Anna Whitcomb
b. 19 January 1874, d. 12 February 1968
- Father: John Whitcomb
- Mother: Mary Gorski
- Anna Whitcomb was born on 19 January 1874 in Baltimore, Maryland.
- She married Joseph M. Caskey, son of John Cyrklewski and Mary Maciejeski?, 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).
- 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.
- 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).
- She officially witnessed the death of Joseph M. Caskey on 10 June 1945 at 615 Monticello Court in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; at his residence.
- Anna Whitcomb became a widow at the 10 June 1945 death of her husband Joseph M. Caskey.
- 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.
- At the time of her death Anna Whitcomb was living in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at 615 Monticello Court.
- Anna Whitcomb died on 12 February 1968 at age 94 in Fort Sam Houston, Bexar County, Texas, at Brooks General Hospital.
- She was interred at San Fernando Cemetery #2, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
- The following appeared on 14 February 1968 in the San Antonio Express: Mrs. Anna Caskey, Rte. 1, Box 425, born in Baltimore, Md. Jan. 19, 1874, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 1968, in a local hospital at the age of 94 years. Rosary will be recited in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 125 W. Whittier, Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. Requiem Mass will be offered in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church Thursday, Feb. 15, at 9:30 a.m., Rev. Balthasar J. Janacek as celebrant. Interment iwll be in San Fernando Cemetery No. 2. Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. William C. (Frankie Jo) Barclay, city; grandchildren, Sgt. James A. Coffman, Reno, Nev; William J. Coffman, Mrs. Jack Bonner, both of Wichita Falls, Texas; 1 greatgrandson, 1 great-granddaughter. Mrs. Caskey has been a resident of San Antonio for the past 33 years. Services under direction of The Cude Family. Alamo Funeral Home.
- Last Edited: 28 Feb 2016