Alexander Caskey
1834 - 1888 (54 years)
Generation: 1
1. Alexander Caskey was born on 2 Jan 1834 in Greene County, Alabama (son of James Caskey and Catherine MaWhinney); died on 7 Jul 1888 in Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80048182/alexander-caskey
Lot 22, plot #2
shares headstone with his parents
2. 
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]
3. 
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.
- 1. 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.
- 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.