1850 Marengo County, Alabama Census:
8 213 213 Autry Elijah 27 M Far 300 AL
9 213 213 Autry Winifred 20 F AL
10 213 213 Autry Timothy 4 M AL
11 213 213 Autry Cornelius 2 M AL12 214 214 Autry Marcus L. 24 M Far 270 AL
13 214 214 Autry Winifred 31 F SC
14 214 214 Autry Lydia 1 F AL
15 214 214 Autry Reuben 11 M AL16 215 215 Autry Noah 28 M Far 500 AL
17 215 215 Autry Susan C. 21 F AL
18 215 215 Autry James 6 M AL
19 215 215 Autry John A. 4 M AL
20 215 215 Autry Lucinda C. D. 1 F AL
21 215 215 Autry Windsor 19 M Labourer AL
THE WILL OF MARGARET KOSHT
In the name of God, Amen - I Margaret Kosht of the County of Randolph and the State of North Carolina being at this time in reasonable health and sound mind and memory calling to mind the certainty of death and the uncertainty of time, I do think proper to make the following distribution of all my worldly goods. First my will and desire is that all my just debts be paid out of my estate. 2nd I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Barbary Garner five shillings current money to be raised out of my estate. 3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Susannah Latham five shillings current money to be raised as aforesaid. 4th I give and bequeath to my daughter Margaret Williamson five shillings current money to be raised as before mentioned. 5th I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Truman five shillings to be raised as aforesaid out of my estate. Sixthly and lastly my will and desire is that the rest of my estate real and personal be equally divided between my three children that is to say my beloved son John Hair and my son Peter Hair and my beloved daughter Elizabeth Vuncannon. Also all my cash in hand and due by obligation to be divided as before mentioned between my three children above named. Lastly I do constitute and appoint my son John Hair and my son Peter Hair my executors to this my last will and testament.
Signed and sealed in the presents of us this 17th day of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ten.
Margaret Kosht (signature)
Jeremiah Wilson and John Shamburger, Witnesses (signatures)MOORE COUNTY COURT AUGUST TERM 1814:
The execution of the above will was duly proven in open court by the oath of John Shamburger as subscribing witness and duly ordered to be recorded.
Conner Dowd, Clerk
WRITER"S NOTE: The children receiving five shillings each were children of Adam Andrews and mentioned in his will of March 24, 1792, eighteen years before the will of Margaret Kosht, and both wills were made in Randolph County. Perhaps they were Margaret's step children. Her will treated them as such.
1. Captain Edmond Du Chastel had by his wife Christian Bonde the following children :
2. Edmond, who follows .
3. Samuel of whom nothing is known beyond what can be learned fron his mother's will,
4. Christian who married, April 17, 1720, James Allen, at Christ Church, Philadelphia ("Pennsylvania Archives," 2nd ser., vol 8, p. 43).Casteel Plantation
Edmond du Chastel, 2nd hereafter called Edmund Casteel, of "Casteel" plantation, St. John's or Piscataway Parish, Prince George County Maryland, removed from Philadelphia to Prince George County where he purchased the plantation which he patented under the name of "Casteel," Dec 10, 1714 (MD His.Soc. MS., Calvert Paper No. 882, page 167); the original grant having been dated Oct 12, 1713 (Prince George County , MD deeds book Y , page 575); and the survey, Dec 3, 1713. By subsequent purchases of adjoining lands he aquired a tract which he patented under the name of "Edmonds Frolic Enlarged" and later conveyed to his son Meshach Casteel (Ibid., Book TT, page 638; Ibid., Book JRM3, page 373). And in the year 1742 when his health was failing (Ibid., court minutes, book CC, page 129) and his wife Johanna (also called Hannah) had died (Ibid., court minutes, pages 109,608) he conveyed part of "Casteel" plantation to his son "Edmond Casteel Junr planter" (Ibid deeds, Book Y, page 575). The last references to Edmund Casteel, 2nd occur in November 1743; and to his wife, in 1733.
There is no will on record for either of them, and the deeds cited above prove the identity of only two of their children, Edmond and Meshach. Nevertheless the writer has found evidence which leads him to include John and Joseph among the children, although the evidence is only circumstantial. The "Maryland Historical Society Magazine," vol 9, pp275, 357-58, has published a roster of Maryland troops in French and Indian War , including the names of John, Zachariah and Peter Casteel. The children of Edmund and Johannah Casteel known with certainty are:
5. Edmond 3rd., who follows,
6. Meshach, who follows after his brother. And probably,
7. Joseph , who appears as a bondsman in a transaction dated August term, 1745 (Prince George Co. ct. minutes, Book DD, p. 196)
8. John, who married Rebeccah _________, by whom he had a son Henry Casteel baptized, Aug. 25, 1765. )MD Hist Soc. MS Piscataway Parish Register, Prince George Co. , MD., page 351). In 1773 John Casteel was living in ?Bedford Co. PA. near Shadrack Casteel ("Penna Achives," 3rd ser. vol. 22, p.44), and served in the Revolution in Washington Co. PA., militia (Ibid, 5th ser., vol. 4, pp. 394, 7045. Edmund Casteel 3rd, of "Casteel" plantation, Piscataway Parish, Prince George Co. MD., died leaving a will dated April 7, 1772, and proved March 24, 1773 (Prince George Co., willsl Book T, No. 1, pages 48-49; Magurder, "Maryland Wills"), by which he gave to his wife Rebecca_____ a life estate in Casteel plantation and his personal estate and provided for the sale and distribution of the property in equal shares to his children, whom he names, at her death. His wearing apparel, perhaps including items inheirted from Capt. Edmond, he left to his son Shadrach. The inventory of his estate, made April 10, 1773 (Ibid., inventories, book T, No. 1, page 264), lists a large Black Box which may refer to the "Black Trunk" given by the will of Christian du Chastel to Edmond, 2nd.
The following children are named in Edmund Casteel's will:
9. Shadrach, who follows.
10. Abednego.
11. Francis.
12. Lucy the wife of ______ Athey.
13. Kezia, wife of (James ? ) Mitchell, On August 30, 1771, Edmund Casteel, 3rd, conveyed to James Mitchell a part of "Casteel" plantation (Ibid., deeds Book AA, No. 2, page 291).
14. Susannah, wife of _______ Scace.
15. Sarah, wife of _______ Medley.
16. Cassandra, born Jan *, 1753 (MD hist. Soc. MS., Piscataway Parish Register ), who was sole exectrix under her father's will.
17. Charity6. Meshach Casteel, of "Edmonds Frolic Enlarged",) St. John's or Piscataway Parish, Prince George county, MD., signed as the next of kin, the inventory of the estate of his brother Edmund Casteel, April 10, 1773; died prior to 1790, when his widow Catherine appears in the Federal census as the head of a family of eight. His widow, Catherine Casteel, placed a chattel mortgage on her Negroes March 31, 1791 (Ibid., deed, Book JJ, No. 2, page 478); sold her dower rights to "Edmond's Frolick Enlarged," July 27, 1796 (Ibid., Book IRM No. 4, page 527); and gave an additional deed to her interest in it Jan. 2, 1797 (Ibid., IRM, No. 5, page 116). Of their children the records mention specifically only the following:
18. Edmund, whose descent from Edmund Casteel, 2nd is recited in a deed given hereafter.
19. Rebecca, born Nov. 18, 1772 (MD hist Soc. MS Piscataway Parish Register ).9. Shadrach Casteel , 3rd son of "Casteel" plantation purchased land from Rachel Watkins about 750 acres (Prince George County deeds Book PP, page 83) and resided there until his removal to Flintsone Creek, Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County, PA., before 1773 (Pennsylvania Archives," 3d series, vol. 22, page 8). He died in Bedford County, PA., leaving a long and interesting will (Bedford county, PA., wills book ___, page___; abstract in "Proceedings of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania," vol. 10, page 165) dated Sept. 24, 1795, proved Dec. 10. 1795 by which he left his land to his son Archibald, and made bequests to the children mentioned below. He appointed his wife Laurena sole executratrix , but she resigned this right Dec. 10, 1795 "on accounts of infirmities of old age." Their children mentioned in the will , were:
20. Thomas, who follows
21. Archibald, who received his father's lands in Bedford County and in the Federal census of 1790 was the head of a family of five. He served in the Revolution in the same company with his brother Thomas ("Penna. Archives," 5th series, Vol. 5, page 110), in the Bedford County Militia.
22. Ezedock, who was also the head of a family in Bedford County for the census od 1790.
23. Jesse.
24. Elizabeth, mentioned in the will as the wife of ___ Whitecar.18. Edmund Casteel, of "Edmond's Frolick Enlarged," St John's or Piscataway Parish, Prince George County, MD., conveyed to Reed Magurder by a deed dated Feb. 1, 1795, "all that part of a tract or parcel of land called Casteels part of Edmunds Frolick enlarged lying and being of the county aforesaid heretofore conveyed by a certain Edmund Casteel deceased to his son Meshach Casteel Father to the present Edmund Casteel and Heir at law of said Meshach Casteel to whom the said land descended. . . (Prince George County Deeds, Book IRM, page 373).
The following records appear to refer to this Edmund Casteel, although the " Ducatel " references might conceivably refer to an emigre of the French Revolution, as a French statesman named " Duchatel" was executed in 1793.On May 28, 1795, Edmond Ducatel married Ann Pineau (MD Hist. Soc. MS. collection, Maryland Marriages 1777-1804," page 62); Rev. Francis Belson officiating. Pineau is the name of a family of Paris called "Pineauyde Viennay, Seigneurs de Luce (Mercure de France," May 10, 1739, page 1635; de la Chenaye-Debois, "Dictr. de la Noblesse" etc) . If Ann Pineau was a French woman the spelling of "Ducatel" might have been adopted at her suggestion by Edmund Casteel in order to indicate its French origin.
Next there is the story of Jules Timoleon Ducatel, born in Baltimore, June 6, 1796, died there April 23, 1849, whose father never named, is said to have been the leading Pharmacist of Baltimore. Jules T. Ducatel was educated at St. Mary's College, and later studied science in in Paris, finally returning to Baltimore to occupy a chair in the University of Maryland. He was a well known scientist an writer (Hyamson, Dict. of Univ. Biography," page 179; Nat. Encyc. of Am. Biog., Vol 4 page 544; Appleton's Cyclopedia of Am. Biog., 1887, Vol. 20 page 240).25. Delila, daughter of Edmund and Ann Casteel was born April 14, 1797 (MD. Hist. Soc., MS coll., "Reg. of St. John's or Piscataway Parish," Prince George County, MD."). On April 4, 1801, Edmund Casteel married Mary Hardy (Prince George County Marriage Records). On June 13, 1832, Edmond and Mary Casteel then living in Washington, D.C. according to the recital of the deed. conveyed to Ignatus L. Hardy the estate called "Forest" (Prince George County deeds Book A.B. No. 11, page 431).
An examination of the Washington City Directory discloses that he was listed as "Edward Casteel Gentleman" in the year 1834. It is scarely likely that this Edmund Casteel, Gent, is the same person who appears in the Baltimore Directory during the first quarter of the ninteenth century styled "Edme. Ducatel & sons, Pharmacists." Nevertheless this close resemblance in Christian and family names is an interesting coincidence and merits investigation. 20. Thomas Casteel of Cumberland Valley township, Bedford County, PA., born in Prince George County, MD., son of Shadrach and laurena
Casteel married ____ before 1779 ("Penna Archives," 3rd ser., vol. 22, p163) resided in Bedford County, PA., as late as 1790 when his family was listed in the Federal census as consisting of himself, four boys under 16, and two females. Both Thomas and his brother Archibald served as privates in Captain Evan Cessna's company of Bedford County militia during the Revolutionary War (Ibid 5th ser., Vol. 5, p. 110) and after the war they were in service in 1789 (Ibid 6th ser., Vol. 3 p. 27).
Before 1798 Thomas Casteel, following the example of the Friend Family, removed with his family to what is now Garrett County MD., and settled on the old Blooming Rose road near the McMullen farm about a mile and a half from Friendsville. In 1798 he appeared in the assessment list; and in the census of 1800 his was listed in this same neighborhood, Sandy Creek Hundred as the head of a family of ten. (Scharf. History of Western Maryland," Vol. 2 , page 1519. Charles E. Hoye, "Garrett County History of Casteel Family," in August 9, 1934, issue of "The Mountain Democrat," Os\akland, MD Ibid., First Assessment of what is now Garrett County ," reprinted from "Mountain Democrat") Thomas Casteel died before 1830, exact date unknown, and left among others, the following children:25. (duplicate #) Thomas, born in Pennsylvania between 1770 and 1780, according to the Federal census of 1830 which lists him as head of a family.
26. Jeremiah, head of a family of nineteen persons in the Federal census of 1820 for Preston County, W. VA.
27. Shadrach who follows:
28. Nathaniel, who follows.
29. John.
30. Shadrach Casteel, son of Thomas , was born in Bedfrod Co. PA., about 1780; spent his youth in Garrett Co. Md., where his father settled before 1798; and after 1820 removed to Preston Co., (W)VA., which adjoins Garrett, settling on the southside of Muddy Creek at the Methany Mill (C.E. Hoye, Garrett Co. History of The Casteel Family"' Oren F. Morton. "History of Preston Co., W. Va."; Federal and VA. census records. His children as given by the histories, were: Archibald, born about 1803 in Garrett County, married Susan De Witt, daughter of Peter and Rebecca De Witt of Preston County.31. Elizabeth, born about 1805 in Garrett County , married Joseph De Witt, son of Peter and Rebecca De Witt born about 1803, died in 1865 in Garrett Co. (then Allegany Co.) leaving a will which names his widow; the names of all their children as heir-in-law appear on a deed executed about this time (Mrs. Wm. H. De Witt, (The De Witt Family", a reprint from "The Republican" Oakland, MD., 1937 gives the lineage correctly. Vol. VI. of "The Compendium of Am. Genealogy", page 398, contains two errors: it makes Joseph the son of Henry and Elizabeth Friend De Witt when the census and court records show that he was the son of Peter; and it give Shadrah Casteel the of Preston as "Shadrach du Castel, Jr." from Bedford Co., PA which incorrect because it assumes that he was the son of Shadrach. no. 9 above when he actually was the grandson. In other respects the De Witt lineage given by the Compendium appears to be quite accurate).
32. Meshach.
33. John.
34. Jeremiah.
35. Rebecca.
36. Thomas, born about 1814 in Garrettt County. married Huldah _____, and had five children according to the Census of 1850 for Garrett Co.
37. Nathaniel, born 1818, died 1893. 28. Nathaniel Casteel, son of THomas, was born about 1789 in Bedford County , PA., and died April 2, 1866, in Garrett County where he is buried with his wife in the Casteel grave yard, on a hill above the site of his home in Sang Run District, now on the Rhodeheaver farm. He married Jane McMullin who died March 30, 1870 in her 85th year.
1. Captain Edmond Du Chastel had by his wife Christian Bonde the following children :
2. Edmond, who follows .
3. Samuel of whom nothing is known beyond what can be learned fron his mother's will,
4. Christian who married, April 17, 1720, James Allen, at Christ Church, Philadelphia ("Pennsylvania Archives," 2nd ser., vol 8, p. 43).Casteel Plantation
Edmond du Chastel, 2nd hereafter called Edmund Casteel, of "Casteel" plantation, St. John's or Piscataway Parish, Prince George County Maryland, removed from Philadelphia to Prince George County where he purchased the plantation which he patented under the name of "Casteel," Dec 10, 1714 (MD His.Soc. MS., Calvert Paper No. 882, page 167); the original grant having been dated Oct 12, 1713 (Prince George County , MD deeds book Y , page 575); and the survey, Dec 3, 1713. By subsequent purchases of adjoining lands he aquired a tract which he patented under the name of "Edmonds Frolic Enlarged" and later conveyed to his son Meshach Casteel (Ibid., Book TT, page 638; Ibid., Book JRM3, page 373). And in the year 1742 when his health was failing (Ibid., court minutes, book CC, page 129) and his wife Johanna (also called Hannah) had died (Ibid., court minutes, pages 109,608) he conveyed part of "Casteel" plantation to his son "Edmond Casteel Junr planter" (Ibid deeds, Book Y, page 575). The last references to Edmund Casteel, 2nd occur in November 1743; and to his wife, in 1733.
There is no will on record for either of them, and the deeds cited above prove the identity of only two of their children, Edmond and Meshach. Nevertheless the writer has found evidence which leads him to include John and Joseph among the children, although the evidence is only circumstantial. The "Maryland Historical Society Magazine," vol 9, pp275, 357-58, has published a roster of Maryland troops in French and Indian War , including the names of John, Zachariah and Peter Casteel. The children of Edmund and Johannah Casteel known with certainty are:
5. Edmond 3rd., who follows,
6. Meshach, who follows after his brother. And probably,
7. Joseph , who appears as a bondsman in a transaction dated August term, 1745 (Prince George Co. ct. minutes, Book DD, p. 196)
8. John, who married Rebeccah _________, by whom he had a son Henry Casteel baptized, Aug. 25, 1765. )MD Hist Soc. MS Piscataway Parish Register, Prince George Co. , MD., page 351). In 1773 John Casteel was living in ?Bedford Co. PA. near Shadrack Casteel ("Penna Achives," 3rd ser. vol. 22, p.44), and served in the Revolution in Washington Co. PA., militia (Ibid, 5th ser., vol. 4, pp. 394, 7045. Edmund Casteel 3rd, of "Casteel" plantation, Piscataway Parish, Prince George Co. MD., died leaving a will dated April 7, 1772, and proved March 24, 1773 (Prince George Co., willsl Book T, No. 1, pages 48-49; Magurder, "Maryland Wills"), by which he gave to his wife Rebecca_____ a life estate in Casteel plantation and his personal estate and provided for the sale and distribution of the property in equal shares to his children, whom he names, at her death. His wearing apparel, perhaps including items inheirted from Capt. Edmond, he left to his son Shadrach. The inventory of his estate, made April 10, 1773 (Ibid., inventories, book T, No. 1, page 264), lists a large Black Box which may refer to the "Black Trunk" given by the will of Christian du Chastel to Edmond, 2nd.
The following children are named in Edmund Casteel's will:
9. Shadrach, who follows.
10. Abednego.
11. Francis.
12. Lucy the wife of ______ Athey.
13. Kezia, wife of (James ? ) Mitchell, On August 30, 1771, Edmund Casteel, 3rd, conveyed to James Mitchell a part of "Casteel" plantation (Ibid., deeds Book AA, No. 2, page 291).
14. Susannah, wife of _______ Scace.
15. Sarah, wife of _______ Medley.
16. Cassandra, born Jan *, 1753 (MD hist. Soc. MS., Piscataway Parish Register ), who was sole exectrix under her father's will.
17. Charity6. Meshach Casteel, of "Edmonds Frolic Enlarged",) St. John's or Piscataway Parish, Prince George county, MD., signed as the next of kin, the inventory of the estate of his brother Edmund Casteel, April 10, 1773; died prior to 1790, when his widow Catherine appears in the Federal census as the head of a family of eight. His widow, Catherine Casteel, placed a chattel mortgage on her Negroes March 31, 1791 (Ibid., deed, Book JJ, No. 2, page 478); sold her dower rights to "Edmond's Frolick Enlarged," July 27, 1796 (Ibid., Book IRM No. 4, page 527); and gave an additional deed to her interest in it Jan. 2, 1797 (Ibid., IRM, No. 5, page 116). Of their children the records mention specifically only the following:
18. Edmund, whose descent from Edmund Casteel, 2nd is recited in a deed given hereafter.
19. Rebecca, born Nov. 18, 1772 (MD hist Soc. MS Piscataway Parish Register ).9. Shadrach Casteel , 3rd son of "Casteel" plantation purchased land from Rachel Watkins about 750 acres (Prince George County deeds Book PP, page 83) and resided there until his removal to Flintsone Creek, Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County, PA., before 1773 (Pennsylvania Archives," 3d series, vol. 22, page 8). He died in Bedford County, PA., leaving a long and interesting will (Bedford county, PA., wills book ___, page___; abstract in "Proceedings of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania," vol. 10, page 165) dated Sept. 24, 1795, proved Dec. 10. 1795 by which he left his land to his son Archibald, and made bequests to the children mentioned below. He appointed his wife Laurena sole executratrix , but she resigned this right Dec. 10, 1795 "on accounts of infirmities of old age." Their children mentioned in the will , were:
20. Thomas, who follows
21. Archibald, who received his father's lands in Bedford County and in the Federal census of 1790 was the head of a family of five. He served in the Revolution in the same company with his brother Thomas ("Penna. Archives," 5th series, Vol. 5, page 110), in the Bedford County Militia.
22. Ezedock, who was also the head of a family in Bedford County for the census od 1790.
23. Jesse.
24. Elizabeth, mentioned in the will as the wife of ___ Whitecar.18. Edmund Casteel, of "Edmond's Frolick Enlarged," St John's or Piscataway Parish, Prince George County, MD., conveyed to Reed Magurder by a deed dated Feb. 1, 1795, "all that part of a tract or parcel of land called Casteels part of Edmunds Frolick enlarged lying and being of the county aforesaid heretofore conveyed by a certain Edmund Casteel deceased to his son Meshach Casteel Father to the present Edmund Casteel and Heir at law of said Meshach Casteel to whom the said land descended. . . (Prince George County Deeds, Book IRM, page 373).
The following records appear to refer to this Edmund Casteel, although the " Ducatel " references might conceivably refer to an emigre of the French Revolution, as a French statesman named " Duchatel" was executed in 1793.On May 28, 1795, Edmond Ducatel married Ann Pineau (MD Hist. Soc. MS. collection, Maryland Marriages 1777-1804," page 62); Rev. Francis Belson officiating. Pineau is the name of a family of Paris called "Pineauyde Viennay, Seigneurs de Luce (Mercure de France," May 10, 1739, page 1635; de la Chenaye-Debois, "Dictr. de la Noblesse" etc) . If Ann Pineau was a French woman the spelling of "Ducatel" might have been adopted at her suggestion by Edmund Casteel in order to indicate its French origin.
Next there is the story of Jules Timoleon Ducatel, born in Baltimore, June 6, 1796, died there April 23, 1849, whose father never named, is said to have been the leading Pharmacist of Baltimore. Jules T. Ducatel was educated at St. Mary's College, and later studied science in in Paris, finally returning to Baltimore to occupy a chair in the University of Maryland. He was a well known scientist an writer (Hyamson, Dict. of Univ. Biography," page 179; Nat. Encyc. of Am. Biog., Vol 4 page 544; Appleton's Cyclopedia of Am. Biog., 1887, Vol. 20 page 240).25. Delila, daughter of Edmund and Ann Casteel was born April 14, 1797 (MD. Hist. Soc., MS coll., "Reg. of St. John's or Piscataway Parish," Prince George County, MD."). On April 4, 1801, Edmund Casteel married Mary Hardy (Prince George County Marriage Records). On June 13, 1832, Edmond and Mary Casteel then living in Washington, D.C. according to the recital of the deed. conveyed to Ignatus L. Hardy the estate called "Forest" (Prince George County deeds Book A.B. No. 11, page 431).
An examination of the Washington City Directory discloses that he was listed as "Edward Casteel Gentleman" in the year 1834. It is scarely likely that this Edmund Casteel, Gent, is the same person who appears in the Baltimore Directory during the first quarter of the ninteenth century styled "Edme. Ducatel & sons, Pharmacists." Nevertheless this close resemblance in Christian and family names is an interesting coincidence and merits investigation. 20. Thomas Casteel of Cumberland Valley township, Bedford County, PA., born in Prince George County, MD., son of Shadrach and laurena
Casteel married ____ before 1779 ("Penna Archives," 3rd ser., vol. 22, p163) resided in Bedford County, PA., as late as 1790 when his family was listed in the Federal census as consisting of himself, four boys under 16, and two females. Both Thomas and his brother Archibald served as privates in Captain Evan Cessna's company of Bedford County militia during the Revolutionary War (Ibid 5th ser., Vol. 5, p. 110) and after the war they were in service in 1789 (Ibid 6th ser., Vol. 3 p. 27).
Before 1798 Thomas Casteel, following the example of the Friend Family, removed with his family to what is now Garrett County MD., and settled on the old Blooming Rose road near the McMullen farm about a mile and a half from Friendsville. In 1798 he appeared in the assessment list; and in the census of 1800 his was listed in this same neighborhood, Sandy Creek Hundred as the head of a family of ten. (Scharf. History of Western Maryland," Vol. 2 , page 1519. Charles E. Hoye, "Garrett County History of Casteel Family," in August 9, 1934, issue of "The Mountain Democrat," Os\akland, MD Ibid., First Assessment of what is now Garrett County ," reprinted from "Mountain Democrat") Thomas Casteel died before 1830, exact date unknown, and left among others, the following children:25. (duplicate #) Thomas, born in Pennsylvania between 1770 and 1780, according to the Federal census of 1830 which lists him as head of a family.
26. Jeremiah, head of a family of nineteen persons in the Federal census of 1820 for Preston County, W. VA.
27. Shadrach who follows:
28. Nathaniel, who follows.
29. John.
30. Shadrach Casteel, son of Thomas , was born in Bedfrod Co. PA., about 1780; spent his youth in Garrett Co. Md., where his father settled before 1798; and after 1820 removed to Preston Co., (W)VA., which adjoins Garrett, settling on the southside of Muddy Creek at the Methany Mill (C.E. Hoye, Garrett Co. History of The Casteel Family"' Oren F. Morton. "History of Preston Co., W. Va."; Federal and VA. census records. His children as given by the histories, were: Archibald, born about 1803 in Garrett County, married Susan De Witt, daughter of Peter and Rebecca De Witt of Preston County.31. Elizabeth, born about 1805 in Garrett County , married Joseph De Witt, son of Peter and Rebecca De Witt born about 1803, died in 1865 in Garrett Co. (then Allegany Co.) leaving a will which names his widow; the names of all their children as heir-in-law appear on a deed executed about this time (Mrs. Wm. H. De Witt, (The De Witt Family", a reprint from "The Republican" Oakland, MD., 1937 gives the lineage correctly. Vol. VI. of "The Compendium of Am. Genealogy", page 398, contains two errors: it makes Joseph the son of Henry and Elizabeth Friend De Witt when the census and court records show that he was the son of Peter; and it give Shadrah Casteel the of Preston as "Shadrach du Castel, Jr." from Bedford Co., PA which incorrect because it assumes that he was the son of Shadrach. no. 9 above when he actually was the grandson. In other respects the De Witt lineage given by the Compendium appears to be quite accurate).
32. Meshach.
33. John.
34. Jeremiah.
35. Rebecca.
36. Thomas, born about 1814 in Garrettt County. married Huldah _____, and had five children according to the Census of 1850 for Garrett Co.
37. Nathaniel, born 1818, died 1893. 28. Nathaniel Casteel, son of THomas, was born about 1789 in Bedford County , PA., and died April 2, 1866, in Garrett County where he is buried with his wife in the Casteel grave yard, on a hill above the site of his home in Sang Run District, now on the Rhodeheaver farm. He married Jane McMullin who died March 30, 1870 in her 85th year.
6. Meshach Casteel, of "Edmonds Frolic Enlarged",) St. John's or Piscataway Parish, Prince George county, MD., signed as the next of kin, the inventory of the estate of his brother Edmund Casteel, April 10, 1773; died prior to 1790, when his widow Catherine appears in the Federal census as the head of a family of eight. His widow, Catherine Casteel, placed a chattel mortgage on her Negroes March 31, 1791 (Ibid., deed, Book JJ, No. 2, page 478); sold her dower rights to "Edmond's Frolick Enlarged," July 27, 1796 (Ibid., Book IRM No. 4, page 527); and gave an additional deed to her interest in it Jan. 2,
1797 (Ibid., IRM, No. 5, page 116). Of their children the records mention specifically only the following: 18. Edmund, whose descent from Edmund Casteel, 2nd is recited in a deed given hereafter. 19. Rebecca, born Nov. 18, 1772 (MD hist Soc. MS Piscataway Parish Register ). 9. Shadrach Casteel , 3rd son of "Casteel" plantation purchased land from Rachel Watkins about 750 acres (Prince George County deeds Book PP, page 83) and resided there until his removal to Flintsone Creek, Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County, PA., before 1773 (Pennsylvania Archives," 3d series, vol. 22, page 8). He died in Bedford County, PA., leaving a long and interesting will (Bedford county, PA., wills book ___, page___; abstract in "Proceedings of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania," vol. 10, page 165) dated Sept. 24, 1795, proved Dec. 10. 1795 by which he left his land to his son Archibald, and made bequests to the children mentioned below. He appointed his wife Laurena sole executratrix , but she resigned this right Dec. 10, 1795 "on accounts of infirmities of old age." Their children mentioned in the will , were: 20. Thomas, who follows 21. Archibald, who received his father's lands in Bedford County and in the Federal census of 1790 was the head of a family of five. He served in the Revolution in the same company with his brother Thomas ("Penna. Archives," 5th series, Vol. 5, page 110), in the Bedford County Militia. 22. Ezedock, who was also the head of a family in Bedford County for the census od 1790. 23. Jesse. 24. Elizabeth, mentioned in the wil as the wife of ___ Whitecar. 18. Edmund Casteel, of "Edmond's Frolick Enlarged," St John's or Piscataway Parish, Prince George County, MD., conveyed to Reed Magurder by a deed dated Feb. 1, 1795, "all that part of a tract or parcel of land called Casteels part of Edmunds Frolick enlarged lying and being of the county aforesaid heretofore conveyed by a certain Edmund Casteel deceased to his son Meshach Casteel Father to the present Edmund Casteel and Heir at law of said Meshach Casteel to whom the said land descended. . . (Prince George County Deeds, Book IRM, page 373).
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To return now to Capt. Edmond du Chastel de Blangerval, whose parentage has not yet been discovered, although the information given above sufficiently identifies the particular du Chastel family to which he belongs.
It appears that on 1 May 1693, he married Christian Bonde or Boon, also of Philadelphia (Pa. Archives 2nd Ser. Vol. B, Pg. VIII) who was the sister of Abraham Bonde (Will of Edmond de Chastel. cit. Supra.) Wenetie wife of Jeremiah Collette. (Will of Christian Bonde du Chastel, cit Supra,. Gilbert Cope MS Collections Gen. Soc. of Penn., titles Bonde, Boon, Collett.) The early Philadelphia and Delaware County records contain frequent references to the Bonde family, now called Boon . This family was founded by Anders Swenson Bonde, who came from Sweden with Minuit or Hollander. (Hist. Atlas of De1aware Co., Pa., pp. IX. XIII, XX, and maps Nos. 6 & 16.): H.D. Paxson , Where Pennsylvania History Began., pp. 210-11,16.18,20: Penn. Magazine, Vol. 7, Pg. 106-07.
In the year 1693, the tax lists for Philadelphia Co., "Ambros Swanson Boon" who had 'three sons of age' living at home, was assessed 350 lb. and possessed 750 acres of land. Christian Bonde was probably his granddaughter as she is not mentioned in his wi11 dated 18 April 1694, proved 1 June 1696. (Philadelphia Co., Book 'A', Pg. 339) which names wife Annika, sons, Swan, Peter, Hance, Neeles, Andreasa, Wolla, and Ambros Jr.; and three daughters. No genealogy of this Swedish Colonial family has come to my attention although the Bonde's a distinguished noble family In Sweden. (Bertil Bochuies, Svenskt Biografisht Lexikon Vol. 5, pp. 306-412 Article Bonds, J.B. Reilslap, op. cit. Supra.)
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The du Chastel home in Philadelphia was located on Front St. at Morris Alley, now called Balzmer St.) adjoning the house of the first Anthony Morris, in what was then a fashionable district of the City. (Philadelphia County Deed Book 'E', No. 2. L.A. pg. 171; Ibid Book 'E'. No.3 pp 50-245. deed in exemplification Rec. Vol. 7 Pg. 78 ; R.C. Moon, The Morris Family of Philadelphia, Vol.1 . pg. 46) From the inventories of the estates of the Capt. and his widow, it appears that their residence was a comfortable two story dwelling, with a room for the servants on the second floor. In size and style it probably resembled the Morris Mansion described by Dr. Moon, as the 1695 assessment for the two neighbors was the same. 800 lb. (Pa. Vol 8. Pg. 37, etc.) As judged by the assessments of that year, there were but 4 Colonists possessing greater wealth than Capt. Du Chastel and Anthony Morris.EDITOR'S NOTE: The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
"The Du Chastel home in Philadelphia was located at 11 South Front Street.
Chirstian Bom (or von Bom) daughter of the early Philadelphia, Cornelius Bom, who came from Harlem and Rotterdam, Holland, with Pactoria. He died in 1689 in Philadelphia, where his will is on record. His widow married Anthony Morris and there is a deed from Anthony Morris to the children of Cornelius Bom, Viz: Cornelius Jr., Abraham, and Christian
Book "E," No. 2 Philadelphia Records.At the close of the 17th Century, the Port of Philadlephia was a veritable heaven for the pirates who preyed upon the Spanish and French shipping in time of war, under Letters of Marque: and in time of peace upon any ship they dared board. It was the practice of wealthy Philadelphians to outfit ships with arms, rum and supplies, and send them to the pirates of Madagascar, who could offer in exchange the cargoes taken from India merchantmen. So great was the complaint of the Colonial shipppers that the Admiralty sent Capt. Thomas Robinson, from England with a Commission to put an end to piracy in Philadelphia.
The report of the commissioner to his superior, the Earl of Romney, describes his visit to Philadelphia on the 16th of June 1697, and complains of his lack of success in that there were warrents out for the apprehending of Charles Goss, Edmund Du(ke) Castell, George Thompson, Adam Birth and James Maller, known privateers and Pyrates, not withstanding which they were publickly and dayly seen up and down the streets of Philadelphia without any notice taken of them (Archives of Maryland, Vol. 23, pg. 161; Vol. 25, pg. 569.)
"The pyrates were much alarmed at that time." wrote Matthew Vanderheyenson, on July 13, 1697, "being as I was tould occassion'd by Capt. Thos. Robinson his coming up there with some commission to call them to acco't . . ." (Ibid. Vol. 23, page 163.)
Apparently Capt. du Chastel continlued his career as "Merchant and Privateerman or "Pyrate," as the commission called him, with honor and profit, because during Queen Anne's War, he was given command of the sloop, "RESOLUTION," under Letters of Marque": as the following abstracts indicate. 1707--November 9, Whereas Her Majesty on the 4 May 1702 declared war against the Kings of France and Spain and Whereas Capt. George Roach, John Van Louer, and the Hurst Merchants hath equipped the sloope "Resolution" for a private Man-of-War, Capt. Edmund du Castell is commissioned COMMANDER (Publication of the Gen. Soc. of Penn. Vol,. 6, Pg. 287--Original in Liber AAA of Commissioner's Office of Sec'y of State, Trenton, NJ, pp 52-53.WILL--Edmond du Chastel I-11
The will of capt. Edmund du Chastel is very brief and reads as follows.
"Philadelphia Ye Day of April 1702"
The Last Will and Testament of Edmund Du Castell being in health and Pefect memory and Entending to take a voyage to Sea and not knowing how it may please God to Dispose of me and by those present Do absolutely revoke and disannull all and Every Will or Wills what so every by me made before the date of this contract. One after all my debts and funeral charges pay'd, I Give unto Abram Boon, My brother one Silver spoon and unto Eva The Daughter of John and Mary Dodson one Silver spoon and unto each and every of my brothers and sisters that ____ __ _____ after the Date of this my will I Give and bequeath one Gold Ring all which I value I give My ___________
In Contract Monies _____in Province of _______ En_____ & above mentioned in one hole year after my decd'd ______. I give and bequeath unto Christian Du Castell my well beloved wife all my astate both Reall and Personall and in whasoever Part or parts of the worly they Shall happed to be dominated )and in that what hath happended to be in this Province & further Do appoint my beloved wife Christian Du Castell to be my Exectex to this my last Will and Testatment with and ______ to be Performed with Contract my hand and Seal of Day and year above.__________________________________________________________
CHRONOLOGY:
Oath of Allegiance in Philadelphia 10 Sep 1682
Married Christian Boon 1 May 1693
Wrote will Apr 1702
Will probated 25 Mar 1713/1714Bought land in Prince George,MD 12 Oct 1713
Son Edmond bapt. Dinah 8 Aug 1717
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These are a series of articles appearing in eight consecutive Saturday issues from May 14, 1938 to July 2, 1938 inclusive.
Casteels or Du Chastel De Blangerval Family in Flanders and America
May 14, 1938 Part 1
Note 3001 Part 1 The arms of the Du Chastel Be Blangerval family (called Casteel) are as follows: ARMS: Azure, a chevron between three crosses croslet fitchy, or. CREST: A castle with three towers, domed and vaned; that of the center towered and higher than the others, (tinctures unknown)
The Casteel family of Prince George and Garrett Counties MD and of Preston County W. VA , had its founder the Huguenot nobleman, Captain Edmond Du Chastel De Blangerval, member of a distinguished Flemish family, who arrived in Philadelphia soon after the founding of the city in the year 1682, and took the oath of allegiance from the proprietor William Penn, on September 10, 1683. (W.F.Dunaway "The French Racial Strain in Colonial Pennsylvania" in the Pennsylvania Magazine, vol 53, pages 322-42, at page 327: J.P. Garber "The Valley of the Delaware" page 143; Stapleton, "Memorial of the Huguenots in America" page 48; L.J. Fosdick "French Blood in America" page 297
On September 22, 1701, Captrain Edmond du Chastel was appionted administrator cum testamento annexeo of the nuncupative will (will made by word of mouth before witnesses by a dying person, usually a solder or mariner, and afterward reduced to writing Witnesses, (see Bouvier Law Dictionary) of "George Lloyd late of the island of Barbados Practioner in Physick Deced", dated September 17, 1701, and proved September 22, 1701; (Philadelphia Co. PS, Register of Wills Office, filed as Adminstration No. 180 of the year 1701; recorded in adminstration book A pp. 348-349; abstract published in " Publications of The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania" vol 3 pp 169-70 . In this will Captain Du Chastel is designated with Henry Charlott as the good friends of the Testor charged with arranging his burialit being probable that Dr. George Lloyd had served as ships surgeon to Captain du Chastel because even at that time the priviledge of making a valid nuncupative will was limited to those serving in the military or naval
service.
The red wax seal affixed to Captain Edmond Du Chastel's own will (Philadelphia Co. PA, Register of Wills Office, Book C. p 373 filed 285&1/2 ; photostatic copy in the Hist. Soc. of PA No. 285 & 1/2 dated April___ 1702, proved March 25, 1713-14, is located on the fold of the documentand has been damaged beyond recognition; although the general outline of the two seals are the same. The seal described above bears a octagon-shaped impression approximately 1/2 inch in diameter on which the arms mentioned are cut. This impression was evidently made by the "Gold Ring with the seal" which the Captain's widow, Christian Du Chastel, left to her son Samuel Du Chastel by her will (Ibid, Book D p13; filed shelf nos. 16B,16C; photostactic copy in the Hist. Soc. of PA Nos. 16B, 16C), dated September 27, 1714, proved November 25, 1714. In the inventory filed with this will there was listed a "Large Dutch Bible L1, 10S in the parlour (Ibid No. 16B). Inasmuch as the DuChastel De Blangerval family resided in Flanders, a part of the Spanish Low Countries, it is probable that this was a Flemish Bible.
This coat of arms which is described by the French heralds as "D'azur, a un chevron d'or, accompagne de trois dememe recroisetees et jes pleds fiches, posees deux en chef, etI'autre a la pointe de I'ecu" is given as the arms of the Du Chastel De Blangerval family by many authorities. (Le comte de Renesse, Dictionnaire des figures heraldiques" vol 5 page 92; D. de Mailhol, "Dict. hist, et heral de la noblesse francaise," vol. 1 page 319, Jouffroy d'Echavannes op. cit. supra, vol 1 page 124 and vol 2 page 86; Louis-Pierre d'hozier, "Armour general de France"' Vol 1 part 1 pages 130-31; de la
Chenaye-Desbois, Dictionaire de la noblesses", 3rd edition , vol 5 pages 286-88; J.B. Rietstap "Armour General"; V.Rolland, "Armories des families contenues dans l'Armorial General'). But none of the works mention a crest for the family; this being the explainable on the ground that on the continent the crest is not considered an intregal part of the arms.THE HERALDIC SEAL
Affixed to this will at the place where the testors signature would normally appear, is the hearldic seal of Captain Edmond Du Chastel unaccompanied by any signature; the will being signed only by the witnesses, whose signatures appear in there usual position at the left -hand side of the document. This seal on red wax shows in perfect detail the arms as given above. The witnesses are not indicated. The shield has the round base peculiar to Spanish coats of arms and those of the Holy Roman Empire at the period of Spanish domination. The mantling closely resembles that of the (hereditary) Chevalier created by Letters Patent (Bernard, "Blason ou Art Heraldique." plate 27. The helmet faces front and displays two grilles in the center and two others which form the sides of the helmet ; the minute size of the carving preventing use of a greater number. A helmet facing front; with varying numbers of grills according to the rank was used to designate the rank of Marquis, Countand Chevalier crearted by the letters Patent; although the better practice required that the helmet of a count be turned one third to the right (Ibid; Jouffroy d'Echavannes "Armorial universal" Vol one pp 64Note 3001: Part 2 CASTEEL
The genealogy of the Counts Du Chastel De Blangerval which follows has been taken from the works of de la Chenaye-Desbois and Louis-Pierre d'Hozier (loc. cit. supra.).
The Du Chastel, Du Chatel, or Van Den Casteel family of Flanders had as its founder Gilles Du Chastel conseiller to Louis Count of Flanders, and then to his son in law Phillip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Gilles Du Chastel died in 1403 (see L. Gilliodts-van Severen. Inv, des achives de la ville de Bruges" Vol. 3, page 497 where he is called "Gilles Van Den Casteele"in 1403) and was the Grandfather of Antoine Du Chastel, Seigneur d'Emmerin, Thurmaisnl, etc., Ecuyer and Esprivetier to Phillip the Handsome, Archduke of
Austria, in 1490; who married Beatrix De Gavarelle, Dame De Marcon ville, who was nurse to Francis of Austria, elder brother of Phillip called The Handsome. They had: Jean Du Chastel who married Catherine Van Den Brande of Whom: Jacques Du Chastel, Chevalier, Seigneur De Blangerval, Marconelles, etc., employed on various embassies, Gentleman of the Household to the ?Holy Roman Emperpr Charles V., and to Phillip II., Grand-Bailli and Chatelain of Lillie; died in 1574; hgaving married Jeanne Du Bois de Fioennes, Dame De Bourse and La Vacquerie, through whom the Seigneurie fo Blangerval came to the Du Chastel family on the death of _____ Du Bois De Fiennes, her brother; she died in 1559 and was the mother of Phillippe Du Chastel De Blangerval, Chevalier, Seineur De Blangerval, La Bourse, Marconville, Noyelles and Rolleghem; created Chevalier in 1563, member of the Council of War, Gentleman of the Household to his Caholic Majesty in 1574, Captian of one of the Emperor's five companies in Ordinary; Governor and of the Castle of Lille; Governor and Grand-Bailli of the City Castle and Chgatellenie of Oudenarde; married Dec. 21 1569, Marie DeLa Salle, Dame De Terramesnil and Beaurain, daughter of No_ _e Homme Pierre De La Salle and of Nicole Turpin; and left by his wife, who died in 1626, the high and powerful Seigneur; Maximillen Du Chastel, Chevalier Seigneur De Bangerval, Rolleghem, La Bourse, Noyelles, etc., created Chevalier in 1615, Colonel of the Infantry in 1621, Gentleman De La Bouche to the Archduke of Austria; died while Governor and Grand-Bailli of the City, Castle and Chatellenie of Oudenarde. He married Oct. 11, 1608, Suzanne d'Andrea Dame de Petrieu daughter of Don Geronimo d'Andrea, Sieur de Winhem; and had the Noble and Illustrious Seigneur; Jerome-Phillipe Du Chastel Comte De Blangerval, Seigneurde Rolleghem, Marconville, etc., Hereditary Governor and Grand-Bailli of the Chatellenie of Oudenarde. Colonal of a Regiment of Walloon Infantry, and Council of War; in whose favor the Seigneurie of Blangerval was erected into a County by Letters-Patent of the year 1664. He married first, Louise de Bellefourriere who died without issue in 1666; second, March 18, 1673, Marie-anne-Michelle de Gand, daughter of the Noble and Illustrious Seigneur Jacques de Gand, Marquie d'Hem and of Michelle de Varenes. Jerome-Phillippe de Chastel, who made his will Sept. 25, 1692 , had by his second wife: (1) Guillebert-Francois-Joseph Du Chastel, who follows, (2) Alberic-Adrien-Francois-Joseph Du Chastel, reported s\after his brother. Guillebert-Francoiw-Joseph Du Chastel Comte De Blangerval, styled thus in an Arret of the Parliament of Paris, Feb 5, 1716, which styles his brother Sieur Comte de Petrieu, with whom he was at law in the Gouvernance of Lille, July 30 1712, to secure the division of the estate of Marie-Anne Michelle de Gand Hem, their mother. He married ______ de Varennes. Seigneur d'Houplines, and of Phillippotte de Gand de Hem; by whom he had : (1) and (2) two sons who died unmarried. (3) Marie-Phillip-pe-Alberique de Chastel, Comtesse de Blangerval, who married, July 24, 1714, Francois-Eugene, Marquis d'Assignies, Seigneur de Werquin. Alberic-Adrien-Francois-Joseph du Chastel Comte de Petrieu, Houpelin and Beaumnoir; Seigneur de la Vacquerie: lived in
Diocese of Tournai: married, Jan 28, 1706, Marie-Ernestine de Houchin, daughter of the Noble and Illustrious Seigneur Charles-Claude de Houchin, styled Marquis de Longuastre, Vicomte de Hautbourdin, etc. and of Beatrix du Chastel-de la Houwardrie. In the Arret of the Parliament of Paris dated Feb 5, 1716 mentioned above, he is styled Sieur Comte de Petrieu. His children were: (1) Alberic-Albert-Francois-Eugene-Joseph de Chastel who follows, (2)
_____du Chastel, an Ensign in the Walloon Guards in Spain. (3) _____ du Chastel, at first Cannonews, and then named in 1752, Abess of the Chapter of Dennain-lez-Valenciennes. (4) ______ du Chastel, Canoness of Denian. (5) ____ du Chastel, Canoness at Moustier-sur-Lambre.
Note 3001 Part 3. May 28, 1938
Alberic-Albert Francois-Eugene-Joseph du Chastel, Comte de Pettrieu, born Nov. 15, 1714 and received, Aug. 12, 1727 into the group of Noblemen being educated in the College Mazarin, called the Four Nations at Paris , upon the Titles produced before the Judge of Arms of France (L.P. d'Hozier calls him Maximilien-Joseph-Jerome du Chastel), and married in May, 1763, Marie-Albertine de Lannoy, born in 1737.
Another genealogy of this family in the work, "Tablettes genealogiques," part VIII, page 195 is cited by de la Chenaye-Desbois; but the present writer has not seen it. It is probable that some of the seals of this family have been preserved in the Archives du Department du Nord, Lille, France; the Archives du Department du Pas-de-Calais, Arras, France; and in the adjoining Departements of Belgium. Perhaps some of these seals have been published in the better known works on the subject to which unfortunately, I do not have
access. (Douet d' Arcq, "Collection des sceaux des Archives nationales," Paris, 1863-68, 3 vols.; Germain Demay, "Inventaire des. sceaux de l'Artois et de la Picardie," Paris, 1877; de Raadt, "Sceaux Armoiries des Pays-Bas", etc.)BONDE
To return now to Captain Edmond Du Chastel De Blangerval, whose parentage has not yet been discovered, although the informstion given above sufficiently identifies the particular family to which he belongs. It appears that on May 1, 1693, he married Christian Bonde or Boone also of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania Archives, 2nd ser, vol 8, pg viii.) who was the sister of Abraham Bonde (will of Edmond de Chastel, cit. supra.) and Wenetie Bonde wife of Jerimiah Collett (will of Christian Bonde du Chastel, cit supra; Gilbert Cope MS. Coil., Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, tittles Bonde, Boon, Collett). The Early Philadelphia and Delaware County records contain frequent references to the Bonde family, now called Boon, founded by Anders Svenson Bonde who came from Sweden with Munuit or Hollander. (Historical Atlas of Delaware County , PA.," pp ix , xiii, xx, and maps nos. 6. 16; H.D. Paxson, "Where Pennsylvania History Began," pp210,11,16,18,29; Pennsylvania Magazine, vol 7, pp106-107.) In the 1693 tax list for Philadelphia County " Andr Swanson Boon," who had "Three sons of Age" living at home was assesst L350 and possessed 750 acres of land. Christian Boande was probably his Granddaughter as she is not mentioned in his will, dated April 18, 1696, proved June 1, 1696 ( Phila., book A, page 339) which names wife Anneka; sons Swan, Peter, Hance, Neeles, Andreasa, Wolla ans Ambeo Jr.; and three daughters. No genealogy of this Swedish Colonial family has come to my attention, although the Bondes were a distinguished noble family in Sweden (Bertil-Boethius, "Svenskt Biografisht Lexikon," Vol. 5, pages 303-412, article Bonde; J.B. Rietstap, op. cit. supra.").
The Du Chastel home in Philadelphia was located on Front street at Morris Alley, now called Gatzmer street, adjioning the home of the first Anthony Morris in what was then a fashionable district of the city (Philadelphia Co. deeds, book Book E., No. 2, L.A., page 171; Book E, No. 3, pages 50, 245; deed in Exemplification Record, Vol. 7, page 78; R.C. Moon, (The Morris Family of Philadelphia," Vol. 1, page 46). From the inventories of the estates of the Captain and his widow it appears that their residence was a comfortable two-story dwelling with a room for the servants on the second flor. In size and style it probably resembled the Morris mansion described by Dr. Moon, as the 1693 assessment for the two neighbors was the same, L800 (Pennsylvania Magazine," Vol. 8, Page 87 etc.). As judged by the assessment of that year there were but four colonists possessing greater wealth than Captain Du Chastel and Anthony Morris.
Note: 3001. Part 4 June 4, 1938
CASTEELPirate and Privateer. At the close of the seventeeth century the port of Philadelphia was a veritable haven for the pirates that preyed upon the Spanish and French shipping in time of war under letters of marque; and in time of peace on any ship they dared board. It was the practice of wealthy Philadephians to outfit ships with arms, rum and supllies and send them to the pirates of Madagascar who could offer in exchange the cargos taken from India merchantmen. So great was the complaint of Colonial shippers that the Admirality sent Captain Thomas Robinson from England with a commission to put an end to pirarcy in Philadelphia.
The report of the commissioner to has superior, the Earl of Romney, describes his visit to Philadelphia on June 6. 1697, and complains of his lack of success in "That there were warrants out for apprehending Charles Goss, Edmond Duke Castell, George Thompson, Adam Birth, and James Miller and Pyrates notwithstanding which they were publickly and dayly seen up and down the streets of Philadelphia without any notice taken of them.("Archives of Maryland," vol. 23, page 161; Vol. 25, page 569.)'The Pyrats were much alarm'd at that time," wrote Matthew Vanderheydens on July 15, 1697, "beingI was tould Occasion'd by Captain Thomas Robinson his Comming up there with some Commission to call them to Accot... Ibid, Vol. 23, page 163.)
Apparently Captain Du Chastel continued his career as a "merchant" and privateersman or pyrate as the commissioner called him with honor and profit; because during Queen Anne's War he was given command of the sloop "Resolution" under the letters of marque as the following abstract indicates: "1707- Nov. 9. Where as her Majesty on the 4 May 1702 declared war against the Kings of France and Spaine and whereas Capt. George Roach, John van Lawer and the Hurst Merchants hath equipped the sloop Resolution for a private man of war, Capt. Edmund Du Castell is commissioned Commander. p. 52 ("Publications of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania," vol. 6 page 287; original in Liber A.A.A. of Commission Office of Secretary of State, Trenton, NJ, pp 52-53; also in microfilm in college of W.P.A. Historical Records Survey for New JerseyWILLS
The will of Capt. Edmon Du Chastel is very brief and reads in part as follows: "Philadelphia ye Day of Aprill 1702 The Last Will and Testament of Edmond Du Castell being in health and perfect memory and extending to take a voyage to sea not knowing how it will please God to Dispose of me... give to my brother Adam Boone one Silver Spoon and unto Eve daughter to John and Mary Jordon (?) one Silver Spoon & unto Each and Every of my Brothers and Sisters . . . one Gold Ring . . . Item ... unto Christian Du Castell my well beloved Wife all my estate Both Real and personal in whatsoever part or parts of the World they they shall happen to be situate in & besides what shall happen to be in this province. (signed)
Edmond Du Castell (Wax Seal Broken)This will was proved Mar. 25, 1713-14 (Philadelphia Co. PA., Register of Wills Office Book C. p.373, shelf no. 285&1/2). ; photostatic copy in Hist. Soc. of PA., no 285&1/2). The accompanying inventory of his personal property lists it at L506 16s. 11d.
(27 Sep 1714)
The will of his wife is longer reading in part as follows: I Christian Du Castle . . . Widow. . . give Devise and bequeath Unto my Son Samuel My Silver Tankard, one Silver Porringer & Spoon and the Gold Ring with the Seal Also one feather Bed and Bolster & Curtains Valins and all other furniture belonging thereunto and one half of his fathers Wearing Apparell IT' I give Devise and Bequeath unto my Edmond A Silver Porringer & Spoon and ye Black Trunk Also the other half of his ffathers Apparell Also One ffeather Bed & Bolster with Curtains Vallins and all other furniture thereunto IT I give unto my Daughter Christian my Best Cabinet and my Gold Chain or Neckless with my Gold Girdle Bustle & Gold Shoe Buckle ALSO a large Gold Ring and ye Silver Porringer marked CDC with the little Silver Spoon belonging to it And one other Silver Spoon Two Silver Salts Six small Silver Teaspoons and all my Wearing Apparell IT All ye rest and residue of my Effects. . . shall be equally divided between my three children above mentioned. . . And Lastly, I do Hereby Appiont my loving Sister Wenetie Colett and my friend Edward Church . . . my Exectutors. . . for their trouble . . .give them the sum of ffive pounds. (signed) Christian Du Castle
(wafer seal bearing indistinct impression)this will was dated Sept. 27, 1714, and proved Nov. 25, 1714. (Ibid.,Book D., page 13, Shelf no.16, 16B, 16C; photostatic copy in Hist. Soc. of PA. no. 16, 16B, 16C.
By a writing dated Nov. 27, 1714, and witnessed by "Samuel Du Castel" and Peter Evans, "Weyntie Collett" renounced her right to serve as Executratrix under the will (Ibid., shelf no. 16c) There is a wax seal beside the signature of Weyntie Collett besring the impression of a woman's head in profile. No later reference to Samuel Du Chastel has been found. The inventory of Christian Du Chastel's estate (Ibid., shelf no. 16B) enumerated the articles of furniture in each room of the house. The personal estate totaled L489 2s. 2d. or something less than than that of her husband
Note 3001 Part 5 June 11, 1938CASTEEL
Before proceeding to the next generation of this family which dropped the prefix "du" from the name and adopted the spelling "Castel" or "Casteel," a few words of explanation of the history of the name are appropriate. The name means "of the Castle" and has been spelled with many variations. The Dutch and Flemish form is "van den Casteel" ; The French , "du Chastel" or "du Chatel." In Flanders however, the Flemish tongue showed its influence upon the French form which was "dou Castiel" in 1296, "dou Chastiel" in 1732 and "du Kastiel." Two dozen variations in spelling are given for the word "Chasteau" including those mentioned above, by La Curne de Sainte-Palaye in his "Dictionaire Historique de l'Anccien Langue Francais." In one of the earliest spellings of Capt. du Chastel's name on record in Philadelphia; it appears as "Edmond Du Castel" Deed Book E. no. 2, L.A. , p,171) which is a more perfect French spelling than some of the later examples.1. Captain Edmond Du Chastel had by his wife Christian Bonde the following children :
2. Edmond, who follows.
3. Samuel of whom nothing is known beyond what can be learned fron his mother's will,
4. Christian who married, April 17, 1720, James Allen, at Christ Church, Philadelphia ("Pennsylvania Archives," 2nd ser., vol 8, p. 43).Casteel Plantation
2. Edmond du Chastel, 2nd hereafter called Edmund Casteel, of "Casteel" plantation, St. John's or Piscataway Parish, Prince George County Maryland, removed from Philadelphia to Prince George County where he purchased the plantation which he patented under the name of "Casteel," Dec 10, 1714 (MD His.Soc. MS., Calvert Paper No. 882, page 167); the original grant having been dated Oct 12, 1713 (Prince George County , MD deeds book Y , page 575); and the survey, Dec 3, 1713. By subsequent purchases of adjoining lands he aquired a tract which he patented under the name of "Edmonds Frolic Enlarged" and later conveyed to his son Meshach Casteel (Ibid., Book TT, page 638; Ibid., Book JRM3, page 373). And in the year 1742 when his health was failing (Ibid., court minutes, book CC, page 129) and his wife Johanna (also called Hannah) had died (Ibid., court minutes, pages 109,608) he conveyed part of "Casteel" plantation to his son "Edmond Casteel Junr planter" (Ibid deeds, Book Y, page 575). The last references to Edmund Casteel, 2nd occur in November 1743; and to his wife, in 1733.
There is no will on record for either of them, and the deeds cited above prove the identity of only two of their children, Edmond and Meshach. Nevertheless the writer has found evidence which leads him to include John and Joseph among the children, although the evidence is only circumstantial. The "Maryland Historical Society Magazine," vol 9, pp275, 357-58, has published a roster of Maryland troops in French and Indian War , including the names of John, Zachariah and Peter Casteel. The children of Edmund and Johannah Casteel known with certainty are:5. Edmond 3rd., who follows,
6. Meshach, who follows after his brother. And probably,
7. Joseph , who appears as a bondsman in a transaction dated August term, 1745 (Prince George Co. ct. minutes, Book DD, p. 196)
8. John, who married Rebeccah _________, by whom he had a son Henry Casteel baptized, Aug. 25, 1765. )MD Hist Soc. MS Piscataway Parish Register, Prince George Co. , MD., page 351). In 1773 John Casteel was living in ?Bedford Co. PA. near Shadrack Casteel ("Penna Achives," 3rd ser. vol. 22, p.44), and served in the Revolution in Washington Co. PA., militia (Ibid, 5th ser., vol. 4, pp. 394, 7045. Edmund Casteel 3rd, of "Casteel" plantation, Piscataway Parish, Prince George Co. MD., died leaving a will dated April 7, 1772, and proved March 24, 1773 (Prince George Co., willsl Book T, No. 1, pages 48-49; Magurder, "Maryland Wills"), by which he gave to his wife Rebecca_____ a life estate in Casteel plantation and his personal estate and provided for the sale and distribution of the property in equal shares to his children, whom he names, at her death. His wearing apparel, perhaps including items inheirted from Capt. Edmond, he left to his son Shadrach. The inventory of his estate, made April 10, 1773 (Ibid., inventories, book T, No. 1, page 264), lists a large Black Box which may refer to the "Black Trunk" given by the will of Christian du Chastel to Edmond, 2nd.
The following children are named in Edmund Casteel's will:
9. Shadrach, who follows.
10. Abednego.
11. Francis.
12. Lucy the wife of ______ Athey.
13. Kezia, wife of (James ? ) Mitchell, On August 30, 1771, Edmund Casteel, 3rd, conveyed to James Mitchell a part of "Casteel" plantation (Ibid., deeds Book AA, No. 2, page 291).
14. Susannah, wife of _______ Scace.
15. Sarah, wife of _______ Medley.
16. Cassandra, born Jan *, 1753 (MD hist. Soc. MS., Piscataway Parish Register ), who was sole exectrix under her father's will.
17. Charity6. Meshach Casteel, of "Edmonds Frolic Enlarged",) St. John's or Piscataway Parish, Prince George county, MD., signed as the next of kin, the inventory of the estate of his brother Edmund Casteel, April 10, 1773; died prior to 1790, when his widow Catherine appears in the Federal census as the head of a family of eight. His widow, Catherine Casteel, placed a chattel mortgage on her Negroes March 31, 1791 (Ibid., deed, Book JJ, No. 2, page 478); sold her dower rights to "Edmond's Frolick Enlarged," July 27, 1796 (Ibid., Book IRM No. 4, page 527); and gave an additional deed to her interest in it Jan. 2,
1797 (Ibid., IRM, No. 5, page 116). Of their children the records mention specifically only the following:18. Edmund, whose descent from Edmund Casteel, 2nd is recited in a deed given hereafter.
19. Rebecca, born Nov. 18, 1772 (MD hist Soc. MS Piscataway Parish Register ).9. Shadrach Casteel , 3rd son of "Casteel" plantation purchased land from Rachel Watkins about 750 acres (Prince George County deeds Book PP, page 83) and resided there until his removal to Flintsone Creek, Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County, PA., before 1773 (Pennsylvania Archives," 3d series, vol. 22, page 8). He died in Bedford County, PA., leaving a long and interesting will (Bedford county, PA., wills book ___, page___; abstract in "Proceedings of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania," vol. 10, page 165) dated Sept. 24, 1795, proved Dec. 10. 1795 by which he left his land to his son Archibald, and made bequests to the children mentioned below. He appointed his wife Laurena sole executratrix , but she resigned this right Dec. 10, 1795 "on accounts of infirmities of old age." Their children mentioned in the will , were:
20. Thomas, who follows
21. Archibald, who received his father's lands in Bedford County and in the Federal census of 1790 was the head of a family of five. He served in the Revolution in the same company with his brother Thomas ("Penna. Archives," 5th series, Vol. 5, page 110), in the Bedford County Militia.
22. Ezedock, who was also the head of a family in Bedford County for the census od 1790.
23. Jesse.
24. Elizabeth, mentioned in the wil as the wife of ___ Whitecar.18. Edmund Casteel, of "Edmond's Frolick Enlarged," St John's or Piscataway Parish, Prince George County, MD., conveyed to Reed Magurder by a deed dated Feb. 1, 1795, "all that part of a tract or parcel of land called Casteels part of Edmunds Frolick enlarged lying and being of the county aforesaid heretofore conveyed by a certain Edmund Casteel deceased to his son Meshach Casteel Father to the present Edmund Casteel and Heir at law of said Meshach Casteel to whom the said land descended. . . (Prince George County Deeds, Book IRM, page 373).
The following records appear to refer to this Edmund Casteel, although the " Ducatel " references might conceivably refer to an emigre of the French Revolution, as a French statesman named " Duchatel" was executed in 1793.On May 28, 1795, Edmond Ducatel married Ann Pineau (MD Hist. Soc. MS. collection, Maryland Marriages 1777-1804," page 62); Rev. Francis Belson officiating. Pineau is the name of a family of Paris called "Pineauyde Viennay, Seigneurs de Luce (Mercure de France," May 10, 1739, page 1635; de la Chenaye-Debois, "Dictr. de la Noblesse" etc) . If Ann Pineau was a French woman the spelling of "Ducatel" might have been adopted at her suggestion by Edmund Casteel in order to indicate its French origin.
Next there is the story of Jules Timoleon Ducatel, born in Baltimore, June 6, 1796, died there April 23, 1849, whose father never named, is said to have been the leading Pharmacist of Baltimore. Jules T. Ducatel was educated at St. Mary's College, and later studied science in in Paris, finally returning to Baltimore to occupy a chair in the University of Maryland. He was a well known scientist an writer (Hyamson, Dict. of Univ. Biography," page 179; Nat. Encyc. of Am. Biog., Vol 4 page 544; Appleton's Cyclopedia of Am. Biog., 1887, Vol. 20 page 240).
25. Delila, daughter of Edmund and Ann Casteel was born April 14, 1797 (MD. Hist. Soc., MS coll., "Reg. of St. John's or Piscataway Parish," Prince George County, MD."). On April 4, 1801, Edmund Casteel married Mary Hardy (Prince George County Marriage Records). On June 13, 1832, Edmond and Mary Casteel then living in Washington, D.C. according to the recital of the deed. conveyed to Ignatus L. Hardy the estate called "Forest" (Prince George County deeds Book A.B. No. 11, page 431).
An examination of the Washington City Directory discloses that he was listed as "Edward Casteel Gentleman" in the year 1834. It is scarely likely that this Edmund Casteel, Gent, is the same person who appears in the Baltimore Directory during the first quarter of the ninteenth century styled "Edme. Ducatel & sons, Pharmacists." Nevertheless this close resemblance in Christian and family names is an interesting coincidence and merits investigation.20. Thomas Casteel of Cumberland Valley township, Bedford County, PA., born in Prince George County, MD., son of Shadrach and laurena
Casteel married ____ before 1779 ("Penna Archives," 3rd ser., vol. 22, p163) resided in Bedford County, PA., as late as 1790 when his family was listed in the Federal census as consisting of himself, four boys under 16, and two females. Both Thomas and his brother Archibald served as privates in Captain Evan Cessna's company of Bedford County militia during the Revolutionary War (Ibid 5th ser., Vol. 5, p. 110) and after the war they were in service in 1789 (Ibid 6th ser., Vol. 3 p. 27).
Before 1798 Thomas Casteel, following the example of the Friend Family, removed with his family to what is now Garrett County MD., and settled on the old Blooming Rose road near the McMullen farm about a mile and a half from Friendsville. In 1798 he appeared in the assessment list; and in the census of 1800 his was listed in this same neighborhood, Sandy Creek Hundred as the head of a family of ten. (Scharf. History of Western Maryland," Vol. 2 , page 1519. Charles E. Hoye, "Garrett County History of Casteel Family," in August 9, 1934, issue of "The Mountain Democrat," Os\akland, MD Ibid., First Assessment of what is now Garrett County ," reprinted from "Mountain Democrat") Thomas Casteel died before 1830, exact date unknown, and left among others, the following children:25. (duplicate #) Thomas, born in Pennsylvania between 1770 and 1780, according to the Federal census of 1830 which lists him as head of a family.
26. Jeremiah, head of a family of nineteen persons in the Federal census of 1820 for Preston County, W. VA.
27. Shadrach who follows:
28. Nathaniel, who follows.
29. John.
30. Shadrach Casteel, son of Thomas , was born in Bedfrod Co. PA., about 1780; spent his youth in Garrett Co. Md., where his father settled before 1798; and after 1820 removed to Preston Co., (W)VA., which adjoins Garrett, settling on the southside of Muddy Creek at the Methany Mill (C.E. Hoye, Garrett Co. History of The Casteel Family"' Oren F. Morton. "History of Preston Co., W. Va."; Federal and VA. census records. His children as given by the histories, were: Archibald, born about 1803 in Garrett County, married Susan De Witt, daughter of Peter and Rebecca De Witt of Preston County.31. Elizabeth, born about 1805 in Garrett County , married Joseph De Witt, son of Peter and Rebecca De Witt born about 1803, died in 1865 in Garrett Co. (then Allegany Co.) leaving a will which names his widow; the names of all their children as heir-in-law appear on a deed executed about this time (Mrs. Wm. H. De Witt, (The De Witt Family", a reprint from "The Republican" Oakland, MD., 1937 gives the lineage correctly. Vol. VI. of "The Compendium of Am. Genealogy", page 398, contains two errors: it makes Joseph the son of Henry and Elizabeth Friend De Witt when trhe census and court records show the he was the son of Peter; and it give Shadrah Casteel the of Preston as "Shadrach du Castel, Jr." from Bedford Co., PA which incorrect because it assumes that he was the son of Shadrach. no. 9 above when he actually was the grandson. In other respects the De Witt lineage given by the Compendium appears to be quite accurate).
32. Meshach.
33. John.
34. Jeremiah.
35. Rebecca.
36. Thomas, born about 1814 in Garrettt County. married Huldah _____, and had five children according to the Census of 1850 for Garrett Co.
37. Nathaniel, born 1818, died 1893.28. Nathaniel Casteel, son of THomas, was born about 1789 in Bedford County , PA., and died April 2, 1866, in Garrett County where he is buried with his wife in the Casteel grave yard, on a hill above the site of his home in Sang Run District, now on the Rhodeheaver farm. He married Jane McMullin who died March 30, 1870 in her 85th year.
Christiane came to Philadelphia in the ship "America" from Rotterdam with her father. The "Letters of William Penn" available at the Old Uppsala Library, has reference to Cornelius van Bom stating he was a local baker.
I, Christian Du Castle, Widow, give Devise and bequeath Unto my Son Samuel My Silver Tankard, one Silver Porringer & Spoon and the Gold Ring with the Seal. Also one feather Bed and Bolster & Curtains, Valins and all other furniture belonging thereunto and one half of his fathers Wearing Apparell. I give Devise and Bequeath unto my son Edmond A Silver Porringer & Spoon and ye Black Trunk. Also the other half of his fathers Apparell. Also One feather Bed and Bolster with Curtains, Vallins and all other furniture thereunto. I give unto my Daughter Christian my Best Cabinet and my Gold Chain or Neckless with my Gold Girdle Bustle and Gold Shoe Buckle. Also a large Gold Ring and ye Silver Porringer marked CDC with the little Silver Spoon belonging to it. And one other Silver Spoon, Two Silver Salts, Six small Silver Teaspoons and all my Wearing Apparell. All ye rest and residue of my Effects... shall be equally divided between my three children above mentiond. And Lastly, I do Hereby Appoint my loving Sister Wenetie Colett and my friend Edward Church..my Executors... for their trouble, give them the sum of five pounds.
(signed) Christian Du Castle (wafer seal bearing indistinct impression)This will was dated September 17, 1714 and proved November 25, 1714. (Pennsylvania Archives)
By a writing dated November 17, 1714 and witnessed by Samuel Du Castel and Peter Evans, Wyntie Collett renounced her right to serve as Executratrix. No later reference to Samuel Du Chastl has been found.
The inventory of Christian Du Chastel's estate enumerated the articles of furniture in each room of the house.
Zadock (Ezedock) CASTEEL (RWS)
CENSUS: 1850; IA, Des Moines Co., Franklin Twp, p.373
169/178 30 Sep 1850
Roberts, William 48 ME Farmer $600
Delia 39 MD
Margery 18 OH
Marcus 17 "
Louisa 15 "
Sarah Jane 12 IA
William 10 "
Mary 8 "
Casteel, Sarah 90 VA illit.
Louisa A. 60 PAREVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION: NARA microfilmed series 805, reel 170
Casteel, Zakock wid. Sarah R1795
Monroe Co., OH 1841, aged abt 90
enl. Wood Rangers, Bedford, PA
b. Pr. Georges Co., MD, Bible in hands of missing sister, age 26 at Declaration of Independence
res. Bedford, PA, at enlistment
has resided since in PA, MD, VA, & now Monroe Co., OH
people who can vouch for him: John Keller, John Cason?, John Byers, William Davidson, Hugh Wybrant Esqr., Philip McWillams, Samuel Anderson, Daniel Pettay
signed Zadock, his X mark, Casteel5 Feb 1846
Sarah Casteel, Union Twp, Monroe, OH, aged 93, widow of Zadock
md. him Spring, 1773, when she was 20, in Bedford, PA
he d. 11 Jan 1844
she had 5 children, no DOBs, 2yrs. + months between them
Loiza, 4th child, only one now living...she aged 566 Jun 1846 Morgan Co., OH
Loiza, X, Atha's deposition: Bible now destroyed, but her birth 16 Jun 1790, sister Lucy was 4 yrs. & 4 mo. older (missing, could be dead or alive) brother between she & Lucy, now decd; one brother younger, he also decd . . .
also mother told her of one brother older than Lucy, but he died in infancy.
/Francis Athy
/George Athy b: 1642 d: 7 MAR 1709/10
/Thomas Athy b: ABT. 1695 d: AFT. 1764
| \Sarah ---------- b: 1666
/Owen Athy b: 1736
| | /Charles Fenley
| \Elizabeth Fenley
Sarah Athy b: ABT. 1753 d: ABT. 1847
| /Edmond Casteel III
\Lucy Casteel b: 1733
\Rebecca --------
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT
9. Shadrach Casteel, 3rd son of "Casteel" plantation purchased land from Rachel Watkins about 750 acres (Prince George County deeds Book PP, page 83) and resided there until his removal to Flintsone Creek, Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County, PA., before 1773 (Pennsylvania Archives," 3d series, vol. 22, page 8). He died in Bedford County, PA., leaving a long and interesting will (Bedford county, PA., wills book ___, page___; abstract in "Proceedings of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania," vol. 10, page 165) dated Sept. 24, 1795, proved Dec. 10. 1795 by which he left his land to his son Archibald, and made bequests to the children mentioned below. He appointed his wife Laurena sole executratrix , but she resigned this right Dec. 10, 1795 "on accounts of infirmities of old age." Their children mentioned in the will, were:
20. Thomas, who follows
21. Archibald, who received his father's lands in Bedford County and in the Federal census of 1790 was the head of a family of five. He served in the Revolution in the same company with his brother Thomas ("Penna. Archives," 5th series, Vol. 5, page 110), in the Bedford County Militia.
22. Ezedock, who was also the head of a family in Bedford County for the census of 1790.
23. Jesse.
24. Elizabeth, mentioned in the will as the wife of ___ Whitecar.Will of Shadrack Casteel
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Shadrack Casteel of Flintstone Creek Cumberland Valley Township and Bedford County v Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Farmer being in perfect strength of mind and memory. Thanks be to God for all of his mercies and calling to mind the mortalitty of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in the manner and (journful Lowing vozt). First I reccomend my soul into the hands of God who gave it and my body, I reccomend to the earth to buried in the decetion of m executors in a decentChristian manner, and touching such worldly estates at it hathe pleased God to bless me with. I give and dispose of thee same in the manner and form to with, I give and bequeth unto my dearly and beloved wife Luraner Casteel choices of my forty acres and the choice of my cows one together with her bed and bedding together with all my household furniture and the rest of my estate to be sold and the money collected for her uses after all of my debts and funeral expenses is paid together with all my cash and debts that there is to collect to _______ her full part and testrimony. Then i bequeth unto my son Archibel Casteel the land i now live on to the mouth of the Muddy Run and from there N\O the creek to Bill Blares line and Archibel is to pay to my son Zadick twenty five pounds current money of Pennsylvania to be paid one full year after my decease. Then i give and beqweath to my daughter Elizabeth Whiticar fifteen pounds current money of Pennsylvania in two full years after my desease to be paid by Archibel heir. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Casteel fifty pounds current money of Pennsylvania, twenty five pounds to be paid three full years after my desease and the other twenty five pounds to be paid in four years after my disease to be paid by my son Archibel, I then give and bequeth to my son Jesse Casteel all my land below the mouth of the fore said Run to remain his property and to his (proper youse) and behafe to go with a strate line up a holler (Crofs) the land and i apoint my son Archald to take care of my beloved wife and he is to bild her a dwelling house on his part of the suitable for her to live in and to take care of her during her life., and do hereby constitute my derely beloved wife Lurana Casteel and Archiby Casteel my son to be my whole and sole Executor of this my last will and testament and do uttley disannul all former wills testaments bequeaths and executers here to fore made ratifiying and confirming this and no other as my last will and testament in witness where of i have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty four day of September one thousand seven hunndred and ninety four and in the twenty first year of independance of the United States of America Signed sealed published and delivered by him The said Shadrack Casteel as his last will and testament in the presents of us Wit His David Jackson Shadrack Casteel Bill Blare mark seal ______________________________________________________ Bedford CountyBefoire me John Andereson Esquire register of probate of wills and granting letters of administration in and for the County of Bedford in the state of Pennsylvania personally came the within named David Jackson and Bill Blare the two subscribing wittnesses to the above instrument of writting and on their soleom oaths taken before me to say that they were personally present and heard and gave the within named Shadrack Castreel sign seal publish pronounce and declare the said instrument of writting to be his last will and testament that at the time of doing the same the said Shadrack Casteel was of sound and _______ mind of memory accounting to the best of these informants knowledge and belief and that they subscribed their names there in his presents and at his request Sworn to subscribe Bill Blare This____________day David Jackson 1795 before me; John Andersen , Register _____________________________________________________ To John Andersen Register; December 10, 1795 Be it known that Lurana Casteel widow of Shadrack Casteel being appointed one of the executors of the last will and testament of the __ Shadrack Casteel. On account of the informities through old ag her ability to attend to the business of the executors (LIFE?) do hereby resign all my rights in the said executors (LIFE?) I decline acting in the _______________ in any shape what soever. witness my hand the day and year above writtenn. In the presence of Lurana L. Casteel Bill Blare mark David Jackson.
This will was typed as much as possible to keep the original flavor. Where lines or (______) appear (couldn't spell parentheisis, no what i mean) words were illegible and in future i may decipher and then correct.
(Transcriber of the above is unknown.)
CSA SOLDIERS BURIED IN CAMDEN CEMETERY
CAMDEN, WILCOX COUNTY, ALABAMA
Hare, Peter Alabama River Rangers - Co C 3rd AL Cav
1850 Wilcox County, Alabama Census:
715 41 167 HARE Mary 57 F NC
715 42 167 HARE Eliza 21 F AL
716 1 167 HARE John A. 19 M Farmer 1000 AL
716 2 167 HARE Peter 17 M Farmer AL
716 3 167 HARE Mary J. 16 F AL