Agnes "Nancy" Craig Harper married Capt James Dixon Caskey in Lancaster County on 21 Dec 1827. They lived in the Gills Creek Area. They had 7 children: Margaret A. Caskey born 1839, Elenor Jane Caskey born 1840, Alfred Andrews Caskey born 1842, Martha E. "Mattie" Caskey born 1844, John Harper Caskey born 1846, William Pinkney Caskey born 1849, and Julia Lathan Caskey born 1852.
"Mrs. Agnes C. Caskey, widow of the late James Dixon Caskey, died here last Sunday at 10 o'clock after a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late Andrew K. Harper and was 81 years of age the 16th of December last. The following brothers and sister survive her: Mr. John M. Harper and Mrs. Margaret Marshall of this county and Mr. P.C. Harper of Washington; also the following children: Messers John H. and W.P. Caskey, Mrs. Margaret A. Langley and Mrs Julia Hinson. Mrs. Caskey was a most estimable christian lady, and was greatly loved by all who knew her. She was devoted to her children, and was ever zealous in her untiring efforts to contribute to their welfare and happiness. She was, indeed, a good neighbor, socialble, kind, generous and charitable. The sick and needy ever found in her a true and helpful friend. For may years preceding her death, Mrs. Caskey was a consistent member of the A.R.P Church. Her remains were taken to Gills Creek Church Monday for interment, after appropriate services conducted at the house by the pastor, the Rev. W.C. Ewart. The Rev. J.H. Boldreidge officated at the grave, Mr. Ewart being too indisposed to accompany the funeral procession."
"Mrs. Agnes C. Caskey, widow of the late James Dixon Caskey, died here last Sunday at 10 o'clock after a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late Andrew K. Harper and was 81 years of age the 16th of December last. The following brothers and sister survive her: Mr. John M. Harper and Mrs. Margaret Marshall of this county and Mr. P.C. Harper of Washington; also the following children: Messers John H. and W.P. Caskey, Mrs. Margaret A. Langley and Mrs Julia Hinson. Mrs. Caskey was a most estimable christian lady, and was greatly loved by all who knew her. She was devoted to her children, and was ever zealous in her untiring efforts to contribute to their welfare and happiness. She was, indeed, a good neighbor, socialble, kind, generous and charitable. The sick and needy ever found in her a true and helpful friend. For may years preceding her death, Mrs. Caskey was a consistent member of the A.R.P Church. Her remains were taken to Gills Creek Church Monday for interment, after appropriate services conducted at the house by the pastor, the Rev. W.C. Ewart. The Rev. J.H. Boldreidge officated at the grave, Mr. Ewart being too indisposed to accompany the funeral procession."
Agnes "Nancy" Craig Harper married Capt James Dixon Caskey in Lancaster County on 21 Dec 1827. They lived in the Gills Creek Area. They had 7 children: Margaret A. Caskey born 1839, Elenor Jane Caskey born 1840, Alfred Andrews Caskey born 1842, Martha E. "Mattie" Caskey born 1844, John Harper Caskey born 1846, William Pinkney Caskey born 1849, and Julia Lathan Caskey born 1852.
"Mrs. Agnes C. Caskey, widow of the late James Dixon Caskey, died here last Sunday at 10 o'clock after a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late Andrew K. Harper and was 81 years of age the 16th of December last. The following brothers and sister survive her: Mr. John M. Harper and Mrs. Margaret Marshall of this county and Mr. P.C. Harper of Washington; also the following children: Messers John H. and W.P. Caskey, Mrs. Margaret A. Langley and Mrs Julia Hinson. Mrs. Caskey was a most estimable christian lady, and was greatly loved by all who knew her. She was devoted to her children, and was ever zealous in her untiring efforts to contribute to their welfare and happiness. She was, indeed, a good neighbor, socialble, kind, generous and charitable. The sick and needy ever found in her a true and helpful friend. For may years preceding her death, Mrs. Caskey was a consistent member of the A.R.P Church. Her remains were taken to Gills Creek Church Monday for interment, after appropriate services conducted at the house by the pastor, the Rev. W.C. Ewart. The Rev. J.H. Boldreidge officated at the grave, Mr. Ewart being too indisposed to accompany the funeral procession."
"Mrs. Agnes C. Caskey, widow of the late James Dixon Caskey, died here last Sunday at 10 o'clock after a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late Andrew K. Harper and was 81 years of age the 16th of December last. The following brothers and sister survive her: Mr. John M. Harper and Mrs. Margaret Marshall of this county and Mr. P.C. Harper of Washington; also the following children: Messers John H. and W.P. Caskey, Mrs. Margaret A. Langley and Mrs Julia Hinson. Mrs. Caskey was a most estimable christian lady, and was greatly loved by all who knew her. She was devoted to her children, and was ever zealous in her untiring efforts to contribute to their welfare and happiness. She was, indeed, a good neighbor, socialble, kind, generous and charitable. The sick and needy ever found in her a true and helpful friend. For may years preceding her death, Mrs. Caskey was a consistent member of the A.R.P Church. Her remains were taken to Gills Creek Church Monday for interment, after appropriate services conducted at the house by the pastor, the Rev. W.C. Ewart. The Rev. J.H. Boldreidge officated at the grave, Mr. Ewart being too indisposed to accompany the funeral procession."
Inscription
Agnes Craig / Wife of / James D. Caskey / Born / Dec. 7, 1816 / Died / May 1, 1898 /. The Lord is my shepherd/ I shall not want.
Gravesite Details
Tombstone has DOB as Dec 7, 1816; obit has Dec 16th. Bible records say Dec. 16, 1816.
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