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Lived to age 81.

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Note N261 Index

Of Hummelstown. Tanner and Currier. He was educated in the township schools. He learned the tanner's trade of his father, and has followed this occupation through life. In 1877,he came to Hummelstown and opened a tannery. He was burned out in 1890. After this misfortune he built the currier shop which he now occupies. Mr. Cassel is a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. Not yet married at the time of 1880 Census.

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Note N262 Index

Elias received a public school education. He was his father's assistant on the farm until he was 28 years old. Mr. Cassel removed to his father's farm in 1861 and cultivated it one year. In 1862 he bought the farm of his father-in-law, Mr. Isaac Biever, on which he still resides. He was elected school director of West Hanover township and served three years. In 1863 he was drafted for three years' service in the United States army and furnished a substitute. Mr and Mrs Cassel are members of the Lutheran church.

"After several week's illness of asthma Mr. Elias Cassel died Monday morning at his home, several miles south of town. He was aged 72 years and is survived by a widow and the following children: Messrs. Michael, Irwin and Jacob Cassel, and Mrs. Calvin Cassel, Mrs.s Daniel Brightbill, Mrs. Laura Landis, Mrs. Francis Ulrich and Miss Rebecca. The funeral will be held Friday morning, with services in Shoop's Church. Interment in the church cemetery."--26 Sep 1902, Harrisburg (PA) Telegraph

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Lived to be 83.

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Mentioned in his sister Maria Esther Cassel Berry's will. Participated in Dauphin Co Militia during war of 1812.

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Birthdate given as 16 Jan 1769 by Mary Cassel Case.

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Note N266 Index

His will is recorded in Dauphin Co Pa Will book Vol D, page 293 (1839)

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Note N267 Index

Mentioned in his sister Maria Esther Cassel Berry's will.

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Note N268 Index

He was a farmer and an honored resident of West Hanover township. he held various offices, such as supervisor, etc. He was a Republican, and a member of the Lutheran church. He was elected supervisor for one year, and was elected assessor of West Hanover township for two years in succession. For the last five years of his life he gave up farming and lived retired from active business.

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Included in the Cassel family Bible.

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Note N270 Index

Attended school at the Hummelstown Academy.

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Alternate date of 01 Oct 1858 given by Janice Frank.

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Of Dauphin county. Was a farmer. Was elected supervisor of susquehanna township and served one year. He was a Republican and he and his wife were members of the Lutheran church.

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Died at the age of 57 years.