Jane Cassel

Brief Life History of Jane

When Jane Cassel was born on 10 September 1811, in Tennessee, United States, her father, Peter Cassell Sr., was 42 and her mother, Elizabeth Gregg, was 35. She married Benjamin F. Walker about 1832. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in Richland Township, Madison, Indiana, United States for about 10 years. She died on 12 July 1888, in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States, at the age of 76, and was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States.

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Family Time Line

Benjamin F. Walker
1804–1874
Jane Cassel
1811–1888
Marriage: about 1832
John Walker
1833–1856
Nancy Walker
1836–1912
Francis A Walker
1851–1925
Edward Benton Walker
1854–1947

Sources (5)

  • Jane Walter in household of Benjamin F Walter, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Jane Walker, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Jane Walker in household of B F Walker, "United States Census, 1870"

World Events (8)

1812

War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.

1828

Oldest grave seen in the memorials list

1832 · The Black Hawk War

Convinced that a group of Native American tribes were hostile, The United States formed a frontier militia to stop them in their tracks. Even though Black Hawk was hoping to avoid bloodshed while trying to resettle on tribal land, U.S. officials opened fire on the Native Americans. Black Hawk then responded to this confrontation by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run and then left northward. After a few months the militia caught up with Black Hawk and his men and defeated them at the Battle of Wisconsin Heights. While being weakened by hunger, injuries and desertion, Black Hawk and the rest of the many native survivors retreated towards the Mississippi. Unfortunately, Black Hawk and other leaders were later captured when they surrendered to the US forces and were then imprisoned for a year.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Cassell .

German: variant of Kassel , cognate with 4 below.

Swedish: of German or English origin (see 1 and 2 above). Compare Castel 3.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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Benjamin F. Walker - Madison Co., Indiana Deeds and Mortgages

1863-June 18: John M. Esteb and Nancy J. Esteb of Madison Co., Indiana (for $700.) sell to Benjamin F. Walker of Madison Co., Indiana Lots No. 3, 4 and 8 in Moor's Addition, town of Anderson, Madison …

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