Virginia Mary Cassell [975]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 18 Jan 1889 - Norfolk Co., Virginia 1082,1298
Baptism:
Death: After 1936 773,1019
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Events
1. Census 1082, U.S., Jun 1900 in Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia
2. Residence 1082, Jun 1900 in Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Parents
Father: Virginius O. Cassell Jr. [745] (1852-1934) 342,1019 [MRIN:217]
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Cooke [829] (1859-1944) 342,344
Notes
Birth Notes:
Date of Birth: 1-18-1889
Child: Virginia Mary Cassell
Race: white Sex: female
Birthplace: Western Branch
Father: V. O. Cassell, Jr.
Mother: Mary E. Cassell
File # 17592
Virginia Stevens Cassell [815]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Mar 1896 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 322,1253
Baptism:
Death: After 1948
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Events
1. Residence 322,893, 108 London, Nov 1920 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
2. Residence 1299, 1923 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
3. Residence 1254, 619 Graydon Avenue, May 1948 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Parents
Father: Norman O. Cassell [1496] (1858-1948) 1143,1144 [MRIN:308]
Mother: Mary Virginia Stevens Wigg [814] (1859-1923) 88,869,1145,1146,1147,1148,1149,1150
Spouses and Children
1. *Charles Sharp Wilcox Sr. [818] (Abt 1897 - ) 322,323 [MRIN:311]
Marriage: 18 Nov 1920 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Status:
Children:
1. Charles Sharp Wilcox Jr. [819] ( -After 1948) 1300,1301
2. Norman Cassell Wilcox [820] ( -After 1948) 1300,1301
3. Virginia Stevens Wilcox [1691] ( -After 1948) 1301
Virginius Cassell [850]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1890 - Virginia 940
Baptism:
Death:
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Events
1. Residence 940, 311 East 25th Street, Jan 1920 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
Parents
Father: James F. Cassell [986] (1855-1912) 247,335 [MRIN:352]
Mother: Mary Ann Forrest [987] (1863- ) 247,248
Spouses and Children
1. *Waterfield [851] ( - ) [MRIN:320]
Marriage: Bef 1920
Status:
Children:
1. Elizabeth A. Waterfield [852] (Abt 1910- ) 1302
Virginius Charles Cassell [752]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 30 Aug 1880 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia 1067,1303
Baptism:
Death: 16 Apr 1936 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 773,1304
Burial: 18 Apr 1936 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 1305
Cause of Death: Bright's disease 1305
AFN #:
Events
1. Occupation 888,889, clerk in drug store at 1220 County, 1900-1901 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Virginius C. Cassell, clk 1220 County h Rose cor Columbia, Cottage Place2. Residence 891,1306, Rose cor Columbia, Cottage Place, 1900-1901 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
*lives w/father, Virginius O. Cassell3. Census 1082, 1900 U.S., Jun 1900 in Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia
4. Residence 1082, Jun 1900 in Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia
5. Occupation 249,946, pharmacist w/ W. K. Hodges at 1342 County Street, 1902-1936 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
1902--pharmacist w/W. K. Hodges at 1342 County6. Residence 1067,1106, 1703 County, 1918-1936 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
1923--& notary
1933--branch manager
7. Military 1307, WW1 draft registration card, 12 Sep 1918 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Name: Virginius Charles Cassell8. Physical Description 1067, medium height, medium build, brown eyes, dark hair, 12 Sep 1918
Address: 1703 County, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Va.
Age: 38 Date of Birth: August 30th 1880
Race: white U.S. Citizen: native born
Occupation: pharmacist
Employer's Name: W. K. Hodges
Where employed: 1342 County, Portsmouth, Va.
Nearest Relative: Mary C. Cassell
1703 County, Portsmouth, Va.
I affirm that I have vertified the above answers and that they are true
Virginius Charles Cassell
Registrar's Report:
Height: medium Build: medium
Color of eyes: brown Color of hair: dark
Has person lost an arm, leg, hand, foot, or both eyes or otherwise physicially disabled: no
Leigh Shepherd
Date: Sept 12, 1918
Local Board, City of Portsmouth
Municipal Building
Portsmouth, Virginia
9. Census 1308, 1920 Federal U.S. census, 9 Jan 1920 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Virginius C. Cassell, head of household, rents home, male, white, age 39, married, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: Pharminist at drug store, wage worker10. Obituary 1309, 17 Apr 1936 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Mary Cassell, wife, female, white, age 36, married, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: none
Margaret Cassell, daughter, female, white, age 16, single, attended school since 1 Sept 1919, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: none
Mary C. Cassell, daughter, female, white, age 14, single, attended school since 1 Sept 1919, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born inVa., speaks English, occupation: none
Virginius C. Cassell Jr., son, male, white, age 13, single, attended school since 1 Sept 1919, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: none
Lillian E. Cassell, daughter, female, white, age 11, single, attended school since 1 Sept 1919, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: none
Olivia B. Cassell, daughter, female, white, age 9, single,attended school since 1 Sept 1919, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: none
John Joseph Cassell, son, male, white, age 10, single, attended school since 1 Sept 1919, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: none
Edward G. Cassell, son, male, white, age 3 years, 2 months, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: none
Victor R. Cassell, son, male, white, age 3 years 2 months, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: none
V. C. Cassell--Druggist, Dies
Connected Many Years with the W. K. Hodges Stores
Virginius Charles Cassell, 55, son of the late V. O. Cassell, Jr., and Mrs. Elizabeth Cassell, died at 2:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his residence, 1703 County street, after an illness of several months.
He was a native of Portsmouth and was connected for many years with the drug trade, having been in the employ of W. K. Hodges, assigned to his store at County and Godwin streets as manager.
He possessed an exceedingly pleasant personality which attracted a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary McMahon Cassell, five daughters, Mrs. Edward S. Mahoney, Jr., Mrs. Edwin Glover, Mrs. Richard B. Ames, and the Misses Lillian and Jean Cassell; four sons, V. C. Jr., John J. Gordon and Victor Cassell, all of Portsmouth; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Cooke and Mrs. Charles R. Lowe, and five grandchildren.
He held membership in St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Arrangements for the funeral service will be announced later.
Parents
Father: Virginius O. Cassell Jr. [745] (1852-1934) 342,1019 [MRIN:217]
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Cooke [829] (1859-1944) 342,344
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Catherine McMahon [753] (Abt 1884 - After 1940) 250,251,252,253,254,255,256,257,258 [MRIN:250]
Marriage: 27 Nov 1902 - Norfolk Co., Virginia
Status:
Children:
1. Jean S. Cassell [756] ( -After 1936) 764
2. Margaret Virginia Cassell [826] (Abt 1904-After 1936) 472,1213
3. Mary Catherine Cassell [755] (Abt 1906-After 1936) 472,1216
4. Virginius Charles Cassell Jr. [750] (Abt 1907-1959) 764,765
5. Lillian Elizabeth Cassell [754] (Abt 1909-After 1944) 472,1206
6. John Joseph Cassell [758] (Abt 1910-After 1940) 472,764
7. Olivia Bilisoly Cassell [827] (Abt 1911-After 1936) 471,472
8. Victor R. Cassell [757] (Abt 1916-After 1940) 472,764
9. Edward Gordon Cassell [776] ( -Between 1936) 472,827
10. Lawrence Cassell [1133] (1919-1919) 1198,1199
Notes
Birth Notes:
Date of Birth: 8-20-1880Death Notes:
Child: V. C. Cassell
Race: white Sex: male
Birthplace: Western Bch
Father: V. O. Cassell Jr.
Mother: Allice Cassell
File # 13383
Name: Virginius Charles Cassell Residence: 1703 County StreetMedical:
Place of Death: 1703 County Street, Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia
Date of Death: April 16, 1936
Sex: male Color: white Marital Status: married
Spouse: Mary McMahon Cassell
Date of Birth: Aug 30th 1890 Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
Age: 55 years, 7 months, 16 days
Occupation: druggist
Father: Virginius O. Cassell Jr. Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
Mother: Eliza Cooke Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
Informant: Mrs. Mary McMahon Cassell Address: 1703 County Street
Burial Place: St. Paul's Date of Burial: April 18, 1936
Undertaker: Flynn's
I hereby certify that I attended deceased from Mar. 12, 1935 to Apr. 16, 1936. I last saw him alive on Apr. 16, 1936, death is said to have occurred on the date stated above, at 3:30 p.m.
Cause of death: ?
Contributory cause: Bright's disease
Was disease or injury in any way related to occupation: no
Signed: R. B. Cawhill Address: Portsmouth,VA.
*Also albuminuria, essential nephritis, kidney disease. A diffuse, progressive, degenerative disease of the kidney characterized by dropsy of the upper and lower parts of the body. It ranked high as a cause of death during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. 1310
Virginius Charles Cassell Jr. [750]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1907 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 760,765
Baptism:
Death: 18 Jul 1959 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 764
Burial: 20 Jul 1959 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 764
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Events
1. Religion 764, Member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
2. Residence 472,1113, 1703 County Street, 1920-1928 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
3. Occupation 765, auto mechanic, Apr 1926 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
4. Residence 765, 103 County Street, Apr 1926 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
5. Census 1311, 1930 Federal U.S. census, 1 Apr 1930 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Virginius C. Cassell, head of household, rents home, $21 rent, does not live on farm, male, white, age 23, married, age 20 at first marriage, did not attend school since 1 Sept 1929, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: radio salesman, active worker, not a veteran6. Residence 760, London Street, Apr 1930 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Carrie M. Cassell, wife, female, white, age 25, married, age 22 when first married, can read & write, born in N.C., father born in N.C., mother born in N.C., speaks English, occupation: operator at telephone exchange, active worker, not a veteran
Ann E. Cassell, daughter, female, white, age 2 years, 3 months, single, did not attend school since 1 Sept 1929, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in N.C., occupation: none
7. Occupation 760, radio salesman, Apr 1930 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
8. Residence 1092,1186, 1605 High, 1933-1935 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
9. Occupation 1312,1313, special policeman, 1933-1935 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
10. Residence 1187, 1602 County, 1937 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
11. Funeral Home 764, Foster Funeral Home, 1959 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
12. Residence 764, 1701 Holiday Street, 1959 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
13. Social Security # 1314, 230-01-1117, Jul 1959 in Virginia
Name: Virginius Cassell14. Obituary 1315, 19 Jul 1959 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
SS # 230-01-1117
Born: 00 0000
Last Benefit:
Died: July 1959
State (Year) SSN Issued: Va. (before 1951)
V. C. Cassell Jr.
Portsmouth--Virginius Charles Cassell, Jr., 53, of 1701 Holiday St., died Saturday at 4 a.m. in a Portsmouth hospital after a short illness.
He was the husband of Mrs. Carrie Mildred Cassell and son of the late Virginius C. and Mrs. Mary C. McMahon Cassell.
He was a lifelong resident of Portsmouth and was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ann E. Davis of Portsmouth; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian E. Harrington of Norfolk County and Mrs. Mary C. Cousins of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Jean S. Bright of Portsmouth; two brothers, Victor R. Cassell and John J. Cassell, both of Portsmouth, and three grandchildren.
The body was taken to Foster Funeral Home, where a rosary service will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Funeral services will be conducted at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church Monday at 11 a.m.
The family will assemble at the home of Miss Margaret McMahon, 305 Western Branch Blvd.
Parents
Father: Virginius Charles Cassell [752] (1880-1936) 249,1067 [MRIN:250]
Mother: Mary Catherine McMahon [753] (Abt 1884-After 1940) 250,251,252,253,254,255,256,257,258
Spouses and Children
1. *Carrie Mildred Bowen [751] (28 Jan 1905 - 14 Jun 1976) 759,760 [MRIN:216]
Marriage: 28 Apr 1926 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Status:
Children:
1. Ann E. Cassell [762] (Abt 1928- ) 764
Virginius O. Cassell [673]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 1 Oct 1826 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia 866,1083
Baptism:
Death: 25 Aug 1891 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 865,1316
Burial: 27 Aug 1891 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 1083,1317
Cause of Death: consumption 866
AFN #:
Events
1. Occupation 1252, Lawyer & served as Commonwealth's Attorney of Norfolk Co.
2. Military Service 1252, Captian of a Va. Company during Civil War
3. Military Service 1318, Veteran of Mexican War & Civil War in Virginia
Virginius O. Cassell, Jr., born 10/1/26 in Portsmouth, commanded Portsmouth Lt. Arty., veteran of the Mexican War, enl 3/8/62 at Entrenched Camp near Portsmouth in Capt Virginius O. Cassell;s Co. of Hvy. Arty. as a Capt.; served in Co. D, 7th Bn. Va. Company trans. 8/8/62 as Co. D, 61st Va., hospitalized and furloughed 1862, wded. (gunshot wd. to the leg) 5/1, hospitalized 5/2/63 in Gen. Hos. 4 (under treatment doing well, ligated femoral artery for secondary hemorrhage from stump..), returned to duty, served on divisional court martial board, captured 5/64 and sent to Old Captial Prison, Washington, D.C., released 6/17/64, dischg. (amputated left femur) the spring of 1864, served in invalid Corps, postwar. Lawyer, res. Portsmouth, Cassell required crutches the rest of his life following a second wartime amputation, member of the Memorial Assoc. Mahone's Old Brigade of the ANV, joined 7/84 the Stonewall Camp UCV, died 8/25 or 26/91, bur. at Cedar Grove Cem. in Portsmouth, listed on the Confederate Roll of Honor.4. Organizations 1319, member of Memorial Association Mahone's Old Brigade of the ANV
5. Organizations 1019, member of Atlantic Lodge No. 24 Knights of Pythias in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
6. Organizations 865, member of Stonewall Camp C. V.
7. Law suit 1320 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
L. Berkley, B. A. Armistead, J. T. Griffin, Jas. W. McDonough, A. J. Hopkins and Paul D. Luke the Committee for the Management of Norfolk County Ferries, the "City of Portsmouth" and "Norfolk County": Pltffs:8. Law suit 1320 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
vs
V. O. Cassell, Trustee, W. S. Bogard admin with the will annexed of Robert Dickson dec'd Wm Johnson, W. H. C. Lovitt, Jas G. Martin Jr., and L. H. Dashiell personal representative of Geo. H. Dashiel, deceased: Defdts:
This cause came on this day to be heard upon the Bill & Exhibits, the answer of V. O. Casselll trustee, the said Bill taken for confessed as to the other defendants they having been served with a copy of the summons in this suit and failing to answer the Bill, and upon the motion of V. O. Cassell trustee, to dissolve the injunction awarded in this cause, and the Court now considering only the motion to dissolve the said injunction, doth overrule the said motion to dissolve the said injunction and the further hearing of this cause is continued till the next term of this Court.
Ordered that the Court be adjourned to Court in Cause.
Geo. Blow
L. Berkley, B. A. armistead, J. J. Griffin, James W. McDonough, W. J. Hopkins, Paul D. Luke, the Committee for the management of "Norfolk County Ferries," The City of Portsmouth and Norfolk County, Pttffs9. Occupation 915, attorney, 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
against
V. O. Cassell, trustee, W. S. Bogart administrator with the will annexed of Robert Dickson, dec'd, William Johnson, W. H. C. Lovitt, James G. martin Jr., & L. H. Dashiell, personal representative of Geo. H. Dashiell, dec'd: Defts:
This cause came on this day to be again heard, and the defendant W. S. Bogart administrator with the will annexed of Robt Dickson dec'd by his Counsels having admitted the payment in full of the debt due by Norfolk County to the estate of said Robert Dickson dec'd in the Bill mentioned, it is ordered that this suit be dismissed and that Norfolk County and the City of Portsmouth pay in equal parts the costs of this suit.
Ordered that the Court be adjourned till Friday, Sept. 20th 1872 at 11 o'clock a.m.
Geo. Blow
10. Town meeting 1321, meeting held to prevent the repetition of robberies, 22 Jan 1852 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Beacon--22 January 185211. Election 1322, office of Commonwealth Attorney, 26 Mar 1853 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
At a meeting of the citizens of this town, held at the Town Hall on Monday night, to consider the best measures to adopt, to prevent the repetition of robberies which have become so grequent of late in our town, and to provide means for the detection of robbers who entered by force the branch Bank of Virginia, on the night of the 17th or 18th inst. and abstracted from the vaults thereof a large amount of money.
The meeting was organized by calling George W. Grice, President of the Board of Trustees to the Chair, and the appointment of Virginius Cassell, Esq., Secretary.
On motion of Capt. James Jarvis, it was
Resolved, that the Chairman appoint a committee of Vigilance, to consist of ten members, whose duty it shall be to attempt to ferret out the villains who committed the robbery of the Bank, and bring them to trial.
The foregoing resolution was amended by moving the Committee be authorized to admonish the citizens to keep close watch for the utterance or passing of any of the bills or notes stolen, that by their discovery it may be known whom to accuse.
The Chairman, appointed on said Committee, Capt. James Jarvis, Wm. M. Levy, Esq., John Emmerson, Dr. Joseph Schoolfield, Francis Jordan, Thomas V. Butt, Joseph M. Miles, Thomas H. Webb, John Lash.
On motion of Wm. M. Levy, Esq., it was
Resolved, that the citizens in meeting assembled, instruct the Chairman to apoint a committee to draft a memorial to the Board of Trustees, praying the appointment of a regularly organized watch to guard the property of the people.
The chair appointed as a committee to memorialize the Board; Wm. M. Levy, Wm. Holt, John West, Wm. D. Schoolfield, Thomas V. Butt, A. V. Moore.
On motion of Dr. R. M. Boykin, the meeting adjourned.
V. Cassell, Secy. George W. Grice, Chairman
Beacon--March 26, 185312. Land Assessement 1323, Lot # 112, 1856 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
At a recent meeting....The office of Commonwealth's Attorney having become vacant, we observe that James G. Holladay, Wm. D. Schoolfield, and Virginius Cassell, Esqs. are candidates to fill it.
Name: V. O. Cassell Estate: fee simple13. Election 1324, elected clerk of the board, 9 May 1856 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Lot # 112
Value of building: 600 Value of lot including building: 1,000
Amount of tax on lot: 4.00 From Chas. Cassell
Argus--May 9, 185614. Land Assessement 1325, Lot # 112, 1857 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
The first meeting of the newly elected Board of Coucilmen was held at Town Hall on Tuesday. Dr. Virginius B. Bilisoly was duly elected President; Virginius O. Cassell was re-elected Clerk of the Board. Town Sergenat, Carey F. Grimes, Wood Inspector, John W. West; Police Officers, John Brooks, E. H. Johnson, John Downey & John Brown.
Name: V. O. Cassell Lot # 11215. Election 1326, served as delegate to convention at Norfolk, 16 Mar 1857 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Value of building: 600 Value of lot including building: 1,000
Amount of tax on lot: 4.00
Argus--March 16, 185716. Land Assessement 1327, Lot # 112 & Lot # 114, 1858 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Other nominees: John W. Young, House of Delegates; Council: V. B. Bilisoly, W. H. H. Hodges, W. W. Davis, Geo. W. Grice, Garland Henderson, Arthur Wilson, Sam'l Turner, Oscar Sherwood, John T. West, Edward Kearns, Joseph Bouke, M. W. Minter, Edwin Gray.
Delegates to Convention at Norfolk: D. J. Godwin, B. J. Accinelly, John Hobday Jr., Dr. John Linn, Capt. Jas. Richardson, J. F. Crocker, R. F. Jarvis, Geo. Daugherty, Chas. T. Myers, John T. West, Onez Edwards, Wm. W. Davis, Jas. Mahorney, Geo. W. Grice, Jos. Pierce, M. W. Armistead, Dennis Vermillion, Capt. Edw. Kearns, W. H. Morris, James Gray, V. O. Cassell, James Davidson, Geo. Boiles, John H. Thomas, David William, Amos Edwards, Jos. W. Jones, A. M. Tabb, Wm. Peed, Jno. W. Wrenn, Robt. Myers, Dr. Arthur R. Smith, Edwin Gray, Geo. Hoofnangle, Dr. V. B. Bilisoly, Dr. James G. Hodges, Virginius Haynes.
Name: V. O. Cassell Lot # 11217. Election 1328, elected commissioner in chancery, 4 May 1858 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Value of building: 600 Value of lot including building: 1,000
Amount of tax on lot: 4.00
Lot # 114
Value of building: 1,600 Value of lot including building: 2,000
Amount of tax on lot: 8.00 From Archb'd Hudgins
Lot # 114
Value of lot including building: 200
Amount of tax on lot: .80 From Archb'd Hudgins
First Court of Hustings & city officials18. Elected 1329, Commissioner in Chancery and qualified to practice law, 4 May 1858 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
The Court of Hustings for the city of Portsmouth, established by the charter, held the first session at the court house of Norfolk County in the said city on Tuesday, the 4th day of May 1858, it being the first Tuesday in the month of May as prescribed...
Claudius W. Murdaught, Leopole C. P. Cowper, and Virginius O. Cassell, were elected commissioners in chancery. James Murdaugh, John S. Stubbs, Leopole C. P. Cowper, J. M. Brickhouse, James G. Holladay, James F. Crocker, David J. Godwin, Claudius W. Murdaugh, Virginius O. Cassell, P. H. Daughtery & Abram S. Watts qualified to practice law in said court.
5 Sept 1897---A Bit of Local History19. Political convention 1330, democratic meeting, 6 Nov 1858 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
On the 4th day of May 1858 in pursuance of the Act incorporating the town of Portsmouth as a city. etc. the Court of Hustings held its first session at the Court-house. The Aldermen present on the occasion were: Samuel Watts, Arthur R. Smith, John Nash, William H. Morris, Moss W. Armistead, John S. White, Robert Dickson, William W. Davis, and Edward Kearns. Alderman Smith presided, and ordered to be recorded the certificates of qualification of the Aldermen who had been elected in April 22d preceding: viz, John Nash, Robert Dickson, William W. Davis, Arthur R. Smith, William H. Peters and William H. Morris, Aldermen for Jackson Ward, and Samuel Watts, John S. White, Charles R. McAlpine, Edward Kearns, Robert H. Cutherell and Moss W. Armistead, Aldermen for Jefferson Ward.
The following officers having also been duly elected, qualified at this term of the Hustings Court: Arthur Emmerson, clerk; David J. Godwin, Commonwealth's Attorney; Claudius W. Murdaugh, L. C. P. Cowper and Virginius Cassell, Commissioners in Chancery; Joseph Hobday, Commissioner of the Revenue; Herman Mathews, Constable, William B. Bingley, Deputy Clerk; Jas. Murdaugh, John S. Stubbs, L. C. P. Cowper, J. M. Brickhouse, James. G. Holladay, James F. Crocker, D. J. Godwin, C. W. Murdaugh, V. O. cassell, P. H. Daughtrey and Abram S. Watts qualified to practice law in this court and D. J. Godwin, C. W. Murdaugh, A. S. Watts and John Emmerson qualified as notaries public, under commissions from His Excellency, Henry A. Wise, Governor of Virginia.
Argus--November 6, 185820. Land Assessement 1331, Lot # 112 & Lot # 114, 1859 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Democratic meeting--James G. Hodges, chairman, George W. Collins, secretary....Delegated elected to Petersburg convention: E. W. Massenburg, G. W. Grice, H. E. Orr, John W. H. Wrenn, D. J. Godwin, John Hobday Jr., W. H. H. Hodges, Joseph Hobday, John W. Young, J. F. Crocker, G. Henderson, A. R. Smith, J. M. Miles, James Brickhouse, Wm. Gleason, Wm. H. Morris, John Rourke, Joseph R. Woodley, H. J. Phillips, Chas. T. Myers, Wash Reed, Robt. Myers, R. M. Boykin, Sam'l Turner, Jesse Brownley, M. W. Armistead, James P. Williams, Wm. W. Peed, Geo. W. Collins, R. Gregg, C. R. McAlpine, Joseph A. Bilisoly, A. M. Tabb, John Lash, Edward Kearns, B. Thompson, H. Matthews, John Thompson, John Morris, Geo. Daugherty, Robt. Pettit, Wm. West, John K. Cooke, C. C. Robinson, Dr. L. A. Bilisoly, A. W. Edwards, V. O. Cassell, Wm. Taylor.
Name: V. O. Cassell Residence: Portsmouth21. Election 1332, elected clerk, 6 May 1859 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Lot # 112 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 600 Value of lot including bullding: 1,000
Amount of tax on lot: 4.00
Lot # 114 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 1,600 Value of lot including building: 2,000
Amount of tax on lot: 8.00
Lot # 114 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 200
Amount of tax on lot: .80
Argus--May 6, 185922. Deed 1333, 25 Aug 1859 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Portsmouth officers--The following gentlemen were elected Tuesday:
Inspector of wood: Samuel L. Butt; Street inspector: Cary F. Grimes; Clerk: V. O. Cassell; Treasurer: John Cocke. Mr. John R. Cocke was elected President of the Council.
This Deed made the 25th day of August in the year 1859 between V. O. Cassell and Jane his wife of the one part and Wm. H. H. Hodges of the other part, Witnesseth that the said V. O. Cassell and Jane his wife do grant unto the said Wm. H. H. Hodges the following property to wit: that certain lot piece or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Portsmouth and bounded as follows: beginning thirty feet from the south west corner of James M. Binford line on Queen street and running west and along said street thirty feet, thence north fifty six feet six inches, thence east along the line of Charles Cassell deed and parallel with Queen street thirty feet, thence south fifty six feet six inches to the poijnt of beginning, it being the same conveyed by V. O. Cassell to Wm. H. H. Hodges by deed of trust recorded bearing date Dec 1st 1855 and this day released by deed of release. In Trust to secure to the Merchants and Mechanics Saving Bank of Portsmouth in Portsmouth the payment of a note for eleven hundred and thirty nine dollars drawn by the said V. O. Cassell in favor of Wm. W. Davis dated 25th day of August 1859 and payable sixty days after its date at the office of Discount and Deposit of the said Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank of Portsmouth in Portsmouth which said note was endorsed by the said Wm. W. Davis and discounted at the said Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank of Portsmouth in Portsmouth and of any note or notes which may be given in renewal or continuance of the same or any part thereof. And the said V. O. Cassell covenants to keep the tenement on the said lot insured against fire and to pay the premium on said insurance. Witness the following signatures and seals.23. Deed 1334, 25 Oct 1859 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
V. O. Cassell
Jane Cassell
W. H. H. Hodges
Trustee
State of Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, P. H. Daughtrey a notary public for the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia do certify that Jane Cassell the wife of V. O. Cassell whose names are signed to the writing above bearing date on the 25th day of August 1859 personally appeared before me in the City aforesaid and being examined by me privily and apart from her husband and having the writing aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Jane Cassell acknowledged the said writing to be her act and declared that she had willingly executed the same and does not wish to retract it. Given under my hand this 29th day of August in the year 1859.
P. H. Daughtrey
Notary Public
This Deed made this 25th day of October in the year 1859 between V. O. Cassell of the one part and Wm. W. Davis of the other part. Witnesseth that whereas on the 11th day of April 1859 it was decreed by the Circuit Court of Norfolk County in a Course then depending therein between Wm. W. Davis plaintiff and Josiah P. Willey and others defendants, that the said V. O. Cassell special Commissioner should sell at public auction certain lots in the said proceedings mentioned and whereas by a decree of said Court pronounced on the 5th day of October 1859 in the same Cause the said V. O. Cassell was directed upon payment by said Wm. W. Davis of the amounts mentioned in the two bonds executed by him which were for the credit installments of the purchase money to convey the said lots in the proceedings mentioned to said Wm. W. Davis with special warranty. And whereas in pursuance of the said first deed the said V. O. Cassell did on the 20th day of June 1859 in front of the door of the Court House of Norfolk Court expose to sale the lots alluded to in the said decree that is to say the fee simple in the lot of which Wm. A. Smith died seized and possessed with its appentenances lying and being on the north side of Lincoln street in that part of the City of Portsmouth called Gosport and beginning at the south west corner of the lot of B. O. Neill from thence running north and along the line of O'Neill one hundred and twenty feet, thence west thirty feet to the line of the other or most westwardly lot of which the said Wm. A. Smith died, seized and possessed, thence south and along the line of said one hundred and twenty feet to the north side of Lincoln street from thence east along the north side of said Lincoln street thirty feet to the point of beginning the said south western corner of said B. O. Neill's lot. Also the lot with its appurtenances except the widow Ann Smith's dower therein for the term of her natural life lying and being in that part of Gosport on the north side of Lincoln Street and beginning at the south east corner of Wilson Dobie lot and runs north along the line of said Wilson Dobie one hundred and twenty feet, thence east paralel with Lincoln street thirty feet to the line of the most easterly lot of which the said Wm. A. Smith died seized and possessed, the south and along the line of said lot one hundred and twenty feet to Lincoln Street thence west and along the north side of Lincoln Street thirty feet to the point of beginning notice of time place and terms of sale having been advanced a week for four consecutive weeks in the Daily Transcript as will appear by the Editors certificate filed with the said Commissioners report to the said Courts and whereas at the said sale Josiah E. Withy became highest bidder and purchaser of the said lots (except the dower as aforesaid of the widow in the last described for the sum of $1050.00 for the first described lot with its appuntenances and $110.00 for the last described lot with its appentenances making in the whole the sum of $1160.00 and the said J. P. Withy as is signified by his bequest or deed in writing filed and forming part of the proceedings in the said cause did request of the said Court to decree and direct the said special Commissioner to execute a deed of Conveyance of the said property to the said Wm. W. Davis for reasons therein set for the which decree was accordingly pronounced on the 5th day of Oct 1859. This Deed therefore witnessseth that the said V. O. Cassell for and in consideration of the sum of $1060.00 to him in hand paid by the said Wm. W. Davis doth grant with special warranty unto the said Wm. W. Davis the two lots of land (except the widows dower) herein before described together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging: Witness the following signatures and seal.24. Deed 1335, 27 Oct 1859 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
V. O. Cassell
Special Commissioner
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 24th day of October 1859
This Deed was acknowledged by Virginius O. Cassell special commissioner a party thereto and admitted to record.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson, c.c.
This Deed made the 27th day of October in the year 1859 between Mary Jane Earle of the one part and V. O. Cassell of the other part; Witnesseth that the said, Mary Jane Earle doth grant unto the said V. O. Cassell the following property to wit: a piano No. 5173 Rosewood case, round corners six and one third octave, manufacture Dly Lighte & Bradbury's of New York. In Trust to secure James T. Borum the payment of a bond for two hundred and fifty five dollars in monthly installments of sixteen dollars per month with interest and dted at Portsmouth on the 27th day of October 1859. The said Piano to be kept insured for the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars and in case the said grant or shall fail to pay the installments in aforesaid the piano shall be sold at public sale in conformity with and the proceeds applied according to law. Witness the following signatures and seals.25. Deed 1335, 13 Dec 1859 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Mary Jane Earle
V. O. Cassell
Trustee
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 27th day of October 1859. This Deed was acknowledged by Mary Jane Earle a party thereto admitted to record.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson, c.c.
This Deed made the 13th day of December in the year 1859 between William W. Peed and Julia A. his wife of the one part and V. O. Cassell of the other part, witnesseth that the said William W. Peed and Julia A. Peed his wife do grant unto the said V. O. Cassell the following property that certain lot piece or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Portsmouth and fronting on County Street twenty seven feet and running back sixty eight feet and is the same decreed to siad Wm. W. Peed under a decree of the County Court of Norfolk County pronounced on the 21 st day of Feby 1853 in the suit of Margaret S. Peed, Wm. W. Peed et als. in chancery against Samuel J. & Alice Peed et als, the said property is hereby conveyed to said V. O. Cassell with general warranty. In trust to secure Bernard O'Neil te payment of note for one hundred dollars executed by said Wm. W. Peed in favor of B. O'Neil bearing even date herewith with interest from date and payable to the minutes after date. Witness the following signatures and seals.26. Deed 1335, 24 Jan 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
W. W. Peed
Julia A. Peed
V. O. Cassell
Trustee
State of Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to wit:
We, John S. White & Chas. K. McAlpine aldermen for the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia do certify that Julia A. the wife of Wm. W. Peed whose names are signed to the writing hereto annexed bearing date on the 13th day of December personally appeared before us in the City aforesaid and being examined by us privily and apart from her husband and having the writing aforesaid fully explained to her she the said Julia A. Peed acknowledged the said writing to be her act and declared that she had willingly executed the same and does not wish to extract it. Given under our hands this 16th day of Oct. 1859.
John S. White ald.
Charles K. McAlpine ald.
In the Clerks Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 16th day of January 1861.
This deed was admitted to record upon the note annexed by John S. White and Charles K. McAlpin aldermen of the City of Portsmouth.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson, c.c.
This Deed made the twenty fourth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty between A. F. Wittekind of the one part and V. O. Cassell of the other part, Witnesseth that the said A. F. Wittekind doth grant unto the said V. O. Cassell the following property to wit: hone horse, one waggon, one cart, one buggy and all the implements and machinery at the premises of the said A. F. Wittekind pertaining to and used in the pork butcher business including steam engine, one meldon, a library of miscellaneous books, four beds, four bedsteads, and necessary clothing for the beds: a negro man Bob & a negro woman Edy who are already subject to a deed of trust executed by said A. F. Wittekind to I. G. Hollsday, Trustee dated on the 2nd day of Sept. 1858 to secure John V. Ashton and John Cocke from all loss or damage as endorsed etc as will be more fully seen by reference to the deed in the Clerks Office of the Hustings Court of the City of Portsmouth. In Trust to secure Jacob Winndyer from all loss or damage by reason of his being endorser of a certain negotiable note in the sum of eighty nine dollars and thirty six cents executed by said A. T. Wittekind dated Jany 6th 1860 payable to said Jacob Winndyer thirty days after date thereof at the Bank of Virginia in Portsmouth. Also another certain negotiable note in the sum of one hundred dollars executed by said A. F. Wittekind dated January 2nd 1860 payable to said Jacob Winngder thirty days after date thereof at the Bank of Virginia in Portsmouth: Also another negotiable note in the sum of one hunderd and fifty cents executed by said A. F. Wittekind dated January 2nd 1860 payable to said Jacob Winndyer thirty days after date therof at the Bank of Virginia in Portsmouth. Also another negotiable note in the sum of two hundred and twelve dollars and eight cents executed by said A. F. Wittekind dated January 13th, 1860 payable to said Jacob Winndyer thirty days after date thereof at the Bank of Virginia in Portsmouth. Also another negotiable note in the sum of fifty dollars executed by said A. F. Wittekind dated January 20th payable to said Jacob Winndyer ninety days after date thereof at the Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank of Portsmouth in Portsmouth. Also another negotiable note in the sum two hundred & fifteen 04/100 dolls executed by said A. F. Wittekind dated Jany 25th 1860 payable to said Jacob Winndyer thirty days after date thereof at the Bank of Virginia in Portsmouth. Also to secure the said Jacob Winndyer from all loss or damage by reason of being co obligor in a bond for negro hire executed by said A. F. Wittekind and Jacob Winnindyer in favor of Abram Watts guardian of George Watts for the year 1860 for the sum of fifty five dollars and dated 2nd day of January 1860. Also to secure the said Jacob Winnindyer the payment of a due bill executed by the said A. F. Wittekind in favor of Jacob Winnindyer for the sum of one hundred and thirty five dollars dated at Portsmouth January 23rd 1860 and payable on demand. Witness the following signatures and seals.27. Deed 1336, 23 Apr 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
A. F. Wittekind
V. O. Cassell
In the Clerks office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 26the day of January 1860. This Deed was acknowledged by A. F. Wittekind a party thereto and admitted to record.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson, c.c.
This Deed made this 23rd day of April 1860, between Robert G. Buchanan of the first part and V. O. Cassell Trustee of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Robert G. Buchanan doth grant unto the said V. O. Cassell the following property to wit: one negro slave boy named Alfred and one negro slave girl, named Ardella and one gold watch and chain which I value at one hundred dollars. I also grant unto the said V. O. Cassell the increase of the said negro girl Ardella if she ever should have issue. In Trust nevertheless and for the following use and purpose and none other, that is to say that the said V. O. Cassell shall stand seized and possessed of the said property hereinbefore conveyed and described and hold the same for the sole and seperate use and benefit of Virginia A. Lee the wife of Richard Lee, free and to remain forever (?) and discharged of the debts contracts and control of her husband the said Richard Lee as fully as though she were s single woman with full power and authority on her part to direct the said V. O. Cassell to make or sale or any other disposition of the said property or any part thereof and to convey the same to such person or persons and in such manner as the said Virginia A. Lee, shall direct by any instrument in writing signed by her and attested by two witnesses. And in the event that the said property or any pation thereof shall be sold under the provisions of this deed and by the direction of the said sale shall be held by the said v. O. Cassell upon the same terms and subject to the same trust that the property hereby conveyed is subjected to, by this deed and maybe disposed of by the said V. O. Cassell for the sole and seperate use and benefit of the said VirginiaA. Lee and in any manner that she shall direct by like writing signed by her and attested by two witnesses; and that the said Virginia A. Lee shall have full power and authority and the same is hereby given her by any instrument in writing in the nature of a last will and testament, to be attested by two or more witnesses, to make any lawful disposition of the said property and estate with the increase or issue of the female aforesaid that she may think proper to make, it being the true interest and meaning of this deed, that the property hereby conveyed shall be held for the said Virginia A. Lee, to make the same disposition thereof as though she were a single woman holding the same in fee, yet to be forever free from the debts contracts or control of her said husband Richard Lee except so far as it may be her will and pleasure so to subject it. In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals, the same day and year first herein written.28. Deed 1337, 23 May 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Robert G. Buchanan
V. O. Cassell
In the Clerks Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 24th day of Arpil 1860.
This Deed was acknowledged by Robt. G. Buchanan a party thereto and admitted to record.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson, c.c.
This Deed made the 23rd day of may in the year 1860 between M. L. Tabb of the one part and V. O. Cassell of the other part. Witnesseth that the said M. L. Tabb doth grant unto the said V. O. Cassell all his right title and interest in and to the estate of the lat M. L. Tabb deceased the father of the said party of the first part above. In Trust to secure G. Groner the payment of a note for sixty dollars bearing even date her with executed by said M. L. Tabb to said G. Groner and payable six months after date with interest from date.29. Land Assessement 1338, Lot # 112 & Lot # 114, 1860 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
M. L. Tabb
V. O. Cassell
In the Clerks Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 31st day of May 1860.
This Deed was acknowledged by M. L. Tabb a party thereto and admitted to record.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson, c.c.
Name: V. O. Cassell Lot # 11230. Census 1256, 1860 U.S., Jul 1860 in Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 600 Value of lot including building: 1,000
Amount of tax on lot: 4.00
Lot # 114 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 1,600 Value of lot including building: 2,200
Amount of tax on lot: 8.80
V. O. Cassell, 33, male, white, lawyer, value of real estate: 5,000; value of personal property: 1,000; born in Va.31. Occupation 864, lawyer, Jul 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Jane Cassell, 28, female, born in Va.
Pauline Cassell, 11, female, born in Va., attended school within year
Ada Cassell, 9, female, born in Va., attended school within year
Virginius O. Cassell, 8, male, born in Va., attended school within year
Ella P. Cassell, 6, female, born in Va.
Chas. M. Cassell, 3, male, born in Va.
Norman Cassell, 1, male, born in Va.
Sarah Cassell, 54, female, born in Va.
Chas. E. Cassell, 22, male, city engineer, born in Va.
32. Residence 864, Jul 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
33. Deed 1339, 26 Sep 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
This Deed made 26th day of September in the year 1860 between John Powers of the one part and V. O. Cassell of the other part, Witnesseth that the said John Powers doth grant unto the said V. O. Cassell the following property, there certain house or building now standing upon the lot in Gosport leased by me of Joseph P. Reynold as will mercfully appear by reference to the deed of Lease of record in the Clerks Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth dated this day of 18-- which lot is situate in that part of Portsmouth called Gosport at the North West intersection of Fayette with Third street, also all the bar room fixtures, table, decanters, liquors in barrels and otherwise picture and one clock, one shuffling board with quarts belonging to the same: In Trust to secure Benj. F. McIyre the payer of a note for one hundred and ninety eight & 50/100 dollars dated this 1 day of July 1860 and payable on the 1st day of Oct 1860 which note was executed by the said John Powers in favor of said Benj. F. McTyre. Witness the following signatures and seals.34. Deed 1340, 23 Oct 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
John Powers
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the 8th day of October 1860. This Deed was acknowledged by Jno Powers a party thereto and admitted to record.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson, c.c.
This Deed made this twenty third day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty between James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell of the one part and W. W. Davis of the other part whereas by a decree of the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth promounced on the 7th day of September 1859 in a cause then depending therein between Alexander W. Cassell plaintiff, V.O., Charles E. Cassell and Sarah Cassell defendants, it was decreed and ordered that the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell the Commissioners named in the said decree should sell at public auction, the lot of land situate in the City of Portsmouth, bounded east by Court Street west by Dinwiddie street, south by Binford's lot Iveson street and William'l lot and north by the lots of Emmerson, Wilson & others for so much cash as was necessary to pay costs of suit and the residue thereof upon a credit of six, nine, and twelve months, the purchase or purchasers giving bond or bonds with approved security and the deferred payments to bear interest from the day of sale and title retained until the further order of the Court and the said decree also vested with power to sell the said lot of land in seperate parcels or lots as they might deem judicious and advantgeous. And whereas the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell the Commissioner in persuance of the said decree, having divided the said lot into five seperate parcels or lots proceed on the 4th day of October 1859 to sell the same as directed by the said decree, when W. W. Davis became the highest bidder and purchaser of lot numbered (on plat returned in their report) four, five & six. The lot no. 4 bound as follows begining on the north side of Queen street at the south east corner of James William's lot, thence running east along Queen street thirty feet to V. O. Cassell's lot, thence north along the said Cassell's lot fifty six feet six inches thence west thirty feet to the said William's line, thence southalong the said William's line to the begining on Queen street. The lots no. 5 & 6 are bounded as follows: begining at the north west corner of the lot of William's on the east side of Dinwiddie street, thence running north along the said street fifty six and a half feet to William's line, thence to and parallel with Queen street one hundred and twenty feet thence south and parrallel with Dinwiddie street fifty six and a half feet, thence west (and parallel with Queen street) one hundred and twenty feet to the point of begining on Dinwiddie street, all of which will more fully appear by reference to the report and plat returned and filed in the papers in the said suit for which said parcel of land numbered 4, 5 & 6 the said W. W. Davis became the purchaser at fifteen hundred and fifty dollars, paid fifty dollars in cash toward the costs of suit etc and for the residence executed his three bonds with Wm. C. Wingfield his surety each for the sum of five hundred dollars, and whereas by another decree pronounced by the said Court in the said cause on the 4th day of September 1860, it was decreed and ordered amoung other thing that the Clerk of the said Court should deliver to the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell, Commissioner the said three bonds of W. W. Davis and Wm. C. Wingfield who should collect the said three bonds and upon payment & thereof should execute a deed with special warranty to the said W. W. Davis for the said three parcels of land purchased as aforesaid. This Deed therefor, witnesseth that the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell in consideration of the sum of fifteen hundred dollars (the principal of the said three bonds) and the sum of ninety dollars, the tinterest which has accrued thereon to them paid by the said W. W. Davis, they the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell do grant unto the said W. W. Davis, the parcels of land herein before mentioned and described and which was sold a foresaid as per annexed plat will more fully appear. That they the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell will warrant specially the property hereby conveyed. Witness the following signatures and seals.35. Miliary Service 1341, Second Lieutenant in Capt. John H. Myer's Co. E, 6th Va. Regiment, Apr 1861-Sep 1861 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
James Murdaugh
V. O. Cassell
Com'r
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the 25th day of October 1860. This Deed was acknowledged by Jas. Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell the parties thereto and admitted to record.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson, c.c.
Captain John H. Myer's Company, Co. E., Sixth Va. Regiment36. Miliary Service 1342, 2 lieutenant, Co. E., 6 Virginia Infantry, 1861 in Virginia
This company had a short life and was the victim of too strict discipline. It was organized in Portsouth immediately after the burning of the Navy Yard by Captain Myers, who was an Orderly Sergeant in the Battalion of Marines stationed in the Navy Yard, but being a Virginian and unwilling to fight against his State, he managed to make his escape when Commodore McCauley moved off with the Pawnee and Cumberland, and remained behind. He was an excellent drill master and had no difficulty in raising a company of which he was elected Captain. It was regularly mustered into the Confederate service and was assigned to the 6th Virginia Regiment as Company E. The regiment was then under command of Colonel William Mahone. The officers were:
Captain--John H. Myers
First Lieutenant, Virginius C. Cooke; Second Lieutenant, V.O. Cassell
First Sergeant, B. J. Accinelly; Second Sergeant, Enos Murphy; Third Sergeant, Richard D. Brown; Fourth Sergeant, Chas. Syer.
The company was on duty with the regiment in the entrenched camp between Norfolk and Seawell's Point, but Captain Myers undertook to carry out with the volunteers the same methods which he had been accustomed to put into operation in the marine corps in the Navy, and every infraction of the rules, however slight, or any inattention to dress or parade or drill was visited by the severest punishment in his power to inflict. If a man was absent from a roll call Captain Myers would report him as a deserter and wanted to offer a reward for his arrest and return to camp, said reward to be deducted from his pay. Matters in the company became so unbearable that nearly every man in it applied for transfers to other commands, and as the best solution of the dilemma the Colonel recommended that the company be disbanded. Both of the Lieutenants had resigned and the men were trying to get out. The last report of the company is a curiosity in its way. It was dated September 1st, 1861, and twenty-two men who were merely absent from roll call were reported as deserters, with a recommendation that all of their pay be taken from them. Others were reported for other offences, with the recommendation that one month's pay be deducted from them, and scarcely a man in the whole list had met the entire approval of the Captain. This report was made up after the receipt of the order disbanding the company, and the summary was as follows:
Transferred to Company D: 11 men
Transferred to Company C: 1 men
Appointed hospital steward: 1 men
Mustered out, 1 officer and 20 men: 20 men
Resigned, 2 officers
Mustered out, unwilling to remain in service: 6 men
Died, 1: discharged for disability, 7: 8 men
Deserted: 22 men
Total: 3 officers and 69 men
Nearly all of the men enlisted in other companies and made good soldiers. It was unfortunate that the Captain could not appreciate the difference between a company newly organized of men who had been used to the widest liberty in all of their movements ad who needed to be brought under a state of discipline by patient and persistent efforts and a company of regulars on shipboard. There was abundant material for a good company, but it was badly managed. Below will be found a complete roll of the company from the date of its organization, in April 1861, to its disbandment, September 1st, 1861. One private, Elijah Creekmore, died.
Second lieutenant: V. O. Cassell
Private:Charles E. Cassell, promoted 1st Lieutenant Topographical Engineers
Virginius O. Cassell, 2 Lieutenant, Co. E., 6th Virginia Infantry37. Land Assessement 1343, Lot # 112 & Lot # 114, 1861 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Virginius O. Cassell, 2 Lieutenant, Capt. H. Myers , 6 Regiment Virginia Infantry
Age: 3 years
Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above from the City of Portsmouth for May 8 to June 30, 1861
Dated: July 3, 1861
Occupation: lawyer
Enrolled for active service
When: 30 April 1861
Where: Gosport, Va.
By Whom: M. H. Myers
Mustered into Service:
When: May 8, 1861
Where: Gosport, Va.
By Whom: Geo. G. Garrison,
Remarks: Detailed for special duty absent from muster June 30, 61--sick
*This company was designated at various times as Captain Myers' Company, Company E and (1st) Company E, 6th Regiment Virginia Infantry.
The 6th Regiment Virginia Infantry was organizedMay 13, 1861, and accepted into the service of the Confederate States July 1, 1861. (1st) Companies B & E were disbanded September 1, 1861 and (2nd) Companies B & E were assigned to the regiment about October 1, 1861. A part of Captain Vickery's Artillery Company was organized as an independent company June 8, 1861 under Captain Frank Huger and finally becames Captain Moore's company Virginia Artillery. About July 1, 1861, Captain Ferguson's Company was assigned as Company H 12th Regiment Virginia Inffantry, and Captain Vickery's and Weisinger's Companies as (1st) Company H and Company I, with Regiment Virginia Infantry respectively. The regiment was reorganized May 3, 1862.
Virginius O. Cassell, 2 Lieut.
Age: 33
Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, from the City of Portsmouth for June 30 to Sept. 1, 1861
Occupation: lawyer
Enrolled for active service:
When: 30 April 1861
Where: Gosport, Va.
By Whom: John H. Myers
Mustered into Service:
When: May 8, 1861
Where: Gosport, Va.
By Whom: Col. G. G. Garrison
Last paid:
By whom: Major Hatten
To what time: 30 June
Remarks: Resignation accepted (over) to take effect 7th Aug.
V. O. Cassell, 2 Lt., Co. E, 6th Reg. Virginia Infantry
Appears on a roster of the 6th Regiment of Virginia Volunteers; Weisiger's Brigade, Mahone's Division; Third Corps: Army of Northern Virginia. Organized May 1861. Mustered into Confederate Service July 1861 for the war.
Roster dated Hdgers. Va. Regt. inf. Jan. 12, 1865
Date of entry or muster into State service: May 6, 1861
Date of Entry or muster into Confederate service: July 1861
Date of Rank and whether by appointment, election, or promotion: appted. May 8, 1861
Date & cause of vacancy: Resigned Aug. 7, 1861
Name of Successor: Jospeh B. Whitehead
V. O. Cassell, Lt. , 6 Regt. Va. Vols.
Subject: Resignation
Expt: Order Number 245/2
Aug. 8, 1861
Adjutant & Inspector General's Office, Confederate States, contains information relative to the man named, on the subject mentioned above.
Voucher No. 182
Paid the 17 day of September 1861
2nd Lt. V. O. Cassell
Co. E, 6th Va. Regt/ C. S.
From the 1st day of July 1861 to the 7th day of August 1861
Pay: 9600
Amount: 9600
State of Virginia, City of Norfolk
Be it remembered, that on this seventeenth day of September anno domini one thousand eight hundred and sixty one, personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a notary public of the city aforesaid, V. O. Cassell and on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, in due form, that the annexed account, amounting to ninety six dollars and ---cents, is accurate and just; that he has not received pay, drawn rations or forage or clothing in kind, or received money in lieu thereof, for or during any part of the time therein charged; that he actually employed and kept in service, the horse charged for, the whole of the time charged; that his place of residence is at Portsmouth, Virginia and that he is not indebted or accountable to the Confederate States, on account of bounties or premiums, pay, contingencies, arms or accoutrements, ammunition, stores, clothing, camp equipage, medicine, or medical instruments, or on any other account whatsoever.
V. O. Cassell
2nd Lieut. Co. E, 6 Reg. Va. Vol.
Sworn to the day and year above written, and subscribed in duplicate
Hon. H. C. Ellis
Notary Public
Justice of the Peace
Name: V. O. Cassell Residence: Portsmouth38. Military Service 1344, Captain in Cassell's Heavy Artillery Regiment of Va., 1862 in Virginia
Lot # 112 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 600 Value of lot including building: 1,000
Amount of tax on lot: 4.00
Lot # 114 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 1,600 Value of lot including building: 2,200
Amount of tax on lot: 8.80
Virginius O Cassell , Jr Enlistment Date: 08 March 1862 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Confederacy State Served: Virginia Birth Date: 01 October 1826 Death Place: Portsmouth, VA Unit Numbers: 822 822 Service Record: Enlisted as a Captain on 08 March 186239. Military Enlistment 1319, as Captain of Co. D, 7th Bn. Va. Co., 8 Mar 1862 in Entrenced Camp near Portsmouth, Virginia
Commission in Cassell's Heavy Artillery Regiment Virginia on 08 March 1862.
Transferred Cassell's Heavy Artillery Regiment Virginia on 15 June 1862
Transfered in Company D, 7th Battn Regiment Virginia on 15 June 1862.
Transferred Company D, 7th Battn Regiment Virginia on 08 August 1862
Transfered in Company D, 61st Infantry Regiment Virginia on 08 August 1862.
Hospitalized on 15 September 1862 (Estimated day)
Furloughed on 20 September 1862 (Estimated day)
Wounded on 01 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA (Wounded in leg)
Hospitalized on 02 May 1863 at Richmond, VA Hospl 4 (Leg amputated)
Detailed on 15 January 1864 (Detailed on div. court martial board)
POW on 15 May 1864 (Estimated day)
Confined on 19 May 1864 at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC
Released on 17 June 1864
Received a disability discharge Company D, 61st Infantry Regiment Virginia on 30 June 1864
Enlisted in on 15 July 1864.
40. Miliary Service 1345, captain of Co. D, 61st Va. Regiment, 10 Mar 1862 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Jackson Light Infantry, Company D, Sixty-First Virginia Regiment41. Military, Capt. of Co. D, 61st Virginia Infantry, Mar 1862-Jun 1864 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
This company was organized in the City Hall, Portsmouth, on the 10th of March, 1862, and elected officers as follows;
Captain: V.O. Cassell
First Lieutenant: John Powers; 2d Lieutenant: Virginius A. Haynes; 3d lieutenant: Alex B. Butt
First Sergeant: J. J. Bilisoly
The original idea when the company was orgainzed was to make it a heavy artillery company for duty in a regiment which was being organized for special services in the fortifications around the harbor, but it was furnished with muskets, and the evacuation of Portsmouth by the Confederates before the organization of the regiment was completed did away with its usefulness as heavy artillerists. owing to the short period of time which elaspsed between the organization of the company and the evacuation of Portsmouth, it has a very uneventful history independent of the general history of the regiment of which it formed a part. It was on duty at the entrenced camp south of Portsmouth known as the Forrest entrenchments, after Commodore Forrest, commanding the Navy Yard, when the city was evacuated. It was then moved to Petersburg, quartered for two or three days in that city, and then moved into camp on Dunn's Hill. It was with the regiment (the 61st Virginia) as Company D when it was ordered to the Rapidan, in the summer of 1862, and participated in all of the battlews in which the regiment was engaged, a full list of which we be seen in the sketch of the regiment itself.
After the 61st regiment became a part of Mahone's Brigade, Lieutenant Alex B. Butt was appointed Adjutant of the 41st Virginia Regiment of the same brigade, and was mortally wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville and died in a hospital. Captain V. O. Cassell lost a leg in the same battle and was incapacitated for further service and retired. This promoted Lieutenant John Powers to Captain, and 2d Lieutenant Haynes to 1st Lieutenant. Orderly Sergeant Julius J. Bilisoly was promoted to 2d Lieutenant. Those officers served throughout the war with the command. The company was in several small engagements or skirmishes with theenemy in 1862, and was in line of battle at Fredericksburg December 13th, 1862, and under a heavy artillery fire, but was not actively engaged, as the enemy's attack was made upon another portion of the Confederate lines to the right of the position held by them. Chancellorsville was the first battle of any magnitude in which it was engaged. In this battle Privated J. Wiley Howard lost a leg and Private Joseph Barrett was wounded. It had two men killed at the Crater fight--John Sheppard and John Wood--and surrendered at Appomattox April 9th, 1865, with one Lieutenant, one Ordnance Sergeant and six privates, all that was left for duty of upwards of sixty men who left Portsmouth with the company on the 10th of May 1862. More than one fourth were killed or died, and of the remainder some were wounded and some fell into the hands of the enemy and were not exchanged. The following is a list of the members of the company who left Portsmouth with it. The list of casualties opposite the names of the men has been prepared from memory, and some may have been omitted who were recipients of wounds, but it is probable that all who were killed or died have been reported properly:
Captain V.O. Cassell, lost leg at Chancellorsville, May 3d, 1863, and retired.
Virginius O. Cassell, Co. D, 61 Virginia Infantry42. Military Transfer 1319, Co. D, 61st Va., 8 Aug 1862 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Virginius O. Cassell, capt., Capt. Virginius O. Cassell's Co. of Heavy Artillery Wilson Reg't Virginia Vols.
Age: 36 years appears on Company Muster In Roll of the organization named above
Roll dated: Forrest Entrenchment
Where: Portsmouth, Va., Mch 19, 1862
Muster in to date: Mch 19, 1862
For duty and enrolled:
Date: march 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
V. O. Cassell
Period: 3yrs.
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt. Virginius O. Cassell's Co of Heavy Artillery, Wilson's Reg't Virginia Vols. appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above,
for: Mch 19 to Apr 30, 1862
Dated: Apr. 30, 1862
Enlisted When: Mch 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs or the war
Present or absent: present
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt. Virginius O. Cassell's Co. of Heavy Artillery, Wilson's Reg't Virginia Vols. appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above,
For: May & June 1862
Dated: June 30, 1862
Enlisted: Mch 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co
By Whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs. or the war
Present or absent: present
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt. Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above,
for: July & Aug 1862
Dated:Aug. 31, 1862
Enlisted When: Mar. 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By Whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs. or war
Present or absent: not stated
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above for Sept & Oct. 1862
Not dated
Enlisted When: Mar 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By Whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs or war
Present or absent: not stated
Recapitulation shows Capt. absent sick
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Infantry, appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above
for: Nov. & Dec. 1862
Dated: Dec. 31, 1862
Enlisted When: Mar 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs or war
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: Absent sick by furlough granted Nov. 5, 62
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry, appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above,
for: Jan & Feb 1863
Dated: Mch 31, 1863
Enlisted When: Mar 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs. or war
Present or absent: present
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt, Co. D, 612 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll for the organization named above,
for: Mch & Apr 1863
Dated: Apr 30, 1863
Enlisted When: Mar 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs or war
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: unreadable--**recheck this card
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry, appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization name above,
for: May & June 1863
Dated: June 30, 1863
Enlisted When: Mar 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs or war
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: absent wounded May 1, 1863 during the engagement at Chancellorsville, wounded in the knee, leg amputated
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry, appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization name above,
for: July & Aug 1863
Dated: Sept. 12, 1863
Enlisted When: Mar 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs. or war
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: absent wounded May 1, 1863
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above,
for: Sept & Oct 1863
Dated: Oct 31, 1863
Enlisted when: Mar 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs or war
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: absent wounded May 1/63
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above
for: Nov. & Dec 1863
Dated: Jan. 16, 1864
Enlisted When: Mar 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By Whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs or war
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: absent wounded May 1/63
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above
for: Jan. & Feb. 1864
Dated: February 1864
Enlisted When: Mar 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs or war
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: absent wounded May 1, 1863
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above
for: Mch & Apr 1864
Dated: Apr 30, 1864
Enlisted when: Mch 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs or war
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: Absent wounded May 1, 1863
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry, appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization name above
for: May & June 1864
Dated: June 30, 1864
Enlisted when: Mar 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs or war
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: absent wounded May 1, 1863
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization name above,
for: July & Aug 1864
Dated: Aug. 31, 1864
Enlisted when: Mar 8, 1862
Where: Norfolk Co.
By whom: V. O. Cassell
Period: 3 yrs or war
Last paid: By whom: Capt. Etheridge
From what time: Aug. 31, 1863
Remarks: Honorably (?) from military service May 10, 1864
By order Secy War
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry, appears on Regimental Return of the organization named above for the month of Nov. 1862
Commissioned officer present and absent: absent
Station: Fredericksburg
Remarks: Absent sick since May 5, 62 in Lynchburg
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. Infantry, appears on Regimental Return of the organization named above, for the month of Dec. 1862
Commissioned officers present or absent: absent
Station: near Fredericksburg
Remarks: absent & sick since Nov. 5, 62
O. Cassell, Captain, 61 Regt Va. Inf. appears on a register of Prisoners of War at Old Capital Prison, Washington, D.C.
When committed: May 2, 1864
Where Captured: Culpeper Co., Va.
When: Nov.7, 186?
Remarks: Released on oath June 17, 64
Virginius O. Cassell, Capt. Co. D, 61 Reg't Inf. Va. appears on a register of the Invalid Corps, P.A.C.S.
Date of retirement: May 10, 1864
Remarks: C801 totally disqualified
Virgininius O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. appears on a register containing Roster of Commissioned Officers, Provisional Army Confederate States.
Date of appointment: Mar. 8, 1862
Date of resignation, death, transfer or promotion: R.I.C.--May 10, 1864
V.O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va. appears on a Register of General Hospital No. 4, Richmond, Virginia
Date: May 2, 1863
Remarks: June 22, 63 Left on leave of absence 30 days
V. O. Cassell, Capt., Co. D, 61 Regt. Va.
Age: 35 years appears on a Register of General Hospital No. 4, Richmond, Virginia,under the head of "Register of Surgical Cases,"
For the month of: May 1863
Dated: May 2, 1863
Occupation: Lawyer
Wound of injury: G.S.W. leg
Date of reception: Apl. 30, 1863
Operation: legated femoral artery for secondary hemorrhage from stump
Date of Perforance: may 13, 1863
Remarks: In Hos. under treatment doing well
V. O. Cassels, Capt., Co. D, 61 Reg't Va.
Age: 35 years appears on a Register of General Hospital No. 4, Richmond, Virginia, under the head of "Register of Surgical Cases," for the month of June 1863
Date: May 2, 1863
Occupation: lawyer
Date of Performance: April 13, 1863
Remarks: Convalescent left on L. of A. 30 days
V. O. Cassell, Capt., 61st Va. Reg.
Subject: detail for the court
Title of record: gen ord 45/5
Dept. & Army Ho. Va-Lee
Date: Mar. 23/63
this record contains information relative to the above name man, upon the subject stated (Confederate)
V. O. Cassel, Capt., 61 Va. Reg't Inf.
Reference Card
See manuscript No. 6599
Detail for the court
March 23, 1863
V. O. Cassell, Capt, Co. D, 61 Reg't Va.
Complaint: ?
Admitted: May 4, 1864
Old Capital Prison, U.S.A. Hosp., Washington, D.C.
Ret'd to duty: May 10, 1864
V. O. Cassell
Rank: Capt, Co. D, 61 Reg't Va.
Complaint: Vulmus Sclohet amp. L. fumur
Admitted: May 16, 1864 to Carroll Prison U.S.A. Gen'l Hosp't, Washington, D.C.
Remarks: Dischged June /64
Voucher No. 15
paid the 1st day of June 1863
V. O. Cassell, Capt.
Co. D, 61st Va. Reg't C.S.
From the 30th day of April 1863 to the 31 day of May 1863
Pay $130.00
Amount: $130.00
Requistion for Fuel for the V. O. Cassell Company, Regiment of Vol. commanded by Saml. L. Wilson for the month of April 1862
Station: Forrest Entrenchment
(1) Captain
(2) Suba Herns (?)
(79) Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates
(82) Total
(3) (2 1/6) Monthly allowance to each in cords
Total Allowance
Cords 3 4 13 1/2--Total 20 1/2
I certify, on honor, that the above requistion is current and just, and that fuel has not been drawn for any part of the time above charged.
V. O. Cassell, Capt. Commanding Company
Received at Portsmouth, Va., on the 1st day of Apr 1862, of Capt. Geo. W. Grice, Assistant Quartermaster, C.S.A.
V. O. Cassell, Capt, Commanding Officer
Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac,
Office of the Provost Marshall General
February 12st, 1864
Captain:
I herewith enclose papers just received, through official channels, from Capt. Cassell, C.S.A.: one a communication to the Secretary of War, the other his resignation as a Captain in the Confederate service addressed to Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Va.
Presuming that you would prefer to present them to the Hon. Secy. in person, being well acquainted with the applicant, and the facts in his case, I have concluded to turn the matter over to you for such action as you may deem proper.
Very Respectfully,
M. R. Patrick
Provost Marshall General
Army of the Potomac
To Capt. Chas. W. Davis
Washington, D.C.
Mitchell's Station, Culpepper County, Va.
February 4th, 1864
To Hon: Edwd. W. Staunton
Secy. of War
Sir:
Please find enclosed my resignation as Captain, Co "D" 61st Reg't Va. Vol. Mahone's Brigade, Andersons Division, AP HIlls Corps. Con. States Army, which I respectfully request may by flag of truce be forwarded to its destination according to the course of procedure in such cases. I was wounded by a minnie ball in the knee at the battle of Chancellersville on 1st day of may last and suffered amputation of the left thigh above the knee and same day was sent to Richmond officers hospital No. 4 on following and on 20th of said month had secondary hemorrage on account of extreme bodily gastrations the surgeons of said hospital pronounced nothing could save my life but removal to the country. I was removed to this place at that time occupied by the army of the Confederate States. The motion of the (?) caused the shaft of the wounded limb to become (?) of covering about an inch and one half and on the 23rd of August last I was completted to undergo another amputation:
43. Hospital 1319, gunshot wound to the leg, 1 May 1863
*hospitalized & furloughed 186244. Miliary Capture 1346, Old Capital Prison, 7 Nov 1863 in Culpeper Co., Virginia
gunshot wound 5/1/63
hospitalized 5/2/63 in General Hospital No. 4 (under treatment, doing well, ligated femoral artery for secondary hemmorrhage from stump)
amputated left femur in the spring of 1864
Captured & imprisoned at Old Capital Prison in Washington, D.C.45. Miliary Capture 1319, Old Capitol Prison, May 1864 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, USA
Name: Virginius O. Cassell
Rank: Captain
Regiment or County & State: 61st Va. Inf.
Co.: D
Where Captured: Culpeper, Va.
When Captured: Nov. 7, 1863
Remarks: Released June 17, 1864
*released 6/17/6446. Occupation 1347, attorney at law, 1866 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Norfolk City & Portsmouth Business Directory for 186647. Occupation 1348, tribute of respect to Lewis Hall, 28 Mar 1867 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Attorneys at Law: V. O. Cassell, High st. bt Court & Dinwiddie
Journal--March 28, 186748. Election 477, elected to Board of Health as secretary, 5 Jun 1867 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Norfolk Count Court--Tribute of respect to Lewis Hall, late member presented by Virginius O. Cassell, attorney for the Commonwealth.
Journal--June 5, 186749. Illness 1349, 13 Jan 1868 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Portsmouth Board of Health--james G. Bain, president; E. A. Hatton, John C. Neaville, Dr. S. A. Bilisoly, Dr. James Parrish, V. O. Cassell, secretary.
Journal--January 13, 1868--V. O. Cassell, Esq.--We are much pained to learn that the estimable citizen, & Commonwealth's Attorney, is suffering exceeding from his amputated limb, which he lost at the battle at Chancellorsville.50. Occupation 1349, Commonwealth Attorney, Jan 1868 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
51. Election 1350, re-elected clerk of the council, 5 Jun 1868 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Journal--June 5, 186852. Election 1351, elected secretary of the Board of Health, 14 Jul 1868 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Council: V. O. Cassell, unaminously re-elected clerk of the council
Journal--July 14, 186853. Election 1352, vice clerk of the council, 11 Nov 1868 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Board of Health--James G. Bain, president; Dr. L. A. Bilisoly, John C. Neaville, E. A. Hatton, James T. Davidson, V. O. Cassell, secretary; N. E. White, inspector (Dr. J. L. Hatton, health officer)
Journal--November 11, 186854. Religion 1353, vestry of Trinity Church, 31 Mar 1869 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Coucil--Euclid B. Holloman was elected captain of the watch, vice Joseph Knapp; Henry Fauth clerk of the council, vice Capt. V. O. Cassell; B. Rutter street inspector, vice Capt. James Richardson; Andrew Hopkins was elected member of the council to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Wm. E. Furman (Firman)
Journal--March 31, 186955. Politics 1354, removal of office of Commissioner of Chancery, 10 Aug 1869 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Vestry of Trinity Church--John Cocke, Arthur Emmerson, W. H. H. Hodges, D. J. Godwin, J. I. Crocker, Washington Reed, Wm. H. Wilson, R. C. M. Wingfield, John N. Ashton, B. A. Armistead, John H. Gayle, V. O. Cassell
Journal--August 10, 186956. Election 1355, nominated for mayor, 23 May 1870 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Removal of Commissioners in Chancery--The subjoined order received at the offices of the clerks of the Norfolk County Court, and of the city of Portsmouth, removes from office Messrs. C. W. Muradaugh, A. S. Watts, V. O. Cassell, James G. Holladay, and James G. Martin, Commissioner in Chancery, and gentlemen whose places will be impossible to fill.
Journal, May 23, 187057. Census 1356, U.S., 23 Jul 1870 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Oxford Hall Meeting--Capt. Geo. O'N. Palmer, James Murdaugh, James C. White, John N. Ashton & Capt. V. O. Cassell were nominated as Conservative candidates for mayor.
A total of 335 votes were cast, of which Capt. Palmer received 225, and on motion, he was declared the unamimous choice of the meeting.
Virginius O. Cassell, age 43, male, white, occupation: lawyer, value of real estate: 5,800, value of personal property: 800, born in Va., father foreign born, eligible to vote58. Occupation 1046, lawyer, 23 Jul 1870 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Jane Cassell, age 38, female, white, occupation: keeping house, born in Va.
Pauline Cassell, age 20, female, white, at home, born in Va.
Helen Cassell, age 19, female, white, at home, born in Va.
Virginius Cassell, age 18, male, white, at home, born in Va., attends school
Ella Cassell, age 16, female, white, at home, born in Va., attends school
Charles M. Cassell, age 13, male, white, at home, born in Va., attends school
Norman Cassell, age 17, male, white, at home, born in Va., attends school
Evaline Cassell, age 9, female, white, born in Va., attends school
Heber C. Cassell, age 7, male, white, born in Va., attends school
Rosalie Cassell, age 4, female, white, born in Va.
Mortimer G. Cassell, age 1, male, white, born in Va.
59. Residence 1046, 23 Jul 1870 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
60. Law suit 1357, collection of debt, 28 Jan 1876 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
V. O. Cassell, Pltff. vs Wm. T. Hall & Serepta E. Hall, Defts--Debt61. Law suit 1357, collection of debt, 28 Jan 1876 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Friday, January 28th 1876
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hall, Judge
The Judgement obtained at Rules not having been set aside, and the plaintiff being now entitled to a final Judgement, it is therefore considered that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, the debt in the declaration mentioned, with interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum from the 23rd day of April 1875, til paid and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended. And the said defendants in mercy etc.
Costs: Atto & tax $3.50
Clerk 4.96
Sugt 1.00
$9.46
1876 Feby 5th Dock'd & fifa
V. O. Cassell, Pltff vs Wm. T. Hall, Deft.--Debt62. Law suit 1357, collection of debt, 7 Apr 1876 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Friday, January 28t 1876
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
The Judgement obtained at Rules not having been set aside and the plaintiff being now entitled to a final judgement, it is therefore considered that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars; the debt in the declaration mentioned, with interest thereon to be completed after the rate of six per centum per annum from the 23rd day of April 1875, till paid; and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended. And the said defendant in mercy etc.
Cost: atto & tax $3.50
clerk $4.40
sergt .50
$8.40
1876 Feby 5th--Dock'd & fifa
V. O. Cassell, Pltff vs. Wm. H. Dunston, Deft---Debt63. Occupation 1358, commissioned a Notary Public, 10 Dec 1877 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Friday, april 7th 1876
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
This day came the plaintiff by his attorney, and it appearing to the Court that an order of publication has been duly entered against the defendant, and duly posted and published. And that through more than one month has elapsed since such publication was completed, he still failing to appear. On the motion of the plaintiff by his said attorney it is ordered that this case be tried as to the said defendant and neither of said parties requiring a jury the whole matter of law and fact was heard and determined and judgement given by the Court. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the sum of three hundred dollars with interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum from the 1st day of October 1873; till paid; and their costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended. And the said defendant in mercy etc.
Costs: atto & tax $3.50
order put 6.75
clerk 6.07
$16.32
10 May '76---Dck'd & fifa
Monday, December 10th 187764. Will 1359, 12 May 1878 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
V. O. Cassell who has been duly Commissioned a Notary Public for the City of Portsmouth for the term of four years, under a Commission from his Excellency James L. Kemper, governor of Virginia, bearing date 7th day of December 1877, this day appeared in Court and together with C. W. Murdaugh, his surety (who justified on oath as to his sufficiency) entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of five hundred dollars, conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded by the Clerk of this Court, who is also directed to transmit a copy of said bond and a copy of this over to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. And thereupon the said V. O. Cassell took the several oaths prescribed by law.
1877 Dec. 11th--Certified to the Secy. Comwlth.
I, V. O. Cassell of the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia being of sound mind and disposing memory, as well as sound in body, do make and publish this as and for my last will and testament, hereby revoking and declaring void all other wills by me heretofore made.65. Census 1258, U.S., 9 Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
I give, devise and bequeath unto my dear wife Jane Cassell in testimony of my love and affection for her, all my estate real personal and mixed, with absolute and full power to dispose of the same in whole or in part as she shall think fit, by will, deed or otherwise. And I do hereby nominate and appoint my said wife Jane Cassell, executrix of this my last will and testament, and request of the Court not to require any security of her for the faithful performance of her duties as such.
In testimony whereof I, the said V. O. Cassell have to this my last will and testament, signed and subscribed my name this twelfth day of May A. D. 1878.
V. O. Cassell
Virginia:
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, September 25th 1891:
A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of V. O. Cassell late of this city deceased was this day, presented to the Court, and there being no subscribing witnesses to the said will, Wm. H. Barnes and E. Thompson Jr. were sworn and severally deposed that they are well acquainted with the handwriting of the said V. O. Cassell deceased and verily believe that the said will and the signature thereto subscribed and wholly in the handwriting of the said V. O. Cassell deceased-whereupon the same is ordered to be recorded as the true last will and testament of the said V. O. Cassell deceased.
And on the motion of Jane Cassell the only executrix named in the said will who made oath as the law directs and entered into a bond in the penalty of thirty thousand dollars conditioned according to law but without security the will directing that none should be required of her, and which said bond being acknowledged by the obligin therein is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Jane Cassell for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form.
Teste: C. T. Phillips, c.c.
V. E. Cassell, white, male, age 52, head of house, married, occupation: lawyer, born in Va., father born in Italy, mother born in Va.66. Occupation 1070, lawyer, Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Jane Cassell, white, female, age 48, wife, married, occupation: keeping house, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Ellia J. Cassell, white, female, age 25, daughter, single, at home, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Norman Cassell, white, male, age 21, son, single, occupation: reading law, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Evaline Cassell, white, female, age 19, daughter, single, at home, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Heber Cassell, white, male, age 17, son, attending school, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Rosalie Cassell, white, female, age 14, daughter, attending school, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Maud M. Cassell, white, male, age 11, son, attending school, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Eliza Tatem, white, female, age 40, boarder, no occupation, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
67. Residence 1070, Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
68. Occupation 882, lawyer & notary public, 1882 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Virginius O. Cassell, lawyer & notary public & Commissioner in Chancery & Commissioner of Deeds in Virginia for North Carolina High nr Dinwiddie69. Residence 883, High near Dinwiddie, 1882 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
70. Residence 884, 434 High Street, 1883 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
V. O. Cassell (VOC & Son) h 434 High71. Occupation 886, attorney at law, 1883 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
V. O. Cassell & Son (VO & Norman Cassell) attys at law 434 High72. Military Pension 1360, civil war disability pension, Act of 1884 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Va.73. Organizations 1319, member of the Stonewall Camp UCV, Jul 1884
V. O. Cassell
Filed: May 16, 1884
# 7004
60.00
lost leg has received $60.00
No. 2
Virginia: In the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, May 13, 1884:
Upon the application of V. O. Cassell for aid under an Act of the General Assembly approved February 25, 1884, entitled "An act to give aid to the citizens of Virginia wounded and mained during the late war while serving as soldiers or marines".
The Court having carefully considered the written application of the said V. O. Cassell verified by his oath, and the evidence added in support of said applicaiton, is of opinion that the said V. O. Cassell is entitled to aid under said act, and directs the said application and all the evidence in the case to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts.
The application and evidence referred to is as follows, to wit:
Application and Evidence
I, V. O. Cassell who was a Captain of Company "D" in the 61st Regt of Virginia Volunteers, in Mahone's Brigade, Anderson's Division, in the late war, do make this my application to be allowed the commutation of sixty dollars provided for under the Act of the General Assembly of Virignia, approved February 25, 1884, chap. 152, entitled "An act to give aid to the citizens of Virginia wounded and maimed during the late war while serving as soldiers or marines" and doth oath after having been sworn, that I was in the late war Captain of Company "D" 61 Regiment, commanded by Colonel V. D. Groner, Mahone's Brigade, Anderson's Division, when I was wounded. That my left knee cap was shattered by a minnie ball, while in command of my said Company, in the battle of Chancellorsville on the 1st day of May 1863. That my leg was amputated at the lower third of the thigh, in consequence of said wound, the same day by Doctor Herbert M. Nash, surgeon of the regiment now resident at Norfolk Virginia and Doctor Claiborne the Brigade Surgeon, now residing at Petersburg, Virginia. The said leg was again amputated higher up that is to say at the second third at Mitchell's station Culpepper County, Virginia, to which place your applicant was sent by the Confederate Authorities from Officer's Hospital No. 4, at Richmond, Virginia, to obtain benefit of County food and air, he having while at said Hospital at Richmond, Va. ruptured the phemeral artery and bled nearly to death before it could be ligated. The said second amputation was made by said Herbert M. Nash surgeon as aforesaid. Your applicant is totally disabled from manual labor and has had to go on crutches ever since receiving said last wound as aforesaid and recovery therefrom and totally unable to wear an artificial leg.
Your petitioner received $60 commutation from this state about the year 1872, under the act of the General Assembly of Va. approved March 25, 1872, Acts 1871-2, Chap. 346, entitled "An Act to amend and re enact the first section of an act approved Nov. 1, 1879 entitled an act to provide artificial legs for citizens of the commonwealth who lost their legs during the late war". Your applicant begs leave to refer to the certificate of the Court on file in the Auditors office when said commutation was applied for under said act of 1872. The said $60 is the only aid your applicant has received.
V. O. Cassell
Sworn to and subscribed by V. O. Cassell above named, whose signature to said application I certify to be genuine before me Norman Cassell a Notary Public.
Given under my hand this 8th day of May in the year 1884.
Norman Cassell
Notary Public
I hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing application are true.
Given under my hand this 9th day of May 1884.
V. D. Groner
Late Col. 61 Va. Inf.
State of Virginia, City of Norfolk, to wit:
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Gent. V. D. Groner on this 9th day of May 1884.
Given under my hand.
K. C. Murray
Notary Public
Norfolk, May 12, 1884
I hereby certify that the above related statement of facts are true, & that the secondary amputation was rendered necessary by the occurrence of hemorrhage from the femoral artery.
Herbert M. Nash, M.D.
late Surgeon 61st Va. Infantry
State of Virginia, City of Norfolk, to wit:
Sworn to & subscribed before me by H. M. Nash, M.D. on this twelfth of May 1884
Walter H. Doyle
Notary Public
Portsmouth, Va., May 9, 1884
I, Richard H. Parker, a regular practicing physician in the City of Portsmouth, State of Va. do certify under oath that the applicant V. O. Cassell, for commutation for artificial limb, is so permanently disabled by wound received in the late war, as to render him unable to perform any laborious work, or manual labor. He received gun shot wound, which fractured patela, thereby rendered it necessary to amputate leg at lower third of femur, and afterward a secondary amputation was performed at middle third of femur. The said applicant has suffered greatly from neuralgia of stump, making it impossible to wear an artificial limb and has used crutches to this date.
R. H. Parker, M.D.
State of Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to wit:
On this 10 day of May 1884, personally appeared before me, Dr. R. H. Parker, and made oath to the correctness of the within affidavit.
Norman Cassell
Notary Public
And the Court doth certify that V. O. Cassell who was a Captain in the late war and who is an applicant for the commutation of sixty dollars in place of a leg under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia approved February 25, 1884, chap 152, entitled "An act to give aid to the citizens of Virginia, wounded and maimed during the late war while serving as soldiers or marines" is now a citizen of this state, and that during the late war, and while he was a citizen of this state, he was engaged in military service as a soldier, and while in such service lost a leg and was so seriously and permanently disabled by wound and surgical operations rendered necessary thereby, as to prevent him at the date of this certificate from performing manual labor, and that since losing said limb, and so permanently disabled, that he has remained continuously in this state and is now a citizen thereof, that he has not at any time received an artificial limb or eye, or commutation money, or pension from any other state, or from the United States. The Court doth further certify that said applicant who has heretofore received commutation of $60 for an artificial limb, from this state, having lost one leg, has not been able to use an aftificial leg, but on the contrary the said applicant has from the time he arose from his bed after receiving said wound and amputations made consquent thereof, up to the present time gone on crutches.
Full name of applicant: Virginius O. Cassell
Residence: City of Portsmouth, Virginia
Post office address: Portsmouth, Virginia
a copy --Teste: C. T. Phillips, C.C.
74. Residence 885, 434 High Street, 1885 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
VO Cassell (VOC & Son) h 434 High75. Occupation 887, attorney at law at 434 High Street, 1885 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
VO Cassell & Son (Virginius & Norman Cassell) attys at law 434 High St.76. Illness 1361, ill at home, 3 Aug 1889 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
3 August 1889---Condensed Locals77. Occupation 866, lawyer, 1891 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Capt. V. O. Cassell is very ill at his residence on High Street.
78. Residence 1083, 434 High Street, 1891 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
79. Injured 1362, broke wrist from fall, 31 May 1891 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
May 31, 1891--Wrist Broken80. Cemetery 1036, Cedar Grove Cemetery, 25 Aug 1891 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Yesterday morning, Mr. V. O. Cassell, while walking about his office, had a severe fall caused by one of his crutches slipping, and one of his wrists was broken. Dr. L. A. Bilisoly was called in and gave the proper surgical attention.
Vet Name: Virginius O. Cassell, Sr.81. Death notice 1363, 26 Aug 1891 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
Location: 295
Fought In: Mexican War & CW
Rank/Unit: Capt./ Co. D (Jackson Light Infantry) 61st Va. Regm't
Branch of Service: CS Army and US. Army--infantry
Date of Birth: 10-1-1826
Date of Death: 8-25-1891
Additional Info: Born in Portsmouth
Veteran of the Mexican War
Originally elected 2nd Lt. in Co. E (1st) (Capt. John E. Myers' Co) 6th Va. Regm't (Infantry) This Co existed from April 1861 until 9-1-1861, when it disbanded
Elected Capt. of Co. D 61st Va. when if formed in Portsmouth, on 3-10-1862. He led the Co until he was wounded and lost a leg at Chancellorsville, Va. on 5-3-1863, and retired.
Porters: 19,70,71,154 and 155)
VRHS--6th Va. Inf. (87)
UCV--member Portsmouth Stonewall Camp, UCV, he was the 1st Camp Commander in 1884.
Elected 7-1884, Vol. 1, page 106
Retired in June 1864
States he was originally elected 2nd Lt. of Co. D
Lawyer by trade
Captain V. O. Cassell was considered much worse yesterday. His death is looked for at any time. All his children are with him.82. Obituary 1364, 26 Aug 1891 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
Death of Capt. V. O. Cassell--The many friends of Capt. V. O. Cassell will be pained to learn of his death, which took place last night at 8:20 o'clock at his residence on High Street, after a long and painful illness.83. Death notice 1365, 1891 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Captain Cassell at the breaking out of the war, raised a company of artillery known as the Bilisoly Blues; and was elected captain. He left Portsmouth at the evacuation and served gallantly until the battle of Chancellorsville, where he lost his leg, which unfitted him for further service.
After the war he returned home and started the practice of law, which he followed until sickness prevented him from doing so. He was a member of Stonewall Camp C. V., and was highly respected. In his death the city looses a venerable citizen and one whose every interest was identified with her. He leaves a wife and quite a number of children to mourn their loss.
Died---Cassell---On Tuesday, August 25th, at 7:40 o'clock p.m., at his residence, no. 434 High Street, Portsmouth, Va., V. O. Cassell, aged 64 years.84. Obituary 1365, 27 Aug 1891 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Funeral will take place from Trinity P. E. Church on Thursday, August 27th, at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.
Aug. 27, 1891--Death of an Esteemed Citizen85. Funeral 1366, 27 Aug 1891 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Captain V. O. Cassell, one of Portsmouth a most highly esteemed and respected citizens, and who is well known by many all over the Old Dominion, died at his residence, no. 434 High street, on Tuesday night. Capt. Cassell has been in failing health for some years, and a few months since fell upon the pavement, breaking his arm, from which shock he never rallied. The deceased served gallantly in the late civil strife, organizing at the opening of the war the Bilisoly Blues, of which he was chosen Captain. The company was a part of the sixty-first Virginia Regiment of which Col. W. H. Stewart was Lieutenant Colonel, and which surrendered with but seven men. At the battle of Chancellorsville, he was in the thickest of the fight, and came out with the loss of one leg. He, however, served in the Confederate Army until the close of the war. For a number of years before the war he was clerk of the City Council and after the war was again elected to the same office and held it for some time. For ten years he was Commonwealth's Attorney for the county, and was one of the oldest members of the Norfolk county bar.
The deceased leaves a widow, five sons and four daughters to mourn his loss, and they have the heartfelt sympathies of our people. Deceased was 64 years of age. The funeral will take fro Trinity P. E. Church this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Aug. 27, 1891--Death of a Prominent Citizen
We regret to record the death of our well-known fellow citizen, Captain V. O. Cassell, head of the legal firm of V. O. Cassell & Son, and one of the oldest members of the Bar of this section. Captain Cassell had been in feeble health for a long time and occasionally he suffered considerably from the wounds he received in the late war. A short while ago he fell and broke his arm, since which time he has continued feeble, and later seriously ill, succumbing to the great struggle with death Tuesday night last, full of honors and with a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his lose.
During the war he was a gallant soldier in the Army of Northern Virginia in command. He was captain of Company B, 61st Virginia Regimetn, Mahone's Brigade, and was wounded at the first day's fight at Chancellorsville and lost a leg in the service. Returning to Portsmouth after the war he resumed the practice of the law, and for ten years he was Commonwealth's Attorney for Norfolk County. For a number years before the war he was clerk of the City Council, and after the war was re-elected to the same position and held it for several terms. When Stonewall Camp, Confederate Beterans, was organized he was the first commander of the camp, but owing to his health only served one term.
Deceased was sixty-four years of age. He leaves a wife and several children, prominent amoung whom are City Surveyor Virginius Cassell, Mr. Norman Cassell and Mr. Charles E. Cassell, of the firm of Cassell & Cassell, the architects of this city and Norfolk. Highly social and pleasant Captain Cassell had many friends and was generally respected and esteemed in the community. His funeral will take place this afternoon, at 4 o'clock, from Trinity Church. There will be a meeting of the Bar of Norfolk and Portsmouth to-day, at 11 o'clock, to take suitable action in regard to the death of Captain Cassell.
The funeral of Captain V. O. Cassell will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from Trinity P. E. Church.86. Meeting of respect 1367, 27 Aug 1891 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
There will be a meeting of the bar of the two cities today at 11 a.m., at the Court-house, to pass resolutions of respect to the memory of the late Capt. V. O. Cassell. All lawyers are requested to be present.87. Tribute 1368, 28 Aug 1891 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
The attention of the members of Stonewall Camp, C. V., is called to the advertisement calling them out this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock to pay the last tribute of respect to their deceased comrade, Captain V. O. Cassell
The Cassell Obsequies--Deserved Tribute to This Prominent Citizen88. Will 698, proved & appraisers appointed, 26 Sep 1891 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Enlogistic Resolutions Passed by the Bar of Norfolk and Porsmouth, in Respect to His Memory--The Funeral Services.
The funeral of Captain V. O. Cassell took place yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock from Trinity P. E. Church. The services were conducted by Rev. F. F. Reese, a former pastor. The remains were followed to the grave by a number of relatives and friends of the deceased also a detachment of Stonewall Camp, Confederate Veterans. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Judge L. R. Watts, O. V. Smith, Colonel W. H. Stewart, G. F. Edwards, Esq., J. W. Ashton, Judge C. w. Murdaugh, A. E. Theridge and Captain C. W. Murden.
Action of the Bar
The members of the Bar of Portsmouth and Norfolk met at the Courthouse today at 11 o'clock, to take action on the death of Captain V. O. Cassell, one of the oldest attorneys of the city.
Judge A. S. Watts was called to the chair, and Mr. James S. Kerr, of Norfolk, was elected Secretary.
The Chairman called the meeting to order and stated that it had been called, as was the custom of the Bar, to pay the last sad tribute of respect to a departed member, Captain V. O. Cassell. Judge Watts spoke very feelingly of the deceased and announced that the Chair was ready to hear from the members.
On motion of Judge O. W. Murdaugh, a committee of five was appointed on resolutions. The chair appointed Judge Murdaugh, Judge George D. Parker, Colonel W. H. Stewart, Mr. John W. Happer and mr. A. W. Warner. The committee retired and after consultation submitted the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, we the members of the Bar of the cities of Portsmouth and Norfolk and county of Norfolk, have heard with sincere sorrow of the death of our late associate and friend, Captain V. O. Cassell, we deem it a duty which we owe alike to ourselves and to the memory of the dead, to publicly express our feeling on this mournful visitation.
We ever recognized in him those sterling qualities which adorn the character of a lawyer and a gentleman, and which placed him, while living, amoung the most respected and beloved of our profession; and to him, now that he is no more, all honor is due. If not in the fullness od years, he has, in the ripeness of an autumn of faithful and honorable service, to his State, to his country and to his city, passed away, leaving to us who survive the memory of his unstained life, of his pure and fervent patriotism, of his stern integrity, of his kind and benignant temper, and of his unmixed devotion to the cause he espoused, and to the welfare of his State, in whose service he so faithfully served, and so severely suffered. He died as he lived, honored and respected; and will ever by remembered as the gallant soldier, the faithful lawyer, and the honest man. And what more can be said?"
And now, as a feeble token of the (unreadable) we do hereby adopt the following resolutions:
Resolved, That in the death of our departed associate, we recognize a common and heavy loss, not only to his family, but to the community, and in deeply deploring the mournful event which has taken him from our midst, feel that we have been deprived of a valuable member of the Bar; and as individuals of a much esteemed friend,
Resolved, That we sincerely sympathnize with the widow and family of the deceased in their sad and sorrowful bereavement,
Resolved, That in testimony of our respect for his memory, we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and as a further mark of respect to the deceased, we attend his funeral in a body.
Resolved, That a copy of the proceedings of the meeting be presented the chairman by the judge of the Court of Hustings for the city of Portsmouth, Norfolk county and city of Norfolk, with the request that the same be entered on the records of their respective courts, and that a copy of the same be sent to the widow and family of the deceased.
Judge L. R. Watts and Judge C. W. Murdaugh spoke of the life and character of the deceased in terms of highest praise and feeling, and the meeting then adjourned.
Sept. 26, 1891--Hustings Court--Judge A. S. Watts, presiding
Will of V. O. Cassell was proved and admitted to record, with Mrs. Jane Cassell as executrix. Bond $30,000, no security. George L. Foreman, Cleveland Manning, F. P. Webster, S. P. Wigg, & Jno. E. Hatton were appointed appraisers.
Parents
Father: Charles Cassell [1498] (Abt 1802-Between 1855) 935,936 [MRIN:79]
Mother: Sarah Murry [200] (Between 1806-1867) 343,935,937
Spouses and Children
1. *Jane Tatem Manning [1497] (18 Aug 1831 - 30 Jun 1915) 867,868,869,870 [MRIN:568]
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Pauline Cassell [942] (1848-1918) 9,1046,1267
2. Ada Cassell [943] (Abt 1851-Bef 1934) 864
3. Helen Sarah Cassell [965] (Abt 1851-Between 1923) 188,1046
4. Virginius O. Cassell Jr. [745] (1852-1934) 342,1019
5. Ella J. Cassell [821] (1854-1938) 1039,1070
6. Charles McA. Cassell [830] (1854-1923) 88,1040,1041
7. Norman O. Cassell [1496] (1858-1948) 1143,1144
8. Evelene P. Cassell [966] (1860-1890) 1083,1084
9. Heber Chisholm Cassell [822] (1863-1936) 1107,1108
10. Rosalie Cassell [968] (Abt 1866-After 1948) 429,1070
11. Rev. Mortimer Garnett Cassell [969] (Abt 1869-Between 1918) 1070,1072
Notes
Death Notes:
Name: Virginius O. CassellBurial Notes:
Race: white Sex: male
Date of Death: August 25, 1891 Place of Death: Portsmouth
Cause of Death: consumption
Age: 64 years 10 months 25 days
Parents: Chas. & Sarah Cassell
Place of Birth: Portsmouth
Occupation: lawyer
Consort of: Jane Cassell
Informant: N. Cassell, son
Virginius O. Cassell born Oct 1st 1826 died Aug 25th 1891 (Capt. V.O. Cassell 61st Va. Inf. CSA)General:
Note: V. O. Cassell lived 434 High St. In 1883 V. O. Cassell & son Norman Cassell where attorney at law in Portsmouth.
Name: Capt. V. O. Cassell
Age: 64 years, 10 months
Buried: August 27, 1891
Undertaker: Gaskins & Sturtevant
Born: Portsmouth, Va.
Residence: 434 High Street
Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Avenue 4, lot 295
ELECTED COMMISSIONER/LAWYER: Col. William H. Stewart, editor & compiler, History of Norfolk County, Virginia and Representative Citizens (Chicago, Illinois: Biographical Publishing Co., 1902), page 381:Medical:
Session at the Court House of Norfolk County in the said city on Tuesday, the 4th day of May 1858: Virginius O. Cassell elected commissioner in chancery. Virginius O. Cassell qualified to practice law in said court.
BIRTH/MARRIAGE/DEATH/HISTORY: Col. William H. Stewart, editor & compiler, History of Norfolk County, Virginia and Representative Citizens (Chicago, Illinois: Biographical Publishing Co., 1902), page 536:
Charles Cassell, the grandfather of Norman, located in Norfolk County, in 1826, coming from Washington, D.C. His son, Virginius O. Cassell, was born in the town of Portsmouth, Norfolk County. His death occurred there in 1891 at the age of 64 years. He was a lawyer, and at one time served as Commonwealth's attorney of Norfolk County. During the Confederate War, he was captain of a Virginia company and rendered valuable service in the Confederate cause. He married Jane Manning, who was born in Norfolk County, and is now residing in Portsmouth. They reared several children, who are engaged in various lines of business.
Left knee cap was shattered by a minnie ball during the battle of Chancellorsville on the 1st day of May 1863. leg was amputatedat the lower third of the thigh. The said leg was again amputated higher up, at the second third of thigh. Ruptured the phemeral artery and nearly bled to death before it could be ligated. 1369
Virginius O. Cassell Jr. [745]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 20 Jul 1852 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 342,1370
Baptism:
Death: 18 Nov 1934 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 1371
Burial: 20 Nov 1934 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 1370
Cause of Death: Urenuld & chronic nephitis 1370
AFN #:
Events
1. Residence 864,1046, 1860-1870 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
2. Census 864, 1860 U.S., Jul 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
3. Census 1046, 1870 U.S., 23 Jul 1870 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
4. Occupation 342, surveyor, 20 Nov 1879 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
5. Occupation 960,1372, civil engineer, 1880-1934 in Hall's Corner, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
6. Census 1372, 1880 U.S., 11 Jun 1880 in Hall's Corner, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
V.O. Cassell, white, male, age 27, married, married in census year, occupation: civil engineer, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born iin Va.7. Residence 1373, 11 Jun 1880 in Hall's Corner, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Eliza Cassell, white, female, age 20, wife, married, married in census year, occupation: keeping house, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
8. Census 1082, 1900 U.S., 13 Jun 1900 in Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Virginius O. Joe Cassell, head of house, white, male, born: July 1852, age 47, married 21, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: civil engineer, can read & write, speaks English, owns home free of mortgage9. Residence 1082, Jun 1900 in Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Mary E. Cassell, wife, white, female, born: Sept. 1859, age 40, married 21 yeas, mother of 4 children w/4 children living, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., can read & write, speaks English
Virginius C. Cassell, son, white, male, born: Aug. 1880, age 19, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: drug store, can read & write, speaks English
Carroll H. Cassell, son, white, male, born: Jan. 1883, age 17, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: studiying civil engineer, can read & write, speaks English
Virginia M. Cassell, daughter, white, female, born: Jan. 1889, age 11, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., at school, can read & write, speaks English
Evaline F. Cassell, daughter, white, female, born: Jan. 1897, age 3, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
10. Residence 888, Rose cor Columbia, Cottage Place, 1900 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
11. Census 1374, 1920 Federal U.S. census, 27 Jan 1920 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Virginius O. Cassell, head of household, own home free of mortgage, male, white, age 67, married, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: civil engineer, wage worker12. Residence 1019,1186, 1822 County Street, 1933-1934 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Mary E. Cassell, wife, female, white, age 60, married, can read & write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., speaks English, occupation: none
13. Obituary 1375, 19 Nov 1934 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
V. O. Cassell, Jr., Engineer, Dies--Native and Lifelong Resident of Portsmouth Served as City Official14. Funeral 1376, 20 Nov 1934 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Virginius O. Cassell, Jr., 83, former city engineer of Portsmouth, died at 2:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his residence, 1822 County street after an illness of about two months. He was the son of Virginius and Mrs. Jane Manning Cassell.
Mr. Cassell was a native of Portsmouth and was a civil engineer by profession, engaging in that work all of his life. He served for serveral years as engineer of the city, and was widely known and esteemed.
He is survived by his wife; Mrs. Elisa Cassell; a son, Virginius C. Cassell; two daughters, Mrs. Frank S. Cooke and Mrs. Charles R. Lowe; two sisters, Mrs. Rosalie Martin and Miss Ella J. Cassell, and two brothers, Norman and Heber C. Cassell, all of Portsmouth. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other relatives also survive him.
Mr. Cassell held membership in Atlantic Lodge No. 24, Knights of Pythias.
Arrangements for the funeral service were not completed yesterday.
Cassell--In his residence, 1822 County Street, Portsmouth, Va., Sunday afternoon, November 18, 1934, at 2:45 o'clock, Virginius O. Cassell, Jr., in the 83rd year of his age.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Portsmouth Funerals--Virginius O. Cassell, Jr., 83, former city engineer, who died Sunday afternoon at his residence, 1822 County Street, will be buried this afternoon at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock at the residence.
Parents
Father: Virginius O. Cassell [673] (1826-1891) 865,866 [MRIN:568]
Mother: Jane Tatem Manning [1497] (1831-1915) 867,868,869,870
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Elizabeth Cooke [829] (Sep 1859 - 7 Apr 1944) 342,344 [MRIN:217]
Marriage: 20 Nov 1879 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Status:
Children:
1. Charles E. Cassell [676] (1876-1876) 1017
2. Virginius Charles Cassell [752] (1880-1936) 249,1067
3. Henry Carroll Cassell [790] (1883-1931) 1095,1096
4. Virginia Mary Cassell [975] (1889-After 1936) 1082,1297
5. Evaline F. Cassell [976] (1897-After 1936) 1082
Notes
Death Notes:
Name: Virginius O. Cassell Jr.Burial Notes:
Place of Death: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Date of Death: Nov. 18, 1934
Sex: male Color: white Marital status: married
Spouse: Eliza Cassell
Date of Birth: July 20th, 1852 Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
Age: 82 years, 3 months, 20 days
Occupation: civil engineer
Father: Virginius O. Cassell Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
Mother: Jane Manning Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
Informant: Virginius O. Cassell Address: 1822 County Street
Burial Place: Cedar Grove Cemetery Date of Burial: Nov. 20th 1934
Undertaker:
I hereby certify that I attended deceased from Nov. 1dt 1934 to Nov. 18, 1934. I last saw him alive on Nov. 18, 1934, death is said to have occurred on the date stated above at 2:45 p.m.
Cause of death:
Contirbutory cause: Ch. Nephitis
My father Virginius O. Cassell Jr., son of V.o & Jane Cassell born July 20th 1852-died Nov 18th 1934
Note: Virginius O. Cassell Jr., was a city surveyor in 1893. In 1931 Virginius O. Cassell Jr. (Mary E.) was civil engineer. His home was 1822 County St.
Name: V. O. Cassell, Jr.
Age: 82
Died: November 18, 1934
Buried: November 20, 1934
Cause of Death: Urenuld
Undertaker: S. J. Flynn
Born: 1822 County St.
Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Avenue 4, lot 293
Walter Calvin Cassell [859]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1904-1905 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA 772
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Events
1. Occupation 772, clerk at post office, Jan 1920 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
2. Occupation 967, clerk, Oct 1937 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
3. Residence 772, Avenue L, Jan 1920 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
4. Residence 967, 3015 Racine Avenue, Oct 1937 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
Parents
Father: Henry M. Cassell [857] ( -Bef 1920) 749,967 [MRIN:323]
Mother: Ola L. McFall [856] (Abt 1881- ) 968,969,970
Spouses and Children
1. *Rose Hope Powell [1029] (Abt 1906 - ) 970 [MRIN:365]
Marriage: 9 Oct 1937 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
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Walter Forest Cassell [1016]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 28 Feb 1890 - Norfolk Co., Virginia 1377
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Father: James F. Cassell [986] (1855-1912) 247,335 [MRIN:352]
Mother: Mary Ann Forrest [987] (1863- ) 247,248
Notes
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Date of Birth: 2-28-1890
Child: Walter Forest Cassell
Race: white Sex: male
Birthplace: Tanners Creek
Father: James F. Cassell
Mother: Annie Cassell
File # 18323
William Cassell [904]
Sex: M
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Birth: Abt 1912 - Virginia 148
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1. Residence 148, 66 Hobson Street, Jan 1920 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Parents
Father: Cassell [794] ( - ) [MRIN:299]
Mother: Sarah [902] (Abt 1880- ) 148