CASSIMER  MISSIMER

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THE STORY AS I KNOW IT

Cassimer S. Missimer was born March 14, 1789 in Pennsylvania, the year re 1850 PA Census, M432_764, pg127, stated he was 61 years old, to Henry Brandt Missimer and Susanna Schultz.  Cassimer was the middle child of 9.  according to an Ancestry tree site, that gave the names and dates of all the children, and said they came from the church records.   I still need to confirm those records.  They were members of the Zion Reformed Church in Pottstown PA.   Six of the children had the middle initial "S", the youngest had Schultz as middle name.   I think we can guess that all the S's stood for Schultz.   Therefore he was Cassimer Schultz Missimer , he would have been born in Montgomery County PA near Pottstown and New Hanover.

Martha Ann Missimer kept the Missimer family Bible.She had married William Missimer, son of Cassimer and Mary Gregg Missimer.  It is called Robinson's Bible.  It was written up in Bible Records from the Missimer Bible - published by John B. Perry 1851 in Philadelphia. it is recorded also as FHL 896755.  Re the bible  Cassimer and Mary Gregg were married by JP Samuel Sinclair, Esquire on March 18, 1814.  This probably took place in Chester County PA. That was where Mr. Sinclair was JP and that was the home of Mary Gregg.   It would be lovely to know what took our Cassimer from Montgomery County down to Chester County.  But they did make their home in that area.

In 1817 a few years after their marriage, Cassimer Missimer is given a Tax Discount.  No reason was given in the Chester Ct Tax Discount Index 1740-1845.  but by this we know he is still in Chester County PA.

They do not appear on the 1820 Census, but starting on 1830 Census we can begin to get a picture of their family.  The family is listed in New London, Chester Ct. PA, page 216. 
the family has:
Males    1    < 5        Female    1   < 5
              1    5 - 9                     2    5 - 9
              3    10 - 14                
              1    30 - 39                 1   30 - 39      

They must have moved during the next 10 years for the 1840 Chester County Census, page 353,
has them living in London Britain.
Males     1   5 - 9                      1    5 - 9
              1   10 - 14                  
              1   15- 19                    2    15 - 19
              1    50 -59                   1    40-49
                                     

On the 1850 Pa Census, M 432_764, page 127, the family is still in London Britain, Chester County PA just next to New Garden.PA.  Cassimer is a farmer.  There are still 2 children at home, Margaret age 18 and Samuel D. age 16.  Their son William J. had married in 1849 and was living with his wife's family in Delaware.

The Missimer Bible supports the names and dates of some of the children.

From the Ancestry Family tree and if other resources I'll name them. They all fit the ages on the 3 census's.   We believe the family to be made up of:

Henry Gregg born 1814, died 1869, wed Rachel,         Delaware probate records
Jacob    born 1815, died 1875                               
John      born 1818 or 1820,died 1892 wed Hannah.      family Bible        
Susanna, born 1822, died 1880  wed a Mr. Russell.      family Bible
Joseph  born 1823, died 1824,                                        family Bible
William born 1825,died 1883 wed Martha Ann Devlin   family Bible
Elizabeth born 1830 died 1832                family Bible has different dates, these suit better.
Thomas born 1827, death date unknown, wed Sarah     family Bible
Margaret born 1832, died 1898                                        family Bible,1850 census
Samuel D. born 1834, died 1916,                                     family Bible, 1850 census

                                    Mary Gregg Missimer died Jan 19, 1853.  After her death Cassimer moved in with his son,                                             William. in Delaware.  Cassimer died 5 years later on May 15, 1858.  Both Mary and  Cassimer                                     are buried at London Track Baptist Cemetery in Kemblesville Chester County PA.   Find a Grave                                     has photos of both stones.  Mary's reads "Mary Missimer wife of Cassimer Missimer Departed this                                     life January 19,1853"  His stone gives his birth date,  eath date and age at time of death, 69 years                                     and 2 months.

In 1860 there was a Chester County Orphans Court Document, a letter of Administration for Casimer Missimer #13721, dated April 2, 1860.  It was found at the Chester County Archives.  The letter names William Missimer of New Castle County Delaware Administrator for the estate of Cassimer Missimer of New Castle County, Delaware.  There had been no will for Cassimer found by that time.  However, there is a New Castle County, Delaware Probate record held at the Delaware Archives dated 1858  #RG2545.001 on roll #303. It state that an inventory was made of the estate for Cassimer Missimer on May 31, 1858, "late of Mill Creek Hundred".  William Missimer sold the land listed in 1861.  It was at the intersection of Newport Gap Pike next to Brackin property.  I don't know how he came by this property.  I cannot find where he purchased the property - but he did owe a mortgage of $3000.

There was also a Delaware Probate in the records because he was living in New Castle County with his son.   It was dated Nov. 12, 1858.   It did not list any land, but some nice items, like a silver watch, walnut secretary, set of silver spoons and the most valued item - a Horse and saddle.  The inventory was valued at $379, and that was accepted in the probate records by sons William and Henry Missimer.

                                     We also know that Mary Gregg married Cassimer Missimer and had son William because of                                         William's tombstone.  Would they all tell us much

William Missimer died May 11, 1883 and is buried in New London  Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
What is really nice is their tombstone tells their story.  There is a photo of it at  Find A Grave Memorial# 38583263
It is a large stone and reads "William Missimer son of
                                    Cassimer and Mary Gregg Missimer
                                        June 11, 1825 - May 11, 1883
                                     Martha Ann Missimer daughter of
                                          Charles and Hannah Devlin
                                      March 9, 1830 - October 4, 1908
On the reverse side is an inscription "In memory of their Daughter Elizabeth Haines". 

                                   


RESEARCH QUESTIONS

If you know the answer please CONTACT US
    1. What took Cassimer to Chester County?
    2. Confirm Joanna was a daughter.

 

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