Caswell Kite was born 04 August 1811 in Pitt County, North Carolina (his father was named Samuel Kite). This Caswell Kite married his 1st cousin, Harriett Kite, (her father was named David Kite & they were brothers).

Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967 marriage: Caswell Kite to Harriett Kite 1 October 1833, Fayette, Georgia. Known children born to this marriage are listed on the following census.

1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Caswell Kite
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Capt Moselys District, Fayette, Georgia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6

Caswell Kite in the 1850 District 29, Fayette, Georgia, United States Federal Census; enumerated 24 October 1850.
Name: Caswell Kite
Age: 41
Birth Year: abt 1809
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: District 29, Fayette, Georgia, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 513
Household Members:
Name Age
Caswell Kite 41 North Carolina
Harriet Kite 32 Georgia
Henry Kite 16 Georgia
Mary Kite 14 Georgia
Emily Kite 12 Georgia
Stephen Kite 10 Georgia 30 Jul 1840
Sarah Kite 08 Georgia
Samuel Kite 06 Georgia
David Kite 04 Georgia
Holly Kite 02 Georgia
Budd Kite 01 Georgia
Ciss Kite 1/12 Georgia

Caswell Kite in the 1860 Precinct 12, Greenville,Butler, Alabama
Name: Caswell Kite
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1810
Gender: Male
Birth Place: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Precinct 12, Butler, Alabama
Post Office: Greenville
Family Number: 1926
Household Members:
Name Age
Caswell Kite 50
H Kite 41
Emely Kite 21
Stephen Kite 18
Daniel Kite 16
Holly Kite 24 age appears inaccurate
David Kite 18
Martha Kite 09 Alabama 17 May 1852
Elizabeth Kite 04 Alabama

Caswell Kite in the 1870 Western District, Blue Branch, Burleson, Texas United States Federal Census
Name: Caswell Kite
Age in 1870: 58
Birth Year: abt 1812
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1870: Western District, Burleson, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Blue Branch *
Household Members:
Name Age
Caswell Kite 58
Harriet Kite 50
David Kite 23
John Kite 19
Martha Kite 17
Elizabeth Kite 15
Caswell L Kite 10 10 August 1860
*Note in the decade 1870 four Texas counties boundaries changed, and Blue Branch County changed to Lee County, Texas.

The 1880 census lists a Caswell Kite living with a wife by the name of Susan Kite and the youngest boy is named Caswell L.

Information provided by a family member: "Caswell probably married Harriett's sister Susan (her husband died in the Civil War).

It is noted that his first wife Harriet Kite date of death is listed as 20 March 1878.