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Zachariah Castle 1797–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1797

Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia

Death Date: 25 Aug 1871

Death Location: Copper Creek, Russell County, Virginia

Father: Jacob Castle

Mother: Mary Shane

Spouse(s): Rachel Nickels, Catherine Penix

Children(s): John Castle, Zachariah Jr., Jacob Castle

In 1797, Zachariah Castle entered the world in Washington County, Virginia, born to Jacob Castle And Mary Shane. In 1850, Zachariah Castle resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia. Zachariah Castle married Catherine Penix, Rachel Nickels, and had children including Jacob Castle, John Castle, Zachariah Castle Jr. Zachariah Castle passed away in 1871 in Copper Creek, Russell County, Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1797, Zachariah Castle entered the world in Washington County, Virginia, born to Jacob Castle And Mary Shane.
  • In 1850, Zachariah Castle resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia.
  • Zachariah Castle married Catherine Penix, Rachel Nickels, and had children including Jacob Castle, John Castle, Zachariah Castle Jr.
  • Zachariah Castle passed away in 1871 in Copper Creek, Russell County, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Castle
1749–
Birth Location: –
JC
Mary Shane
1749–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MS

Spouses(s)

Rachel Nickels
1847–
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Catherine Penix
1795–1856
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA
CP

Children(s)

John Castle
1811–1881
Birth Location: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
JC
Zachariah Jr.
1838–1916
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA
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Jacob Castle
1830–
Birth Location: Virginia
JC

Zachariah Castle's Ancestors

Self
Zachariah Castle
1797–1871
Birth Place: Washington County, Virginia
Parents
Jacob Castle
1749–
Mary Shane
1749–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Jacob Cassel
1717–1789
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Mary (Elizabeth) Sowege
1720–
Western Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Peter Cassel
1673–1748
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Cassel
1639–1692

Zachariah Castle's Descendants

1.
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Zachariah Castle (1797–25 Aug 1871) m. Rachel Nickels (1847–) m. Catherine Penix (27 Dec 1795–21 Aug 1856)
  1. 1. John Castle 1811–1881 m. Jerusha Powers 1803–1880 m. Elizabeth ((Bethena)) Carter 1825–1888 m. Nancy Stapleton 1845–1880
    1. 1. Jonas Castle 1840–1922 m. Mary Hamilton 1850–1916 m. Martha Kilgore 1857–1936
      1. 1. Rebecca (E.) Castle 1871–1950 m. John (Alvin Dingus) Sr. 1867–1948
        1. 1. Charles (K.) Dingus 1889–1889
        2. 2. Not (Named) Dingus 1900–1900
        3. 3. Charles (Robert) Dingus 1890–1891
        4. 4. Silas (Cogan) Dingus 1891–1974 m. Cora Knouse 1892–1932
        5. 5. Okla (Esther) Dingus 1899–1921 m. Thomas (Dewitt) Glass 1892–1977
        6. 6. Leo (Cecil Dingus) \\ 1914–1993 m. Bessie ((Geneva)) Kimery 1940–2018 m. Maudine (Elizabeth (Mickey) Neal) \\ 1915–1973
        7. 7. John (Alvin Dingus) Jr. 1904–1975 m. Alehan (Dixie) Vaughan 1909–1946 m. Dorothy (B. Richmond) ? 1907–1983 m. Hattie (Christina) Cotney 1906–1992
        8. 8. Effie (Jeneva) Dingus 1894–1904
  2. 2. Zachariah (Castle) Jr. 1838–1916 m. Nancy (A. McConnell) \\ 1850–1917 m. Lucy Carter 1833–1897 m. Rachel (Nichols) ? 1836–
    1. 1. John (Hascue Castle) Sr. 1875–1931 m. Dona (Sarah) Kilgore 1886–1986
      1. 1. Zachary (Helton) Cassell 1908–1965
      2. 2. Cecil (Willoughby) Castle 1910–1948
      3. 3. Ruby (Mae) Castle 1912–1987 m. Hunter (Irvin) Bryant 1915–1988
      4. 4. Charles (Buford) Cassell 1915–2005 m. Blanche Templeton 1912–1994
      5. 5. John (Hascue Cassell) Jr. 1917–1973 m. Evelyn (Faye) Creasy 1927–2010
      6. 6. Lloyd (Earl) Cassell 1920–2007 m. Eleanor (Doris) Hughes 1909–1991
      7. 7. Ette (Charlotte) Cassell 1922– m. George (Early Blincoe) Sr. 1925–2011
    2. 2. Lilburn (H.) Castle 1867–1938 m. Hettie (Ruth) Harris 1887–1978 m. Callie (E.) Fraley 1870–1909 m. Elizabeth (M. Dougherty) \\ 1874–1902 m. Drucilla Culbertson 1872–1892
      1. 1. Dorothy Castle 1928–2003 m. Frank (Lottawick Wood) Jr 1923–2003
      2. 2. Lorris (H.) Castle 1904–1966
      3. 3. Garnet (Benson) Castle 1909–1957
      4. 4. Allie (M.) Castle 1912–1997 m. Hobart (E.) Easterling 1903–1978
        1. 1. Bernard (Lee) Easterling 1928–1973
      5. 5. Lola Castle 1923–
      6. 6. Lucy Castle 1915–1938
      7. 7. Ollie Castle 1891–1981 m. William (J) Donelson 1890–1988
        1. 1. William (Jackson Donelson) Jr. 1928–1985
        2. 2. Valice (Irene) Donelson 1918–
        3. 3. Maude (V.) Donelson 1913–
        4. 4. Fredrick Donelson 1925–
        5. 5. Earl Donelson 1920–
        6. 6. Clarice (M.) Donelson 1915–1935
        7. 7. Ada (Ruth) Donelson 1923–1931
        8. 8. Martha (Janelle) Donelson 1931–2014
      8. 8. Ocia (Annie) Castle 1889–1972 m. Elbert (E.) Harris 1886–1937
        1. 1. Maynord (W) Harris 1911–1931
        2. 2. Marian Harris 1926–
        3. 3. Lylbourn (P) Harris 1913–1995
        4. 4. Earl (D.) Harris 1922–1944
        5. 5. Dayton (A.) Harris 1910–
        6. 6. Arvil (J.) Harris 1915–
        7. 7. Anna (Drucilla) Harris 1919–
    3. 3. Charlotte (T. Castle) \\ 1859–1939 m. George (H. McConnell) \\ 1858–1933
  3. 3. Jacob Castle 1830– m. Sarah Janes 1838–
    1. 1. Zack Castle 1860– m. Helen Costle 1859–
      1. 1. William (Cowan) Castle 1888–1969 m. Nancy Marshall 1894–1983
        1. 1. Thelma Castle 1930–1995
        2. 2. John (Daniel) Castle 1920–
      2. 2. Henry Castle 1882–

Zachariah Castle's Timeline

3 Records

1797
1797
Birth of Zachariah Castle in Washington County, Virginia
Washington County, Virginia
1850
1850
Age 53
Zachariah Castle resided here in District 54, Russell, Virginia
District 54, Russell, Virginia
1871
25 Aug 1871
Age 74
Death of Zachariah Castle in Copper Creek, Russell County, Virginia
Copper Creek, Russell County, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1797
    Event Place: Washington County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 297A; Image: .
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 297A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1871
    Event Place: Copper Creek, Russell County, Virginia
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