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Donald Gene Cassens 1933–1996

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Mar 1933 · Tilden, Cherokee, Iowa, USA

Died 21 Dec 1996 · Anthon, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Father Benjamin Ben Frederick Cassens

Mother Anna Josephine Kirkholm

Siblings Leonard Harold Cassens, Raymond Antone Cassens, Roland James Cassens Sr

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Ben Frederick Cassens

Anna Josephine Kirkholm

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Donald Gene Cassens began in 1933 in Tilden, Cherokee, Iowa, USA. Donald Gene Cassens passed away in 1996 in Anthon, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America.

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1933

Birth of Donald Gene Cassens in Tilden, Cherokee, Iowa, USA

Birth

1996

Death of Donald Gene Cassens in Anthon, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Donald Cassens

This ancestor line traces from Ida Grove, Ida, Iowa, USA (1898) to Tilden, Cherokee, Iowa, USA (1933) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Donald Cassens (1933–1996) was born in Tilden, Cherokee, Iowa, USA and died in Anthon, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Donald in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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