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Judge M. M. Cassidy was born in Fleming county, Ky, October 31, 1825, and died in this city, Mt. Sterling, Ky., on Saturday, March 4, 1905, at 6 o’clock, hence was in his 80th year. He studied law and prior to his marriage, lived in Rushville, Ind., and at Paris, Ky., practicing his profession, and in the latter place had some experience as an editor. On January 5, 1859, he married Miss Mattie E., daughter of Andrew Boyd, of Sharpsburg. After the marriage they lived in Flemingsburg for a year, then at Sharpsburg, and moved to Mrs. Cassidy’s farm on the Paris pike in this county in 1868 where they lived for 6 years. While on the farm he was elected County Judge of this Montgomery county in 1866 and served for four years. The family moved to their present home in this city on March 4, 1869, the day on which Gen. Grant was inaugurated President of the United Statess. On the 36th anniversary of their residence here, he died on March 4, 1905. Of the children born unto them, a son died in infancy many years ago, and Mrs. W. T. Tibbs in July, 1902. Their other daughters are Mrs. B. W. Trimble, of this city, Mrs. M. T. McEldowney, of Win chester, and Mrs. M. G. Buckner, of Harrodsburg. Those with Mrs Cassidy survive him. Soon after locating here he was made an elder of the Christian Church and retained this honm until his death. He has ever been a close student of God’s word, reg ular in attending the meetings of the church; a man of strong faith in the scripture, a liberal contrib utor to current church expenses and the various enterprises of the church. According to what he had there were none in the congregation who surpassed him in giving. Until the infirmities of age and affliction came upon him he was, even in old age, found regularly at prayer-meeting, Sunday-school, and Sunday services—warning all evening. His devotion, sympathy and co-operation have been cheer fully given to the pastors of his congregation, and in his counsels there has been strength and en couragement. The Cassidy home has ever been open to preachers and others en gaged in the Master’s work. To them a most gracious and generous hospitality has prevailed, bidding them welcome and prompting a de sire to return. This same cordi ality has been extended to all who have been guests at his home. For his own household he hath provided liberally, _ He and the wife, prayerful, thank ful, prudent, generous and kind, have left their impress upon their children, who have gone forth to bless other lives. Since the 18th of April, 1994, he has been an invalid, unable to walk even from his bed to a chair with out assistance. During the late spring and summer he was often taken out in a wheel chair and sev eral times driven to the country. Since November 8th he has been confined to his room. Until two weeks prior to his death he read much and was glad to talk with callers. With a ready memory and an active mind he recalled the past, enjoyed the present and looked hopefully to the future. During his sickness of over 10 months he has ever been patient with no word of complaint. He knew in whom he had believed. The thought of death brought no fear to him. Hopefully he waited the summons to come up higher. On Wednesday morning, March 1, he was paralyzed on right side. On Wednesday night he recognized his little grandson, Allen Buckner, who came from Harrodsburg, sweetly smiled his recognition, for he could not talk, then lapsed into unconsciousness. In this condi tion he remained until the hour of death—going peacefully and gent ly, as an infant in its mother’s arms. Short funeral service was held at the residence on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock by his pastor, Rev. H. D Clark, and the body was laid to rest in Machpelah with kindred who sleep in Christ. Father, thy race has been well run, and the victory won, eternal life with its joys is thine. ‘To thee we pay this merest tribute until that day when we shall meet again. The relatives who attended the funeral service were: His sisters, Mrs. Amanda Webster and Mrs. Nancy Planck, of Lexington; W. E. Cassidy and family, Mrs. J. W. Allen, Miss Ella Sousley, of Lex ington; Mrs. Ezra Young, Shelby ville; J. M. Pickrell and family, Winchester; Michael Cassidy, Charles and Eli Planck, of Flem ing; Misses Bettie and Laura With ers, of Sharpsburg. Rev. C. J. Armstrong, Wm. and Nelson Woolcott, of Winchester, were present. JUDGE M. M. CASSIDY.
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Mount Sterling Advocate
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, US
Wed, Mar 08, 1905
Page 15
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