Avery-Hanson Genealogy - Person Sheet
Avery-Hanson Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameGeorge R. CASSEDY 
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121Birth16 Apr 1849, Luzerne Co., PA
Death1924
Occupationjeweler with George R. Shaeffer, County Clerk & Treasurer
FatherThomas CASSEDY (1813-1875)
MotherSusan A. MUCHLER (1825-)
Spouses
Marriage1875
Notes for George R. CASSEDY
res: 801 River St., Canon City, CO
Mr. Cassedy was born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, April 16, 1849. His father was a coal miner, being the one who opened the first coal mine in that county. In 1872, he went into the jewelry and music business; he continued in that business till April, 1880, when he came to Canon City, Colo., and entered into partnership with Mr. Shaffer ; and now Shaffer & Cassedy have one of the finest jewelry stores in the southern portion of the State. 241 In1880, the Fremont County Record reported the partners "have opened a magnificent stock ofwatches, clocks, jewelry, specialties, etc.," on Main Street. The building was located at 424 Main St.
Prime mover for establishment of Lodge 610, BPOE (Elks). He held card serial No. 1 of that organization. Chief of the Volunteer Fire Co.
Mr. Cassedy was born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, April 16, 1849. His father was a coal miner, being the one who opened the first coal mine in that county. In 1872, he went into the jewelry and music business; he continued in that business till April, 1880, when he came to Canon City, Colo., and entered into partnership with Mr. Shaffer ; and now Shaffer & Cassedy have one of the finest jewelry stores in the southern portion of the State. 241 In1880, the Fremont County Record reported the partners "have opened a magnificent stock ofwatches, clocks, jewelry, specialties, etc.," on Main Street. The building was located at 424 Main St.
Prime mover for establishment of Lodge 610, BPOE (Elks). He held card serial No. 1 of that organization. Chief of the Volunteer Fire Co.