Jefferson CASSELBERRY

Father: William W. CASSELBERRY
Mother: Nancy Elizabeth McGAUGHY

Family 1: Mamie A. HUNT

(1) Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

  1. Richard CASSELBERRY (b. Abt 1889)
  2. Austin CASSELBERRY (b. Abt 1892)

Family 2: Annie A. WILES

(1) Marriage via Newspapers.com; The Commercial Appeal; Memphis, Tennessee; 30 Nov 1915, Tue; Page 7 

                                                      __________________
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 _William W. CASSELBERRY ___|
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|--Jefferson CASSELBERRY
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|                                                     _Samuel McGAUGHY _
|                            _James Harvey McGAUGHY _|
|                           |                        |_Jane LAUGHLIN ___
|_Nancy Elizabeth McGAUGHY _|
                            |                         __________________
                            |_Patsy NORTON __________|
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Notes

Updated September 5, 2022. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1870 United States Census for Tennessee, Hardeman Co., Civil District No. 3, Bolivar Town Post Office: pages 1-2; dwelling 6; family 6; August 23, 1870.

Jeff CASSELBERRY is the son of W. W. and Nancy CASSELBERRY. He is 9 years old and born in Tennessee.

(2) 1880 United States Census for Tennessee, Hardeman Co., District No. 3: Supervisor's District 5; Enumeration District 55; page 8; June 9, 1880.

Joff CASSELBERRY is the son of William and Nancy CASSELBERRY. He is 18 years old, born in Tennessee and is a farm hand.

(3) Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

- Name: J D CASSELBERRY
- Gender: Male
- Marriage Date: 28 Jan 1889
- Marriage Place: Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
- Spouse: Mamie A. HUNT

(4) Tennessee, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: J. D. CASSELBERRY
- State: TN
- County: Hardeman County
- Township: Dist. 6 -male Voters-
- Year: 1891
- Page: 003
- Database: TN 1891 Voters List

(5) The Commercial Appeal; Memphis, Tennessee; various dates (1890-1896)

Jefferson CASSELBERRY served in the House of Representatives of the Tennessee General Assembly, first representing Hardeman County and later representing a floaterial district of Shelby County as part of the Memphis delegation. He was a Democrat and served on several legislative committees. He announced that he was not a candidate in 1898 but he remained politically active, being appointed to various delegations and such.

(6) "The CASSELBERRY Divorce" via Newspapers.com; The Commercial Appeal; Memphis, Tennessee; 05 Feb 1898, Sat; Page 3

THE CASSELBERRY DIVORCE. The Decree Was Granted on December 15, 1897, But It Has Just Come To Light. After being buried for nearly two months from the public there has at last come to light a bill for divorce which was filed on November 11, 1897, the divorce being granted on the 15th of December of the same year. Even at this late day there would be but little attention paid to it were it not for the prominence of the contracting parties. Jeff D. CASSELBERRY is the petitioner making his wife Mamie A. CASSELBERRY the defendant. Every effort has been made to keep this matter from the public. The case was tried by Judge GALLOWAY in chambers and the decree waa held back for a while in order to throw those who were looking for the proceedings off the scent. It has been known for some time that Mr. and Mrs. CASSELBERRY have been living apart but the real seriousness of the situation was never appreciated until a day or two ago. The petition of Mr. CASSELBERRY is as follows: “Your petitioner J. D. CASSELBERRY respectfully represents to your honor that he and the defendant, Mamie A CASSELBERRY, were married in Hardeman county January 28 1889, and that they have had two children, the fruit of their union, one about 8 years of age and is now with your petitioner the other one about 5 years of age, and is now with the defendant. Your petitioner is now a resident of Shelby county and has been for more than two years. For some years his married life was happy, but for the past few years the defendant's conduct been such as to clearly show that she has lost her affection for him. Their relations became strained more and more as time went on and finally, without fault on his part he was deserted wilfully by the defendant. Premises considered your petitioner prays: “1 That proper process be issued to compel the defendant to appear and answer this petition, but her oath to answer is waived. "2 That an absolute divorce be granted him. “3 That your petitioner have the control and custody of the oldest child which is now with him and the defendant have the control and custody of the youngest child who is now with her, and that both the plaintiff and defendant shall at all times be allowed to see and communicate with their children and have a voice in their care and education. “4 Plaintiff prays for such other further and general relief as he may be entitled to in the premises." Judge GALLOWAY in making the decision followed closely the prayer of the petition, and the decree was drawn on the same lines. He granted absolute divorce. He permitted the husband to retain possession of the elder child and awarded to the mother the younger. He ordered that Mr. CASSELBERRY be responsible for the education of both and gave both father and mother the right to communicate with tha children at any time and to have a voice in their training and education. The father is also required to provide for them during their school days.

(7) 1910 United States Census for Tennessee, Shelby Co., Memphis City, Ward 4 (part of): Supervisor's District 10; Enumeration District 116; Sheet 1B, April 15, 1910.

James D. CASTTEBERY is a roomer in the Amiza WILES house along with his son Richard CASTTEBERY (age 19, a merchant in a cigar store)

- Address: 262 Monroe
- Age: 47; a widower
- Birthplace: Tennessee, as were his parents
- Occupation: Lawyer, working on his own account

(8) Marriage via Newspapers.com; The Commercial Appeal; Memphis, Tennessee; 30 Nov 1915, Tue; Page 7

WILES -- CASSELBERRY. The marriage of Mrs. Annie A. WILES and Mr. J. D. CASSELBERRY was quietly solemnised at 8:30 o'clock on Saturday evening at the manse of the First Presbyterian Church; the Rev. C. H. WILLIAMSON, Ph. D., officiating. After a southern trip Mr and Mra CASSELBERY will be at home to their friends at 1170 Cummings Street.

(9) U.S., City Directories via Ancestry.com; Memphis, Tennessee, USA

- 1892: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D, lawyer, 41 Madison.
- 1894: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D, Casselberry & Martin), res w s Pine av 6 s of Union av.
- 1896: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D, Casselberry & Martin), res w s Pine av 6 s of Union av.
- 1896: CASSELBERRY AND MARTIN (Jefferson D CASSELBERRY. Duncan MARTIN), lawyers, 61-62 Continental Bank bldg.
- 1898: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D, Casselberry & Martin), res w s Pine av 7 s of Union av.
- 1899: CASSELBERRY JEFFERSON D, Casselberry & Martin), rms 240 Main.
- 1900: CASSELBERRY JEFFERSON D Lawyer, 22, 23 and 24 Equitable bldg, rms Johnson bldg.
- 1904: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D, lawyer, res 62 Monroe.
- 1907: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D, lawyer, rms 156 Monroe av.
- 1908: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D, lawyer, rms 156 Monroe av.
- 1909: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D, lawyer, rms 156 Monroe av (2dfl).
- 1912: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D lawyer 12 N 2d (2d fl)
- 1913: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D, lawyer 12 N 2d (2d fl)
- 1914: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D lawyer 12 N 2d
- 1915: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D lawyer 12 N 2d
- 1916: CASSELBERRY J D 113 1/2 Monroe av [Cigar and Tobacco - Wholesale]
- 1917: CASSELBERRY Jefferson D cigars and lawyer 113 1/2 Monroe av res 1170 Cummings

(10) Tennessee, U.S., Death Records via Ancestry.com

- Full Name: Jefferson D. CASSELBERRY
- Place of Death: Shelby County; Memphis; 1170 Cummings St.
- Sex: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Date of Birth: [blank]; Age About 55
- Occupation: Attorney
- Parents: "Don't Know"
- Informant: Mrs. Annie CASSELBERRY
- Date of Death: March 20th, 1917; 1:00 p.m.
- Cause of Death: Chronic Nephritis
- Length of Residence: 4 years at place of death; 55 years in the state
- Place of Burial: Middleburg, Tennessee

(11) Obituary via Newspapers.com; The Commercial Appeal; Memphis, Tennessee; 21 Mar 1917, Wed; Page 7

CASSELBERRY— At residence, No. 1170 Cummings Street Tuesday March 20, 1917 at 1 o’clock pm, J. D. husband of Annie and father of Richard CASSELBERRY of New Orleans La., and Austin CASSELBERRY of Los Angeles, Cal.; brother of Mrs. Mollie CHRISTIAN, Mrs Julia MARTIN and Mrs Margaret BURRUS, aged 55 years. Due notice of funeral will be given.

(12) Obituary via Newspapers.com; The Commercial Appeal; Memphis, Tennessee; 22 Mar 1917, Thu; Page 7

"CASSELBERRY— The remains of the late Jefferson D. CASSELBERRY will be forwarded from the residence, 1170 Cummings Street, this (Thursday) morning, March 22 1917, at 8:45 o'clock via the Southern Railway to Middleburg, Tenn. for interment."

(13) Find a Grave

- Name: Jefferson CASSELBERRY
- Birth 1861
- Death: 1917 (aged 55–56)
- Burial: Middleburg Cemetery; Middleburg, Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA
- Memorial ID: 57392113

(14) Long family records, August 20, 2000.