Cassidy Family Lore

Submitted by: Chris Cassidy Schutz

 

Massillon CASSIDY was the oldest son of Jeremiah Alexander and Martha Matilda (JACKSON) CASSIDY. They had a plantation in Morristown, TN at the time of the Civil War. The story as written:

When Massillon was 16, he was in the war between the North and South, serving as a Confederate soldier. He came home to see his mother. The Union soldiers came and tried to find him. His mother, Martha Matilda, saw them coming and had him hide in the well with cedar bucket and windlass. The Captain asked for a drink of water when they had finished searching. Massillon's mother said, "On one condition. Provided I can have the first bucket load." When they drew the bucket up with him in it, the Captain said, "Madam, I am a man of my word. You can have the first bucket load."

Massillon went on to live a very full life that benefited the people of Lexington, Kentucky where he made his home. Thanks to the kindness of that Captain.

Chris Cassidy Schutz

NOTE: Thursday night Goindigo1 came into the room a little late. We told Chris about our special Songs, letters and poems night. Chris asked if we could share a story that had been handed down through the family. Of course we said yes. I was going to wait till Thursday to read it, but decided to share it now as more of you will see it. {{{{{Chris}}}}} Thank you!!!!

This story was handed down through a few branches of the CASSIDY family. 

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