Joseph M. Caskey
b. 25 March 1866, d. 10 June 1945
- Father: John Cyrklewski d. circa 1896
- Mother: Mary Maciejeski? b. circa 1848, d. 16 February 1926
- Joseph M. Caskey was born on 25 March 1866.
- He married Anna Whitcomb, daughter of John Whitcomb and Mary Gorski, circa 1893.
- Joseph M. Caskey and Anna Whitcomb appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Gorman, Eastland County, Texas. Also in the household were children Annie L. (age 15), Virgie (11), Mary M. (9) and Frank (2).
- He was employed as a mechanic by a gin company, according to the 1910 census.
- Joseph M. Caskey and Anna Whitcomb appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, at Brisco Street. Also in the household were children Mary (age 19), Frankie (12) and Theresa P. (8), married daughter Virginia Coffman (20), and three male boarders.
- He was employed by a cotton mill, according to the 1920 census.
- The following appeared in a Houston newspaper: Mrs. Mary Caskie, 61, died at her home at 409 Beaver street at 4 a. m. Tuesday.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mattie Karonkie, and four sons, Joe Caskie of Gorman, Texas, S. Caskie of Marlin, Texas, and Steve and Ben Caskie of Houston, and 28 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph’s church at 9 a. m. Thursday. Rev. Father Thomas B. Banfield will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery under the direction of the Wall & Stabe Undertaking company. - Joseph M. Caskey and Anna Whitcomb appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Hot Wells, Bexar County, Texas, at 615 Monticello. Also in the household was unmarried daughter Mary (age 39).
- Joseph M. Caskey died on 10 June 1945 at age 79 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at 615 Monticello Court at his residence. . His death was officially witnessed by Anna Whitcomb.
- His wife Anna Whitcomb became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
- The following appeared on 12 June 1945 in the San Antonio Light: Joseph M. Caskey, 79, 615 Monticello Ct., died Sunday, June 10th. Survived by widow, Mrs. Anna Caskey; children, Mrs. Fred Clay, Mrs. Arthur Coffman and Mrs. C. L. Barclay. Rosary Tuesday, 8:00 p. m. Funeral Wednesday, 2:00 p. m. at Zizik-Kearns Funeral home, followed by services at St. Gerard's church. Very Rev. John F. Daly, C.Ss.R., officiating. Interment in San Fernanco cemetery.
- Last Edited: 28 Feb 2016