survey shows:  James R. Rogers.  S# 116 (No Date).  E# 179 9-3-1807.  46 acres on Caney Creek of Tennessee River.  Lying on each side of the Cumberland Road at the foot of a ridge.  SCC (Sworn Chain Carrier):  Joseph Caisey," Robert Allison.  Recorded 4-23-1808.  Lifted by said Rogers 6-4-1808.  Transferred to Thos. N. Clark."

References:  1)  “Ancearchin News,” (1965 Issue, Page 142, East Tennessee Surveys, Roane County, 25 acres, James R. Rogers, 1807)

ANTHONY CASEY (8.7) resided in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1814, Anthony Casey posted bond for the marriage of John Thomas to Barbara Casey in Roane County, Tennessee.  According to the Casey History by George and Abner Casey, Abner Casey (8.2) and Elizabeth (Bowen) Casey had a son, Anthony Casey.  This Anthony Casey (8.7) would be too old to be the son of Abner Casey (8.2).  In order to post bond, this Anthony Casey (8.7) would have to been at least 18 years of age making him born around 1796 at the very latest and Abner Casey (8.2) was only ten years old at this time, too young to father a son.

According to the 1964 manuscript written by George and Abner Casey, there was an Anthony Casey that was the son of Uriah Casey.  This manuscript further states that Anthony Casey was born around 1805 in Georgia.  This would make Anthony Casey (born 1805) a possible brother to both Ambler Casey (born 1790) and Jesse E. Casey (born 1797).  This connection is not based on any proof other than a date of birth of Anthony Casey which is only documented in an unpublished manuscript.  No census listing has been located of Anthony Casey (born 1805) in any county in the state of Arkansas or Tennessee.  There is some possibility that the Anthony Casey found in Roane County, Tennessee in 1814, could be the Anthony Casey mentioned in the 1964 manuscript as their possible birthdates are close (1796 and 1805).  However, the Anthony Casey in Roane County, Tennessee could be much older as he may have signed a marriage bond for a daughter instead of a sister or cousin.

According to the 1964 manuscript by George and Abner Casey, Anthony Casey married in Tennessee and lived in Tennessee until the fall of 1839 or the early part of 1840, became ill and died in the early part of 1841.  The family moved to Limestone, in Newton County, Arkansas a few months after Anthonys death.  This manuscript states that Anthony Casey was the father of at least two sons: Allen Casey, b. 1838, Tennessee and Uriah Casey, b. 1839, Tennessee.  Because of this manuscript, Anthony Casey was believed to be the ancestor of many Casey families now residing in Arkansas (descendants of Allen Casey and Uriah Casey).

This author has become convinced that Allen Casey (born 1838) and Uriah Casey (born 1839) are actually children of Moses Casey and Elizabeth (Coe) Casey.  There is much primary documentation and secondary documentation indicating this ancestry to the point where this author feels comfortable with presenting a different ancestry for Allen and Uriah Casey.  This author wishes to thank Mary E. Casey for her diligent research helping this author add to his own Casey line (Ambler Casey).  Also, wishes to thank Jill Farris for her contribution of family tradition on this family which further supports this revised family history.  Additionally, this author wishes to thank George and Abner Casey for their contribution.  Although this author continues to discover errors in their manuscript, this author would have never would have been able to locate many Casey lines without their years of research and their insight to organize their research into a widely circulated unpublished manuscript.

This author (and his deceased father) have spent over 20 years researching unrelated Casey lines in hopes of adding more to their Casey line (descendants of Ambler Casey).  The children of Ambler Casey and his known sons, Moses Casey, John Casey and Ellison Casey have not been known or sparsely known in spite of the fact that several census records indicate that these Casey relatives had large families.  This author feels strongly that Henson Casey and Susan (Casey) Dotson are very strong candidates for being children of Ambler Casey as well but not enough documentation has surfaced to date to established this connection beyond strong speculation.  This author is now convinced that the family of Moses Casey and Elizabeth (Coe) Casey can now be presented with greater confidence to present this family as related to his line, Ambler Casey.  For additional information on this research, see the sketch of Moses Casey (1.2).

References:  1)  “The History of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1830,” by Emma Middleton Wells, (Page 85, Marriage Record, John Thomas to Barbara Casey, 1814);  2)  “Casey History,” by George and Abner Casey, 1964

LEVI CASEY (8.8) resided in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1824, Levi Casey posted bond for the marriage of Henson Ellison to Jane Casey in Roane County, Tennessee.  The 1856 will of John Casey of Greene County, Missouri implies that Jane Casey was Levis sister.  In 1826, Levi Casey is found in Captain Caseys list of men over 21 years of age.  In 1827, Levi Casey signed a petition in Roane County, Tennessee requesting bail be set for Jesse Dotson on the charge of murder (case was later dropped).  In 1829, Levi Casey posted bond for the marriage of John Casey to Polly Martin in Roane County, Tennessee.  On February 4, 1830, Levi Casey married Polly Haggard in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1830, Levi Casey posted bond for the marriage of Pleasant Casey to Lucy Webb in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1830, Levi Casey is listed in the census of Roane County, Tennessee.  On September 17, 1833, Levi Casey purchased land from John Casey in the Hiwassee District of Roane County, Tennessee.  On October 26, 1835, Levi Casey of Roane County, Tennessee sold fifty acres of land to James Snow of Morgan County, Tennessee.  This land was situated between the Emory River and White Oak Creed in Morgan County, Tennessee.

On July 27, 1836, Levi Casey was serving as a Justice of Peace in Roane County, Tennessee where he issued a warrant for arrest of John Jones for theft.  On October 5, 1837, Levi Casey was a Justice of the Peace for the marriage of George Mitchell and Keziah Casey in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1837, Levi Casey was listed in the Tax List of Eleventh District in Roane County, Tennessee.  Levi is listed as owning 200 acres of land valued at $200.00, 160 acres of school lands valued at $80.00 and having one poll (white males age 21 to 50).  On September 8, 1838, Levi Casey sold three tracts of land (338 1/2 acres) to Elizabeth Woolsey in Roane County, Tennessee.  Also on September 8, 1838, Levi Casey sold another 100 acres of land to John A. Barnard in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1840, Levi Casey (born 1800 to 1810) was listed in the census of Taney County, Missouri.

References:  1)  “Pioneers of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1830,” by Mable Thornton, (Page 127, Captain Caseys Company Roll, 1826);  (Page 148, Petition for bail for Jesse Dotson, 1827);  (Page 174, Census of Roane County, Tennessee, 1830);  2)  Deed, Levi Casey to James Snow, 50 acres, Morgan County, Tennessee, 1835;  3)  Arrest Warrant, State of Tennessee versus John Jones, Roane County, Tennessee, 1836 (original);  4)  Index to Warranty Deeds, Roane County, Tennessee (John Casey to Levi Casey, 1833);  (Levi Casey to Elizabeth Woolsey, 1838);  (Levi Casey to John A. Barnard, 1838);  5)  “Marriage Records of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1855,” by Willis Hutcherson and Marilyn McCluen, (Page 73, Marriage Record, Henson Ellison to Jane Casey, 1824);  (Page 98, Marriage Record, John Casey to Polly Martin, 1829);  (Page 105, Marriage Record, Levi Casey to Polly Haggard, 1830);  (Page 108, Marriage Record, Pleasant Casey to Lucy Webb, 1830);  (Page 142, Marriage Record, George Mitchell to Keziah Casey, 1837);  6)  “Roane Ramblings,” Summer, 1994, (Page 34, 1837 Tax List);  7)  1840 Census, Taney County, Missouri

TURNER CASEY (8.9) resided in Morgan County, Tennessee.  In 1830, Turner Casey (born 1800 to 1810) is listed in census in Morgan County, Tennessee.  According to the Casey History by George and Abner Casey, Turner Casey would probably be the son of Abner Casey (8.3) and Elizabeth (Bowen) Casey.

References:  1) 1830 Census, Morgan County, Tennessee;  2)  “Casey History,” by George and Abner Casey, 1964

JOSHUA CASEY (8.10) resided in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1828, Joshua Casey married Anna Haile in Roane County, Tennessee.

Reference:  1)  “The History of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1830,” by Emma Middleton Wells, (Page 112, Marriage Record, Joshua Casey to Anna Haile, 1828)

PLEASANT CASEY (8.11) resided in Roane County, Tennessee.  On July 19, 1830, Pleasant Casey married Lucy Webb in Roane County, Tennessee.  According to Norma Trammell, Pleasant Casey was the son of Abner Casey (8.3) and Elizabeth Casey.

References:  1)  “Marriage Records of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1855,” by Willis Hutcherson and Marilyn McCluen, (Page 108, Marriage Record, Pleasant Casey to Lucy Webb, 1830);  2)  Family Group Sheet of Norma Trammell, 1991

ANDREW J. CASEY (8.12) resided in Roane County, Tennessee.  On January 18, 1849, Andrew J. Casey married Sarah C. Salmon in Roane County, Tennessee.

Reference:  1)  “Marriage Records of Roane County, Tennessee, 1801 - 1855,” by Willis Hutcherson and Marilyn McCluen, (Page 227, Marriage Record, Andrew J. Casey to Sarah C. Salmon, 1849)

CASEY FAMILIES OF MCMINN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

The authors oldest Casey ancestor, Ambler Casey (1), is known to resided in McMinn County, Tennessee from 1825 to 1840.  It is believed that three of his sons, John, Moses and Ellison Casey also lived there as well as five other sons and three daughters whose names are unknown.  It is reasonable to believe that other Caseys living in McMinn County could be these unknown children of Ambler Casey or other relatives of Ambler Casey.  Therefore, the authors have decided to research all Caseys living in McMinn County, Tennessee prior to 1850 in hope of connecting other Casey families to Ambler Casey.  Some of these Caseys that lived in McMinn County were:

  William W. Casey (9.1), b. 1812, North Carolina
  James Casey (9.2)
  Abner Casey (9.3)
  Dempsey Casey (9.4), b. December 3, 1798, Virginia
  George Casey (9.5)
  Susanah Casey (9.6), b. 1821, Tennessee

Reference:  1)  Various mentioned legal documents of McMinn County, Tennessee

WILLIAM W. CASEY (9.1) may have resided in McMinn County, Tennessee and his wife and children definitely lived in McMinn County, Tennessee.  William was born in 1812 in North Carolina.  It is does not appear that William W. Casey is closely related to Ambler Casey.  William Casey supposedly had two brothers and one brother, James Casey, lived in McMinn County, Tennessee.  James Casey lived at the Brackett place on Mouse Creek (now called Niota) in McMinn County, Tennessee.  James Casey married the sister of Williams wife.  Williams brother, Lyle Casey, was supposedly lived in Johnson City during the Civil War.  William Casey married a woman whose first name was Elizabeth (born 1812 in North Carolina).  In 1850, William W. Casey and Elizabeth D. Casey were living in Iredell County, North Carolina.  William and Elizabeth Casey were the parents of at least six children:

  William T. Y. Casey, b. 1831, North Carolina
  John L. Casey, b. 1834, North Carolina
  Jane E. Casey, b. 1835, North Carolina
  Abner Casey (9.1.4), b. August 4, 1838, North Carolina
  Melmoth A. Casey, b. 1843, North Carolina
  Lucinda G. Casey, b. 1848, North Carolina

William Casey was a blacksmith.  William W. Casey died between 1850 and 1860.  In 1860, Elizabeth Casey and her children were in McMinn County, Tennessee.

Reference:  1)  Letter, Harold Reksten to Robert Casey, November 30, 1985

ABNER CASEY (9.1.4) is the son of William W. Casey and Elizabeth D. Casey.  Abner was born on August 4, 1838 in North Carolina.  Abners full name was Absalom Sidney Solomon Casey.  It is does not appear that Abner Casey is closely related to Ambler Casey.  In 1850, Abscloni T. Casey was living with his parents in Iredell County, North Carolina.  According to a family Bible, Abner Casey lived in Blount County, Tennessee before moving to McMinn County, Tennessee.  In 1860, A. Casey with living with his mother, brothers and sisters in McMinn County, Tennessee.  On September 12, 1861, Abner Casey married Hope Elizabeth Sloop in Athens, Tennessee.  Elizabeth was the daughter of James Conrad Sloop.  Abner and Elizabeth Casey were the parents of one daughter:

  Luella Cordelia Casey, b. July 17, 1862

Elizabeth (Sloop) Caseys grandfather, Henry Sloop, died on March 1, 1855.  On November 4, 1867, Absalom and Elizabeth Casey were mentioned in a petition for dower and sale of land where Elizabeth Sloop widow of John Sloop, decd versus Heirs to wit, Henry W. Sloop, Absalom Casey and wife Elizabeth.  On November 27, 1871, title of land directed out of Henry M. and Betsy Sloop, Absolom Casey and his minor child Cordelia L. Casey, only child of Elizabeth Casey, deceased, Lafayette, Hugh L. and Eliza Sloop, Samuel Patterson and wife Malvina, George H. Sloop, Mary Ann Pinkerton, Thomas Morgan and wife Juletta and James Gibbs and wife Susan C. and vested in Elizabeth Sloop, widow of John E. Sloop, deceased:  lands of John N. Sloop, deceased.  On October 8, 1872, Elizabeths father, James Sloop, had already died, leaving children, Henry L., M. L., S. E. and Eliza Sloop who afterwards married A. S. Casey and has since died leaving L. C. Casey her only child, all of McMinn County, Tennessee.

On November 21, 1866, A. S. Casey and his wife, Elizabeth Casey, sold two tracts of land in McMinn County, Tennessee for $500.00 to Lavina Sloop, widow of James Sloop.  One tract was 145 acres and the other was 30 acres, both in McMinn County, Tennessee.  Elizabeth (Sloop) Casey died on September 4, 1868.  On January 12, 1874, Abner Casey married a second time to Julia Ann Patterson in Athens, Tennessee.  Julia is the daughter of Samuel Patterson and Malvina (Sloop) Patterson.  Abner and Julia Casey were the parents of twelve children and the only known child was:

  Bertie May Casey

Luella C. Casey died on July 25, 1948.  Bertie May Casey was the grandmother of Harold Reksten.  As of 1985, Harold Reksten lived in Hockessin, Deleware.

References:  1)  “Wills and Estate Records of McMinn County, Tennessee, 1820 - 1870,” by Reba (Bayless) Boyer;  2)  Letter, Harold Reksten to Robert Casey, November 30, 1985

JAMES CASEY (9.2) may have resided in McMinn County, Tennessee.  The heirs of James Casey received a land grant in McMinn County, Tennessee that was issued February 3, 1839.  This land grant implies that James Casey was married to woman named Elizabeth as the land grant states:  Elizabeth Casey, widow of James Casey, deceased, her dower.  This grant implies that James and Elizabeth Casey were the parents of eight children:

  William Casey
  John Casey, b. 1812
  James W. Casey, b. 1815
  Nancy Casey
  Elizabeth Casey, b. 1818
  Sarah Casey
  Sterling Casey, b. 1824, Tennessee
  Samuel Casey, b. 1825, Tennessee

Elizabeth Casey (wife of James Casey) apparently married another time to a Mr. Lewis sometime before 1839.  For additional information on the descendants of James Casey, see the sketch of James Casey (8.6).

There is evidence that a James Casey also lived in nearby Rhea County, Tennessee.  Since some of the children mentioned above were married in Rhea County, Tennessee, it is likely that most or all references of James Casey in Rhea County are probably the same man.  See the sketch of James Casey (7.1) found in the section on Rhea County, Tennessee Caseys for additional information on the James Casey that lived in Rhea County, Tennessee.

References:  1)  “McMinn County, Tennessee Deeds and Other Data, 1820 - 1880,” by Reba (Bayless) Boyer, 1986 (Grant Book C, Page 94, Grant to heirs of James Casey, 1839);  2)  Letter, Pansy Lea Willburn to Robert Casey, March, 1991

ABNER CASEY (9.3) resided in McMinn County, Tennessee.  In 1829, Abner Casey was taxed on 110 acres of land in McMinn County, Tennessee.  In 1830, Abner was taxed on 150 acres of land.  In 1831, Abner was taxed on 150 acres.  On April 3, 1832, Abner Casey of Rhea County, Tennessee received $200.00 from Micah H. Sellers of McMinn County, Tennessee for 120 acres in McMinn County, Tennessee.  On January 5, 1833, Abner Casey paid Ambler Casey $1,500.00 for 160 acres of land in McMinn County, Tennessee.  On October 26, 1833, Abner Casey received $600.00 from Neil McPhail for 160 acres in McMinn County, Tennessee.  On February 6, 1835, Abner Casey received $1,500 from Thomas Bottom of Rhea County, Tennessee for 300 acres of land situated on Soda Creek in the counties of Rhea and McMinn, Tennessee.  This land also included grist and sow mills.

This Abner Casey could be the some one that resided in Rhea County, Tennessee and Roane County, Tennessee.  This Abner Casey could also be the same Abner Casey that later migrated to Johnson County, Arkansas and later Newton County, Arkansas.

References:  1)  Various mentioned legal documents of McMinn County, Tennessee

DEMPSEY CASEY (9.4) resided in McMinn County, Tennessee.  Dempsey was born on December 3, 1798 in Virginia.  In 1830, Dempsey was taxed as one white poll and was shown as owning no land.  In 1830, Demsy Casey (born 1790 - 1800) was listed in the McMinn County census records.  In 1832, Dempsy was taxed on 160 acres of land.  On December 14, 1837, John K. Farmer to Dempsey Casey;  lot on which my house formerly my residence is all except my medical office.  In 1838, Dempsey Casey was shown owing $15.00 plus $1.50 of interest to the estate of Aaron Matthews.  In 1838, Benjamin Riddle paid Dempsey Casey $25.00 for a saddle in McMinn County, Tennessee.  On November 30, 1838, Fanny Romines to A. J. Ballew, trustee for Dempsey Casey;  Casey is security for personal appearance boned of Davenport Romines at next Circuit County.  In 1840, Dempsey Casey was shown owing $17.91 to the estate of Reuben Wilkins.  In 1840, Dempsey Casey was listed in the McMinn County census records.

The Ancestral File provides a wealth of information on Dempsey Casey that was submitted by Madelyn (Smith) Hunter in 1990.  The following is a summary of the information found in the Ancestral File.  Dempsey Casey was born on December 3, 1798 in Virginia.  Around 1828, Dempsey Casey married Dicy Martin in Tennessee.  Dicy was born around 1807 in Tennessee.  Dempsey and Dicy Casey were the parents of at least eleven children:

  Mary Chauncey Casey, b. April 13, 1829, McMinn County, Tennessee
  Margaret Casey, b. July 16, 1830, McMinn County, Tennessee
  Maria F. Casey, b. 1832, McMinn County, Tennessee
  Minerva Casey, b. October 29, 1833, McMinn County, Tennessee
  William G. Casey, b. January 22, 1836, McMinn County, Tennessee
  Eliza Casey, b. October, 1838, McMinn County, Tennessee
  Thomas Walker Casey, b. October 16, 1840, McMinn County, Tennessee
  Amanda Casey, b. 1844, McMinn County, Tennessee
  Ellen Susan Casey, b. 1845, McMinn County, Tennessee
  Martin Ross Casey, b. 1846, McMinn County, Tennessee
  Louisa E. Casey, b. May 25, 1849, McMinn County, Tennessee

Dempsey Casey died on March 1, 1864 in Raglesville, Indiana and Dicy (Martin) Casey died in 1865 in Raglesville, Indiana.  Both were buried there in Raglesville, Indiana.  Mary Casey died on December 18, 1910 and was buried in the Calvin Cemetery in Newberry, Indiana.

On November 25, 1852, Margaret Casey married William Chapman in Washington, Indiana.  William was born on March 23, 1829 in Newberry, Indiana and is the son of Lewis Chapman and Rhoda (O’Neall) Chapman.  William and Margaret Chapman had six children:  -  Mary Frances Chapman, b. February 27, 1854, Newberry, Indiana,  -  Thomas Henry Chapman, b. February 17, 1855, Newberry, Indiana,  -  Margarett I. Chapman, b. 1857, Newberry, Indiana,  -  Emily Susan Chapman, b. February 19, 1860, Newberry, Indiana,  -  Martha G. Chapman, b. January 22, 1862, Newberry, Indiana,  -  William Dempsey Chapman, b. 1864/1865, Newberry, Indiana.  Margaret (Casey) Chapman died on December 24, 1893 in Evansville, Indiana and was buried in Worthington, Indiana.

Minerva Casey died on July 24, 1903 in Raglesville, Indiana and was buried there in Raglesville, Indiana.  William G. Casey died on June 1, 1883.  Eliza Casey died on August 21, 1839 in McMinn County, Tennessee.  Thomas Casey died on May 8, 1899 in Raglesville, Indiana and was buried there in Raglesville, Indiana.  Martin Casey died between 1860 and 1866.  Louisa Casey died in 1928 and was buried in Prairie Chapel, Indiana.

References:  1)  Various mentioned legal documents of McMinn County, Tennessee;  2)  1830 and 1840 Censuses, McMinn County, Tennessee;  3)  “Ancestral File,” extracted September, 1991

GEORGE CASEY (9.5) resided in McMinn County, Tennessee.  In 1843, George Casey was listed as a delinquent tax payer in McMinn County, Tennessee.

References:  1)  Various mentioned legal documents of McMinn County, Tennessee

SUSANAH CASEY (9.6) resided in McMinn County, Tennessee.  McMinn County marriage records indicate the Susanah Casey married Edmund Dotson in 1840.  Susanah was born in 1821 in Tennessee.  On February 13, 1840, Susanah Casey married D. Edmund “Edward” Dotson in McMinn County, Tennessee.  Edmund was born on October 13, 1814 in Tennessee and is the son of William Abraham “Bart” Dotson and Elizabeth A. (Raynor) Dotson.  Susannah may be a daughter of Ambler Casey (1) and Polly (Ellison) Casey.  For additional informaton on the descendants of Edmund and Susanah Dotson, see the sketch of Susan (Casey) Dotson (8.8).

References:  1)  “Marriage Records of McMinn County, Tennessee, 1820 - 1870,” by Reba (Bayless) Boyer (Marriage Record, Susanah Casey to Edmand Dotson, 1840)

CASEY FAMILIES OF RHEA COUNTY, TENNESSEE

The authors oldest Casey ancestor, Ambler Casey (1), is known to have resided in Roane County, Tennessee from 1809 to 1821 and in McMinn County, Tennessee from 1825 to 1840.  During this timeframe, Rhea County, Tennessee had large common borders with both Roane County and McMinn County.  Additionally, many Casey families were known to have resided in Rhea County during this period of time.  It is reasonable to believe that other Caseys living in Rhea County could be relatives of Ambler Casey.  Therefore, the authors have decided to research all Caseys living in Rhea County, Tennessee prior to 1900 in hope of connecting other Casey families to Ambler Casey.  Some of these Caseys that lived in Rhea County were:

  James Casey (7.1)
  Abner Casey (7.2)
  Randolph Casey (7.3), b. 1770 to 1780
  John Casey (7.4)
  Wesley Casey (7.5), b. 1822
  Newton Casey (7.6)

There were also several Casey women that lived in Rhea County, Tennessee (as shown by marriage records):  1)  Peggy Casey married Isaac Mahan (1812);  2)  Susannah Casey married Braxton C. Sams (1825);  3)  Elizabeth Casey married Thomas Noblette (1827);  4)  Nancy Casey married Benjamin McKenzie (1830);  5)  Barbara Casey married Aron Maloney (1831);  6)  Mary Casey married Braxton Edgemond (1834);  7)  Elizabeth Casey married George Watson (1835);  8)  Susan Casey married William Shelby (1874).

References:  1)  Various mentioned legal documents of Rhea County, Tennessee

JAMES CASEY (7.1) resided in Rhea County, Tennessee.  James Casey is listed as owning 160 acres in the 1823 tax list under Captain Jacksons Company.  In 1830, James Casey requested from the court that he be released from the payment of the poll tax.  In 1832, James Casey was hired by the county to improve a road.

References:  1)  “Ancearchin News,” 1964, Page 15, (Tax List, Rhea County, Tennessee, James Casey, 1823);  2)  Court Minutes, Page 85, Rhea County, Tennessee, Motion, James Casey be released from the payment of a poll tax for the year 1830, issued August 2, 1830;  3)  Court Minutes, Page 219, Rhea County, Tennessee, Court Order, appointed of road overseers and their hands to be hired, issued August 22, 1832

ABNER CASEY (7.2) resided in Rhea County, Tennessee.  Abner Casey is listed in the 1823 tax list under Captain Pipers Company.  In 1830, Abner Casey (born 1780 to 1790) was listed in the census of Rhea County, Tennesse.

This Abner Casey is probably the Abner Casey that moved Johnson and Newton Counties of Arkansas.  Abner Casey (born 1786) is well documented in the 1964 manuscript by George and Abner Casey.  For additional information on this line, see the section on Abner Casey (8.3).

References:  1)  “Ancearchin News,” 1964, Page 10, (Tax List, Rhea County, Tennessee, Abner Casey, 1823);  2)  1830 Census, Rhea County, Tennessee

RANDOLPH CASEY (7.3) resided in Rhea County, Tennessee.  In 1830, Randolph Casey (born 1780 to 1790) was listed in cenus of Rhea County, Tennessee.  According to the 1840 census record, Randolph was born 1770 and 1780.  In 1840, Randolph Casey is again listed in the census of Rhea County, Tennessee.

References:  1)  1830 and 1840 Censuses, Rhea County, Tennessee

JOHN CASEY (7.4) resided in Rhea County, Tennessee.  In 1832, John Casey was hired by the county to improve a road.  On December 18, 1834, a John Casey married Jane Akison in Rhea County, Tennessee.  Samuel Blakely was the bondsman for the marriage.

References:  1)  Court Minutes, Page 219, Rhea County, Tennessee, Court Order, appointed of road overseers and their hands to be hired, issued August 22, 1832;  2)  Marriage Record, Rhea County, Tennessee, John Casey to Jane Akison, December 18, 1834

WESLEY CASEY (7.5) resided in Rhea County, Tennessee.  According to Wesleys gravestone, Wesley was born around 1822.  On November 30, 1847, a Wesley Casey married Cleressee Dudley in Rhea County, Tennessee.  It appears that Wesley and Cleressee Casey lived the remainder of their lives in Rhea County, Tennessee as they were buried in the Spring City Cemetery.  Wesleys gravestone marking indicates that he died on October 4, 1899, aged 77 years.  This cemetery also shows a Clearcy Casey (born 1827) buried there.

References:  1)  Marriage Record, Rhea County, Tennessee, Wesley Casey to Cleressee Dudley, November 30, 1847;  2)  Cemetery Listing of Spring City Cemetery, by Pansy Wilburn

NEWTON CASEY (7.6) resided in Rhea County, Tennessee.  On March 19, 1862, a Newton Casey married Martha J. Barger in Rhea County, Tennessee.

Reference:  1)  Marriage Record, Rhea County, Tennessee, Newton Casey to Martha J. Barger, March 19, 1862