Joseph M. Caskey
1925 - 2015 (89 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Joseph M. Caskey was born on 23 Nov 1925 in Nicosia, Cyprus (son of Cloyd Erskine Caskey and Mabel Pauline Braum); died on 22 Jan 2015 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Grandview Cemetery, Florence, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Other Events:
- Occupation: minister, electrian
Notes:
Rev. Joseph M. Caskey, 89, of College Hill, Beaver Falls, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015.
Born November 23, 1925 in Nicosia, Cyprus, he was a son of the late Cloyd E. and Pauline (Braum) Caskey. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He graduated from Geneva College and the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary, Pittsburgh. He was a pastor of churches in Kansas and Rose Point Reformed Presbyterian Church in New Castle. In addition to being a minister, he was a retired electrician with B J Electric in Beaver Falls.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn (Hill) Caskey in 1991 and his second wife, Bernice (Coast) Garvin Caskey in 2006; a step-mother, Frances (McKie) Caskey, and a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Bea Caskey.
He is survived by three children, Alice (William) Blinn, New Castle; Ann (George) Fincke, MN and Edwin Caskey and special friend, Abbie Schonfeld, NY; step-children, Dennis (Melinda) Garvin, NC; Robert (Judy) Garvin, Ellwood City and Pamela (Eric) Grabman, OH; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; nine step- great-grandchildren; a brother, Carroll (June) Caskey, VA and a sister, Jean (David) Andrianoff, WA.
Friends will be received Saturday, January 31, from 9:30 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11:30 a.m. in the Eastvale Reformed Presbyterian Church, where he was a member. His pastor, the Rev. Micah Ramsey will officiate.
Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Washington County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastvale Reformed Presbyterian Church, in memory of Joe Caskey, 504 East Second Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
The HILL & KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hilland kunselman.com, 3801 Fourth Ave., College Hill, Beaver Falls, was in charge of arrangements.
www.timesonline.com
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145759125/joseph-m-caskeyFamily/Spouse: Kathryn May Hill. Kathryn was born on 16 Aug 1921 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; died on 12 Feb 1997 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Grandview Cemetery, Florence, Washington County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Cloyd Erskine Caskey was born on 17 Dec 1897 in Iowa (son of Joseph F. Caskey and Mary Andrews); died on 22 Jul 1975 in Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Occupation: minister
- Census: 1940, Eskridge, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Notes:
From Find a Grave:
From "Reformed Presbyterian Ministers 1950-1993":
Cloyd Erskine Caskey was born 17 Dec 1897 in Clarinda, Iowa to Joseph Fleming Caskey and Mary Jane (Andrews) Caskey.
Cloyd attended Cooper College, Washburn University, and the Reformed Presbyterian (RP) Seminary in Allegheny, PA before being ordained 22 Jun 1922. He first served at the Cache Creek Mission in Apache, Oklahoma.
He married Mabel Pauline Braum on 28 May 1924. The couple moved to Nicosia, Cyprus where Rev. Caskey served as the only RP minister on the island. They had 3 sons while on Cyprus: Joseph in 1925 and twins Kenneth and Carroll in 1928.
The family returned to America in 1939. Rev. Caskey was assigned to churches in Erskine, Kansas; Fresno, California; and Olathe, Kansas. He later received a Doctorate from a seminary in New York. Caskey was also a Seminary instructor and a member of numerous Synod boards and committees.
His wife Mabel died in 1942. In 1944, Rev. Caskey married Frances Georgia McKie. The couple had one daughter, Jean Louis Caskey.
Rev. Caskey retired in 1972.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37357302/cloyd-erskine-caskeyCloyd married Mabel Pauline Braum on 28 May 1924. Mabel was born on 9 Feb 1900 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 17 Sep 1942 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Mabel Pauline Braum was born on 9 Feb 1900 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 17 Sep 1942 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Occupation: school teacher, missionary
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Obituary – Caskey
Mabel Pauline Braum, daughter of Bently McLeod and Berth McDonald Braum, was born in Denison, Kansas, February 9, 1900, and died at the home of her parents in Denison, Kansas at the age of 42 years, 7 months, and 8 days.
As a child she attended the schools of her community, graduated from Denison Rural High School in 1918, and afterward she attended Washburn College in Topeka and the Biblical Seminary of New York. At the age of twelve she united with the Denison Reformed Presbyterian church under the ministry of the Rev. D.H. Elliott and was always active in church work. She taught school successfully at Cedar Center, Adrian, and in Seneca, Kansas, grade schools.
On May 28, 1924, she was united in marriage to the Rev. Cloyd Erskine Caskey of Sterling, Kansas, and worked with him a short time at the Cache Creek Indian Mission of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Apache, Oklahoma. After a course in Bible School she went with her husband as a missionary to the Island of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean, arriving there on February 14, 1925, and continued in that work for a little over fourteen years. Her missionary work was many sided and included teaching in the American Academy for Girls in Nicosia, Cyprus. On account of the war in the Near East it was not possible to return to Cyprus and she and her husband took up work in Eskridge, Kansas, and then in Blanchard, Iowa, her home at the time of her death.
She was the mother of three sons, Joseph McLeod, Kenneth Cloyd, and Carroll Edwin, who survive here and one daughter, who died in infancy. Besides her three sons, she leaves her husband, her parents, one brother, Hugh Braum, of Topeka, Kansas, and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth King of Denison, Kansas, and Mrs. Mary Longnecker of Birmingham, Kansas, who mourn her death, and feel as do many others, that life can never be quite the same without her.
Funeral was held Monday, September 21, in the R.P. church with Rev. T.M. Hutcheson in charge, assisted by the Rev. Taggart, Rev. A.J. McFarland and Rev. Paul McCracken of Topeka and Rev. D. Howard Elliott of Winchester. Burial was in the North Denison cemetery. – Valley Falls Vindicator.
The Winchester Star, Winchester, Kansas. Friday, 9 October 1942.
Name:
daughter of Bently McLeod Braum and Bertha McDonald
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37357386/mabel-pauline-caskeyChildren:
- 1. Joseph M. Caskey was born on 23 Nov 1925 in Nicosia, Cyprus; died on 22 Jan 2015 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Grandview Cemetery, Florence, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- Kenneth Cloyd Caskey was born on 24 Jan 1928 in Nicosia, Cyprus; died on 24 Nov 2014 in Denver, Lincoln County, North Carolina; was buried in Catawba Memorial Park, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
Generation: 3
4. 
Joseph F. Caskey was born in Nov 1846 in Alabama (son of James Caskey and Catherine MaWhinney); died in 1930; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Harlan, Page County, Iowa
- Census: 1910, Amily, Page County, Iowa
- Census: 1920, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas
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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77271319/joseph-f-caskeyJoseph married Mary Andrews on 25 Aug 1895 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. Mary (daughter of Samuel Andrews and Mary Jane McKeown) was born on 19 Feb 1860 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 1 Jul 1960 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 5 Jul 1960 in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Mary Andrews was born on 19 Feb 1860 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa (daughter of Samuel Andrews and Mary Jane McKeown); died on 1 Jul 1960 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 5 Jul 1960 in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas
Notes:
Mrs. Mary Caskey Died At Pittsburg
Mrs. Mary Caskey, a former Superior resident, and the mother of Rev. C.E. Caskey, died last Friday at the Reformed Presbyterian Aged People’s Home at Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. Caskey celebrated her 100th birthday only a few months ago.
Mrs. Caskey made her home in Superior from 1951 to 1957 with her son, Rev. C.E. Caskey, while he was pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church here.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Pittsburg and burial was made in the Clarinda, Iowa, cemetery.
The Superior Express, Superior, Nebraska. Thursday, 7 July 1960.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77271362/mary-a-caskey
Lot 22 #7Children:
- 2. Cloyd Erskine Caskey was born on 17 Dec 1897 in Iowa; died on 22 Jul 1975 in Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas.
- Oliver Wendel Caskey was born on 12 Feb 1900 in Harlan, Page County, Iowa; died in 1901; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
Generation: 4
8. 
James Caskey was born on 17 Jul 1802 in County Londonderry, Ireland; died on 16 Nov 1894 in Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Choctaw County, Alabama
- Census: 1860, Nodaway, Page County, Iowa
- Census: 1870, Harlan, Page County, Iowa
Notes:
Biographical History of Page County, Iowa, Lewis & Dunbar Publishers, 113 Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, 1890
JAMES CASKEY.—Page County is not behind other counties in the State of Iowa in its indebtedness to the beautiful " Emerald Isle," which has given up so many of her sons and daughters to the settlement of the New World. Prominent among this number is James Caskey, who was born in county Londonderry, Ireland, July 17, 1802. He is a son of John and Ann (Dun) Caskey, and during his youth assisted his father in his flax-mill, and worked at farming. He remained in his native land until 1828, when he set sail for America; after landing he remained in Philadelphia for a few months, and then went to Mobile, Alabama, afterward locating on a farm in Greene County, Alabama.
Mr. Caskey was married January 29 1829, to Catherine Mawhinney, a daughter of Alexander and Jane (Dunn) Mawhinney, natives of county Londonderry, Ireland, who emigrated to America in 1820. Catherine is the second child of a family of eight; she was born in county Londonderry, Ireland, October 29, 1806. After they were married they lived on the farm in Greene County, where they continued to reside until 1852, when they removed to Cook County, Illinois; when living in this county Mr. Caskey shipped the first corn to Chicago that was transported on the Illinois Central Railroad. In October, 1856, the family landed in Page County, Iowa, where they have since made their home. In making the journey they first went to St. Louis by rail, thence by boat to St. Joseph, Missouri, and the remainder of the way in wagons. Mr. Caskey entered his farm, which consisted of 160 acres, from the Government; it was wild land without any improvements; he erected a building 16x24 feet, and when finally they were housed in this comfortable dwelling a happier or more contented family could not have been found in Page County. It was not a life of luxury or ease, which they led for many years to come, but one of industry and continued effort; the trials and privations of pioneer life were met unflinchingly, and every exertion was made to add to the prosperity of the family and community. The growth and development of the county has been largely forwarded by Mr. Caskey.
In those days neighbors were few, but the social qualities were cultivated none the less. In the lack of a house of worship our esteemed subject opened his own dwelling, where the settlers for miles around met for religious service. The first communion was administered by the Rev. Joseph McCracken of the Reformed Presbyterian Church; he was the first regular pastor employed by the society. Mr. Caskey and his family have ever been active workers in the cause of their Master, and have thus contributed to the advancement of the community.
Ten children have been born to Mr. Caskey and wife: John died while in the service of his country, being a member of the Filth Iowa Cavalry, Company C. He passed away at Paducah, Kentucky, his death being caused by disease contracted at Ft. Donelson; Jane, the widow of William Brown, deceased, and her two daughters are still living on their farm in Harlan Township; Alexander died in July, 1889; William died in Illinois; James M. is a farmer, residing in Harlan Township; [page 671] Mary Ann is at home; Sampson died while in the service at Florence, South Carolina, January 13, 1865, having served three years; he was a member of the Fifth Iowa Cavalry, and was a prisoner in the Confederate army at the time of his death; Robert G. resides on a farm in Harlan Township; Joseph F. lives on the old homestead, and Isaac B., who larms in Harlan Township.
Joseph F. and Mary Ann are living with their aged parents, caring for them as only a son and daughter can do; they cheerfully per form this filial duty, and have the esteem and respect of the whole neighborhood.
While residing in the South Mr. Caskey was opposed to slave-holding, and always advocated its abolition.
http://iagenweb.org/page/histories/1890/sollars.html
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80048650/james-caskey
Lot 22, #3James married Catherine MaWhinney on 27 Jan 1829 in Greene County, Alabama. Catherine was born on 5 Sep 1806 in County Londonderry, Ireland; died on 29 Oct 1892 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Catherine MaWhinney was born on 5 Sep 1806 in County Londonderry, Ireland; died on 29 Oct 1892 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
From Covenanter Cemetery Families, page 40, James and Catherine are buried in plots #3 and #4 on Lot 22.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48379269/catharine-caskeyChildren:
- John Caskey was born about 1830 in Alabama; died on 19 Feb 1862 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky.
- Jane Dunn Caskey was born on 7 Sep 1831 in Greene County, Alabama; died on 9 Nov 1907 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
- Alexander Caskey was born on 2 Jan 1834 in Greene County, Alabama; died on 7 Jul 1888 in Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
- William Alfred Caskey was born in 1835 in Greene County, Alabama.
- James MaWhinney Caskey was born on 14 Nov 1837 in Greene County, Alabama; died on 17 Feb 1921 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
- Mary A. Caskey was born on 16 Jan 1840 in Greene County, Alabama; died on 25 May 1926 in Harlan Township, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
- Sampson Caskey was born about 1842 in Alabama; died on 13 Jan 1865 in Florence, Florence County, South Carolina.
- Robert George Caskey was born on 16 Nov 1844 in Sumter County, Alabama; died on 16 Nov 1917 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
- 4. Joseph F. Caskey was born in Nov 1846 in Alabama; died in 1930; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
- Isaac Beniah Caskey was born on 23 Dec 1848 in Green County, Alabama; died on 26 Feb 1910 in Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in Billings Union Cemetery, Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma.
10. Samuel Andrews was born on 23 Oct 1827 in Chester County, Pennsylvania; died on 23 Apr 1898 in Blanchard, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1856, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1880, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
- Census: 1885, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64359030/samuel-andrewsSamuel married Mary Jane McKeown on 24 Nov 1853 in Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio. Mary (daughter of Alexander McKeown and Rosanna Glasgow) was born on 9 Mar 1828 in Ohio; died on 18 Jan 1922 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Mary Jane McKeown was born on 9 Mar 1828 in Ohio (daughter of Alexander McKeown and Rosanna Glasgow); died on 18 Jan 1922 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
- Census: 1920, Pleasant Valley, Weld County, Colorado
- Census: 1920, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado
Notes:
Mary J. is included in the list of siblings in her brother Alexander's biography in Biographical History of Page County, Iowa [Lewis & Dunbar Publishers, 1890). "Mary J., wife of Samuel Andress" [Andrews]
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114421113/mary-jane-andrewsChildren:
- Nancy Eleanor Andrews was born on 24 Sep 1854 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Oct 1919 in Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in Billings Union Cemetery, Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma.
- Rose Ann Andrews was born on 10 Jan 1856 in Iowa; died on 18 Nov 1898 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Page County, Iowa.
- Alexander McKeown Andrews was born on 29 Dec 1857 in Iowa; died on 23 Dec 1958; was buried in Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Winchester, Jefferson County, Kansas.
- 5. Mary Andrews was born on 19 Feb 1860 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 1 Jul 1960 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 5 Jul 1960 in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
- Magaret Andrews was born in Jan 1862 in Iowa; died on 31 Dec 1930 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado.
- Rachel Andrews was born in 1868 in Iowa; died in 1943; was buried in Quinter Cemetery, Quinter, Gove County, Kansas.
- Rebecca Andrews was born on 7 Nov 1868 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 Jul 1950 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado.
- Charlotte Andrews was born in Mar 1875 in Iowa.