JOHN CASEY Departed this life, at his residence in this city, on the 10th 1884. John Casey, the deceased, was born Feb. 16, 1813, in Warren County Ky.,and consequently was nearly 72 years old. In 1816 his father Levi Casey Sr., emigrated to Bond County, in this state. In 18-- he moved again and settled in Shelby county. In Ridge township, on Robinson creek. Thus Judge Casey was a resident of this state 68 years and of Shelby county 49 years. On the 29th of Feb. 1834, he was married to Mahala Jackson, who died in July, 1835, leaving one child. On the 19th of October 1837, Judge Casey married Nancey Denton. Eleven children was the issue of this marrage, one son and four daughters survive him. Judge Casey was a prominent man in Shelby county. He was elected Justice of the peace in 1845 and held the office until 1860. During his term fo service he married numerous couples.In 1846 he volunteered in Capt. Freeman's company, 3rd Regiment, for service in Mexico and served during the entire war. He was noted as a good soldier and one of the best riflemen in his regiment. He was then a large man, though not near so ponderous as at the time of his death. On leaving Shelbyville he purchased at Gen. Thornton's store a pair of shoes which he wore through the whole war and back home again. He showed them to Gen. Thornton who was so well pleased he took the shoes and allowed Mr. Casey to select a pair of either boots or shoes in exchange. The shoes were labeled and laid on the General's shelf until he retired from business. Mr. Casey was of the associate judges under the old system in this state. Then he was repeatedly elected a supervisor , and in addition he was a member of the house of representatives of the 27th General Assembly, and in all these positions he acquitted himself most creditably. In 1874 he removed to Shelbyville, and remained until his death, He was a most excellent citizen and in addition was a man of rare probity and punctuality in his financial transactions. His word was as good as his bond and those who knew him best believe he never wronged any man out of a cent. In politics he was consistent and life long democrat, and yet no man whom he believed unworthy could obtain his vote,even if he had the endorsement of his party. In religion, for over 50 years he was an oldtime Baptist. Little Flock church is built on his land, and his grove was a favorite place for associations and meetings. At the close of the service he would mount a log near the church door and summon all who were not provided for to his table, and nothing delighted him more than to see two or three score of his brethen and others feasting at his expense. In his manners he was brusque ad could speak with a voice like a trumpet. and yet he was not only large but tender hearted and every inch a man in the true sense of the word. He will be missed by his numerous friends and by the poor. Let us not sadden the his memory with tears, but rejoice. He has recieved from his Lord:"Well done, thou good and faithful servant". "copied by Tim Casey from original newspaper clipping"