The son of Luke and Susan (Crimin) Cassidy, He was born in County Monaghan, Ireland November 14, 1838. Prior to leaving Ireland, he was a Helmsman for the White Star Lines. He was married to Bridget Anne McGinnis on January 10, 1871. He moved the family to Bliss, Mi. in 1883 and made a homestead. He was a father of 5, all living at the time of his death. He was a Farmer in Bliss Mi.
The following information was from Emmet County newspaper, "Independent Democrat", dated March 21, 1902 -
Frank Cassidy, am leading citizen of Bliss twp was killed yesterday morning while hauling a load of wood near Sturgeon Bay. The incident was caused by team (of horses) running away.
Thomas Cassidy recounts the following tragic story about the death (20 March 1902) of his uncle Frank:
Uncle Frank, with his team was hauling a load of wood. Evidently there was no end-gate closing the front of the wagon-box and frank was sitting up-front on the loosely piled wood driving the team. As they descended a hill near Sturgeon Bay the grade became so steep that the wood suddenly slid forward out of the front of the wagon-box carrying Frank with it. He was unable to save himself and fell, along with the wood onto the evener, whiffletrees, wagon tongue, and then to the ground between the horses. Of course the sticks of wood fell onto the heels of the horses, and this unexpected uproar accompanied by the strong downhill push of the sleigh scared the team causing them to immediately run away at full speed and out of control. One of the horses was known to be of a rather nervous disposition, a good "kicker." and quick to run away at any slight provocation. Franks body was found laying in the middle of the road. Evidently he had died instantly from head injuries received when he fell between the horses. (from "Yesterday's People Revisited" by Raymond W. Kalbfleisch)
Wife- Bridgett Anna (McGinnis)
Children-
Susan Ellen Cassidy
Anna Elizabeth Cassidy
Alice May Cassidy
Francis Peter Cassidy
John Edward Cassidy
The following information was from Emmet County newspaper, "Independent Democrat", dated March 21, 1902 -
Frank Cassidy, am leading citizen of Bliss twp was killed yesterday morning while hauling a load of wood near Sturgeon Bay. The incident was caused by team (of horses) running away.
Thomas Cassidy recounts the following tragic story about the death (20 March 1902) of his uncle Frank:
Uncle Frank, with his team was hauling a load of wood. Evidently there was no end-gate closing the front of the wagon-box and frank was sitting up-front on the loosely piled wood driving the team. As they descended a hill near Sturgeon Bay the grade became so steep that the wood suddenly slid forward out of the front of the wagon-box carrying Frank with it. He was unable to save himself and fell, along with the wood onto the evener, whiffletrees, wagon tongue, and then to the ground between the horses. Of course the sticks of wood fell onto the heels of the horses, and this unexpected uproar accompanied by the strong downhill push of the sleigh scared the team causing them to immediately run away at full speed and out of control. One of the horses was known to be of a rather nervous disposition, a good "kicker." and quick to run away at any slight provocation. Franks body was found laying in the middle of the road. Evidently he had died instantly from head injuries received when he fell between the horses. (from "Yesterday's People Revisited" by Raymond W. Kalbfleisch)
Wife- Bridgett Anna (McGinnis)
Children-
Susan Ellen Cassidy
Anna Elizabeth Cassidy
Alice May Cassidy
Francis Peter Cassidy
John Edward Cassidy
The son of Luke and Susan (Crimin) Cassidy, He was born in County Monaghan, Ireland November 14, 1838. Prior to leaving Ireland, he was a Helmsman for the White Star Lines. He was married to Bridget Anne McGinnis on January 10, 1871. He moved the family to Bliss, Mi. in 1883 and made a homestead. He was a father of 5, all living at the time of his death. He was a Farmer in Bliss Mi.
The following information was from Emmet County newspaper, "Independent Democrat", dated March 21, 1902 -
Frank Cassidy, am leading citizen of Bliss twp was killed yesterday morning while hauling a load of wood near Sturgeon Bay. The incident was caused by team (of horses) running away.
Thomas Cassidy recounts the following tragic story about the death (20 March 1902) of his uncle Frank:
Uncle Frank, with his team was hauling a load of wood. Evidently there was no end-gate closing the front of the wagon-box and frank was sitting up-front on the loosely piled wood driving the team. As they descended a hill near Sturgeon Bay the grade became so steep that the wood suddenly slid forward out of the front of the wagon-box carrying Frank with it. He was unable to save himself and fell, along with the wood onto the evener, whiffletrees, wagon tongue, and then to the ground between the horses. Of course the sticks of wood fell onto the heels of the horses, and this unexpected uproar accompanied by the strong downhill push of the sleigh scared the team causing them to immediately run away at full speed and out of control. One of the horses was known to be of a rather nervous disposition, a good "kicker." and quick to run away at any slight provocation. Franks body was found laying in the middle of the road. Evidently he had died instantly from head injuries received when he fell between the horses. (from "Yesterday's People Revisited" by Raymond W. Kalbfleisch)
Wife- Bridgett Anna (McGinnis)
Children-
Susan Ellen Cassidy
Anna Elizabeth Cassidy
Alice May Cassidy
Francis Peter Cassidy
John Edward Cassidy
The following information was from Emmet County newspaper, "Independent Democrat", dated March 21, 1902 -
Frank Cassidy, am leading citizen of Bliss twp was killed yesterday morning while hauling a load of wood near Sturgeon Bay. The incident was caused by team (of horses) running away.
Thomas Cassidy recounts the following tragic story about the death (20 March 1902) of his uncle Frank:
Uncle Frank, with his team was hauling a load of wood. Evidently there was no end-gate closing the front of the wagon-box and frank was sitting up-front on the loosely piled wood driving the team. As they descended a hill near Sturgeon Bay the grade became so steep that the wood suddenly slid forward out of the front of the wagon-box carrying Frank with it. He was unable to save himself and fell, along with the wood onto the evener, whiffletrees, wagon tongue, and then to the ground between the horses. Of course the sticks of wood fell onto the heels of the horses, and this unexpected uproar accompanied by the strong downhill push of the sleigh scared the team causing them to immediately run away at full speed and out of control. One of the horses was known to be of a rather nervous disposition, a good "kicker." and quick to run away at any slight provocation. Franks body was found laying in the middle of the road. Evidently he had died instantly from head injuries received when he fell between the horses. (from "Yesterday's People Revisited" by Raymond W. Kalbfleisch)
Wife- Bridgett Anna (McGinnis)
Children-
Susan Ellen Cassidy
Anna Elizabeth Cassidy
Alice May Cassidy
Francis Peter Cassidy
John Edward Cassidy
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