Grave site location from: http://kykinfolk.com/fleming/brickunion.htm
It states "Also one of Fleming Counties most famous forefather, Michael Cassidy and wife Mary Evans were buried at Brick Union but now rest in Fleming County Cemetery."
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Michael married Mary Evans on February 19, 1795, and they reared the following children.
William Cassidy
Francis "Frank" Cassidy
Dorinda Cassidy
George L. Cassidy
Robert Todd Cassidy
Michael Cassidy, Jr.
Martha "Patty" Cassidy
Abner Cassidy
Mary Jane Cassidy
Samuel Evans Cassidy
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FLEMINGSBURG HISTORY
Major George Stockton of Virginia and his half-brother, Colonel John Fleming traveled down the Ohio River by canoe in 1776 and were among the first explorers here. From the time he was an infant until he became an adult, Stockton was held captive by the Indians of New York. When he returned to 'civilization' in Virginia, he was so accustomed to the lifestyle of the Indians that he grew discontent in Virginia and sought to make his home in the wilderness of Kentucky. In 1787 Major Stockton settled at Stockton Station on the northern limits of Flemingsburg. The first man born in Fleming County was Lake Stockton, who was born in 1788. Colonel Fleming first settled at Strode's Station, but three years later he moved five miles west of Flemingsburg near Fleming Creek and established Fleming Station. In 1791 a fierce battle broke out when a party of Indians stole two children and some horses in Clark County and headed for the Ohio River. Colonel Fleming and a small party of whites pursued them, but were greatly outnumbered and forced to retreat. Colonel Fleming was badly wounded in the fight which took place at what is now known as Battle Run. Fleming died at his station in 1794. Fleming County was the 26th county to be established in Kentucky. Flemingsburg was first laid out as a town in 1796. Major Stockton named Flemingsburg after his brother, Colonel John Fleming, and it became the county seat in 1798.
A third commander named Michael Cassidy established a station about 2 1/2 miles West of Stockton Station and an equal distance from Fleming Station. Within the vicinities of these stations settlers grew crops and raised stock while the garrison kept watch for Indians. Michael Cassidy was of Irish descent, but came to America during the Revolutionary War at the age of 12 and enlisted in the Continental Army. Small in stature, he was known for his bravery and was the most warlike of the three commanders. There was an agreement among the garrisons that no one would fire a shot except at an Indian. Unfortunately, one overexhuberant hunter dressed in Indian garb fired a shot at an owl one night, getting the attention of Cassidy who immediately thought Indians were approaching. Cassidy grabbed his gun and headed in the direction of the shot. He found the man, mistook him for an Indian, and shot him only to discover that he had killed one of the most valuable men in the settlement and his good friend. Cassidy had many encounters with the Indians. He was even captured once and his Indian captors attempted to dissect him for their own amusement, but Cassidy whipped all three of them bare handed and made his escape. In 1806 Michael Cassidy was elected as the first senator and served several terms as representative. Cassidy died in 1829 at the age of 74.
The lay out of Flemingsburg is attributed to the influence of the Pennsylvania Scotch-Irish who emigrated from the Ulster area. Stockton and his fellow Scotch-Irish settlers of Fleming County, which included the Finleys, Flemings, Keiths, McGowans, Cassidys, Kennans and McAlexanders, all had ties with parts of Pennsylvania as well as Ulster in northern Ireland. John Finley was a pioneer-surveyor who came to Kentucky in 1773 and settled in Fleming County near Hill Top in 1796. Finley discovered Blue Licks and surveyed the land to the Kentucky River near Frankfort. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1800-1804. After his death the Blue Lick property was given to his son, David D. Finley, whose grandson was David D. Sousley, the Judge of Fleming County Court in 1908.
It states "Also one of Fleming Counties most famous forefather, Michael Cassidy and wife Mary Evans were buried at Brick Union but now rest in Fleming County Cemetery."
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Michael married Mary Evans on February 19, 1795, and they reared the following children.
William Cassidy
Francis "Frank" Cassidy
Dorinda Cassidy
George L. Cassidy
Robert Todd Cassidy
Michael Cassidy, Jr.
Martha "Patty" Cassidy
Abner Cassidy
Mary Jane Cassidy
Samuel Evans Cassidy
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FLEMINGSBURG HISTORY
Major George Stockton of Virginia and his half-brother, Colonel John Fleming traveled down the Ohio River by canoe in 1776 and were among the first explorers here. From the time he was an infant until he became an adult, Stockton was held captive by the Indians of New York. When he returned to 'civilization' in Virginia, he was so accustomed to the lifestyle of the Indians that he grew discontent in Virginia and sought to make his home in the wilderness of Kentucky. In 1787 Major Stockton settled at Stockton Station on the northern limits of Flemingsburg. The first man born in Fleming County was Lake Stockton, who was born in 1788. Colonel Fleming first settled at Strode's Station, but three years later he moved five miles west of Flemingsburg near Fleming Creek and established Fleming Station. In 1791 a fierce battle broke out when a party of Indians stole two children and some horses in Clark County and headed for the Ohio River. Colonel Fleming and a small party of whites pursued them, but were greatly outnumbered and forced to retreat. Colonel Fleming was badly wounded in the fight which took place at what is now known as Battle Run. Fleming died at his station in 1794. Fleming County was the 26th county to be established in Kentucky. Flemingsburg was first laid out as a town in 1796. Major Stockton named Flemingsburg after his brother, Colonel John Fleming, and it became the county seat in 1798.
A third commander named Michael Cassidy established a station about 2 1/2 miles West of Stockton Station and an equal distance from Fleming Station. Within the vicinities of these stations settlers grew crops and raised stock while the garrison kept watch for Indians. Michael Cassidy was of Irish descent, but came to America during the Revolutionary War at the age of 12 and enlisted in the Continental Army. Small in stature, he was known for his bravery and was the most warlike of the three commanders. There was an agreement among the garrisons that no one would fire a shot except at an Indian. Unfortunately, one overexhuberant hunter dressed in Indian garb fired a shot at an owl one night, getting the attention of Cassidy who immediately thought Indians were approaching. Cassidy grabbed his gun and headed in the direction of the shot. He found the man, mistook him for an Indian, and shot him only to discover that he had killed one of the most valuable men in the settlement and his good friend. Cassidy had many encounters with the Indians. He was even captured once and his Indian captors attempted to dissect him for their own amusement, but Cassidy whipped all three of them bare handed and made his escape. In 1806 Michael Cassidy was elected as the first senator and served several terms as representative. Cassidy died in 1829 at the age of 74.
The lay out of Flemingsburg is attributed to the influence of the Pennsylvania Scotch-Irish who emigrated from the Ulster area. Stockton and his fellow Scotch-Irish settlers of Fleming County, which included the Finleys, Flemings, Keiths, McGowans, Cassidys, Kennans and McAlexanders, all had ties with parts of Pennsylvania as well as Ulster in northern Ireland. John Finley was a pioneer-surveyor who came to Kentucky in 1773 and settled in Fleming County near Hill Top in 1796. Finley discovered Blue Licks and surveyed the land to the Kentucky River near Frankfort. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1800-1804. After his death the Blue Lick property was given to his son, David D. Finley, whose grandson was David D. Sousley, the Judge of Fleming County Court in 1908.
Grave site location from: http://kykinfolk.com/fleming/brickunion.htm
It states "Also one of Fleming Counties most famous forefather, Michael Cassidy and wife Mary Evans were buried at Brick Union but now rest in Fleming County Cemetery."
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Michael married Mary Evans on February 19, 1795, and they reared the following children.
William Cassidy
Francis "Frank" Cassidy
Dorinda Cassidy
George L. Cassidy
Robert Todd Cassidy
Michael Cassidy, Jr.
Martha "Patty" Cassidy
Abner Cassidy
Mary Jane Cassidy
Samuel Evans Cassidy
====================
FLEMINGSBURG HISTORY
Major George Stockton of Virginia and his half-brother, Colonel John Fleming traveled down the Ohio River by canoe in 1776 and were among the first explorers here. From the time he was an infant until he became an adult, Stockton was held captive by the Indians of New York. When he returned to 'civilization' in Virginia, he was so accustomed to the lifestyle of the Indians that he grew discontent in Virginia and sought to make his home in the wilderness of Kentucky. In 1787 Major Stockton settled at Stockton Station on the northern limits of Flemingsburg. The first man born in Fleming County was Lake Stockton, who was born in 1788. Colonel Fleming first settled at Strode's Station, but three years later he moved five miles west of Flemingsburg near Fleming Creek and established Fleming Station. In 1791 a fierce battle broke out when a party of Indians stole two children and some horses in Clark County and headed for the Ohio River. Colonel Fleming and a small party of whites pursued them, but were greatly outnumbered and forced to retreat. Colonel Fleming was badly wounded in the fight which took place at what is now known as Battle Run. Fleming died at his station in 1794. Fleming County was the 26th county to be established in Kentucky. Flemingsburg was first laid out as a town in 1796. Major Stockton named Flemingsburg after his brother, Colonel John Fleming, and it became the county seat in 1798.
A third commander named Michael Cassidy established a station about 2 1/2 miles West of Stockton Station and an equal distance from Fleming Station. Within the vicinities of these stations settlers grew crops and raised stock while the garrison kept watch for Indians. Michael Cassidy was of Irish descent, but came to America during the Revolutionary War at the age of 12 and enlisted in the Continental Army. Small in stature, he was known for his bravery and was the most warlike of the three commanders. There was an agreement among the garrisons that no one would fire a shot except at an Indian. Unfortunately, one overexhuberant hunter dressed in Indian garb fired a shot at an owl one night, getting the attention of Cassidy who immediately thought Indians were approaching. Cassidy grabbed his gun and headed in the direction of the shot. He found the man, mistook him for an Indian, and shot him only to discover that he had killed one of the most valuable men in the settlement and his good friend. Cassidy had many encounters with the Indians. He was even captured once and his Indian captors attempted to dissect him for their own amusement, but Cassidy whipped all three of them bare handed and made his escape. In 1806 Michael Cassidy was elected as the first senator and served several terms as representative. Cassidy died in 1829 at the age of 74.
The lay out of Flemingsburg is attributed to the influence of the Pennsylvania Scotch-Irish who emigrated from the Ulster area. Stockton and his fellow Scotch-Irish settlers of Fleming County, which included the Finleys, Flemings, Keiths, McGowans, Cassidys, Kennans and McAlexanders, all had ties with parts of Pennsylvania as well as Ulster in northern Ireland. John Finley was a pioneer-surveyor who came to Kentucky in 1773 and settled in Fleming County near Hill Top in 1796. Finley discovered Blue Licks and surveyed the land to the Kentucky River near Frankfort. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1800-1804. After his death the Blue Lick property was given to his son, David D. Finley, whose grandson was David D. Sousley, the Judge of Fleming County Court in 1908.
It states "Also one of Fleming Counties most famous forefather, Michael Cassidy and wife Mary Evans were buried at Brick Union but now rest in Fleming County Cemetery."
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Michael married Mary Evans on February 19, 1795, and they reared the following children.
William Cassidy
Francis "Frank" Cassidy
Dorinda Cassidy
George L. Cassidy
Robert Todd Cassidy
Michael Cassidy, Jr.
Martha "Patty" Cassidy
Abner Cassidy
Mary Jane Cassidy
Samuel Evans Cassidy
====================
FLEMINGSBURG HISTORY
Major George Stockton of Virginia and his half-brother, Colonel John Fleming traveled down the Ohio River by canoe in 1776 and were among the first explorers here. From the time he was an infant until he became an adult, Stockton was held captive by the Indians of New York. When he returned to 'civilization' in Virginia, he was so accustomed to the lifestyle of the Indians that he grew discontent in Virginia and sought to make his home in the wilderness of Kentucky. In 1787 Major Stockton settled at Stockton Station on the northern limits of Flemingsburg. The first man born in Fleming County was Lake Stockton, who was born in 1788. Colonel Fleming first settled at Strode's Station, but three years later he moved five miles west of Flemingsburg near Fleming Creek and established Fleming Station. In 1791 a fierce battle broke out when a party of Indians stole two children and some horses in Clark County and headed for the Ohio River. Colonel Fleming and a small party of whites pursued them, but were greatly outnumbered and forced to retreat. Colonel Fleming was badly wounded in the fight which took place at what is now known as Battle Run. Fleming died at his station in 1794. Fleming County was the 26th county to be established in Kentucky. Flemingsburg was first laid out as a town in 1796. Major Stockton named Flemingsburg after his brother, Colonel John Fleming, and it became the county seat in 1798.
A third commander named Michael Cassidy established a station about 2 1/2 miles West of Stockton Station and an equal distance from Fleming Station. Within the vicinities of these stations settlers grew crops and raised stock while the garrison kept watch for Indians. Michael Cassidy was of Irish descent, but came to America during the Revolutionary War at the age of 12 and enlisted in the Continental Army. Small in stature, he was known for his bravery and was the most warlike of the three commanders. There was an agreement among the garrisons that no one would fire a shot except at an Indian. Unfortunately, one overexhuberant hunter dressed in Indian garb fired a shot at an owl one night, getting the attention of Cassidy who immediately thought Indians were approaching. Cassidy grabbed his gun and headed in the direction of the shot. He found the man, mistook him for an Indian, and shot him only to discover that he had killed one of the most valuable men in the settlement and his good friend. Cassidy had many encounters with the Indians. He was even captured once and his Indian captors attempted to dissect him for their own amusement, but Cassidy whipped all three of them bare handed and made his escape. In 1806 Michael Cassidy was elected as the first senator and served several terms as representative. Cassidy died in 1829 at the age of 74.
The lay out of Flemingsburg is attributed to the influence of the Pennsylvania Scotch-Irish who emigrated from the Ulster area. Stockton and his fellow Scotch-Irish settlers of Fleming County, which included the Finleys, Flemings, Keiths, McGowans, Cassidys, Kennans and McAlexanders, all had ties with parts of Pennsylvania as well as Ulster in northern Ireland. John Finley was a pioneer-surveyor who came to Kentucky in 1773 and settled in Fleming County near Hill Top in 1796. Finley discovered Blue Licks and surveyed the land to the Kentucky River near Frankfort. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1800-1804. After his death the Blue Lick property was given to his son, David D. Finley, whose grandson was David D. Sousley, the Judge of Fleming County Court in 1908.
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