Indiana McCaslins

In the 1850 US Federal Census for Upper Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, the Mullen sisters, 14-year-old Hannah and 12-year-old Rachael are living in the household of 33-year-old farmer John G and Jane [maiden name unknown] Williams. Jane may be Hannah and Rachael's sister as they were orphaned in abt 1842. Others in the household are John and Jane's children, 3-year-old Florence and 2-year-old Maria Williams, 69-year-old deaf and dumb Jane Woods, 23-year-old Martha Woods and 6-year-old John McGranagle. Hannah and Rachael have attended school in the past year. John owns $3,500 worth of real estate. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

In the 1860 US Federal Census for Minnapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, 20-year-old Pennsylvania-born Margaret Mullen is living with 55-year-old farmer Pennsylvania-born Andrew W Oliver, presumably head of household since he is listed first, Andrews Pennsylvania-born wife, 49-year-old Sarah, 9-year-old Wisconsin-born Frank Miller, 48-year-old clergyman Pennsylvania-born James A MacKay and his wife, 49-year-old Massachusetts-born Sophrona MacKay and 22-year-old Indiana-born farmer Bethuel Casland [Joseph Bethuel McCaslin). Margarets relationship is to the Olivers, Frank Miller, and the MacKays is unknown. Presumably Sarah Oliver is Margarets sister as Margarets parents died by the time she was 6 and both Sarah and Margaret were born in Pennsylvania. The relationship to Bethuel McCaslin is known (he is probably her fianc) as he left her a bequest during his service in the 3rd Minnesota Regiment, Company C in 1863. Miscellaneous records in the Recorder's office for Johnson County, Indiana, Book I page 14 have the following note: Joseph Bethuel McCaslin of the City of St Anthony, , Hennepin, Minnesota, age of 25 years mentions Miss Rachel Margaret Mullen of St Anthony, Minnesota, "my brother George and Sister Rachel Amanda of Franklin, Johnson, Indiana and father Harvey [Hervey] McCaslin of Franklin, [Johnson] County, Indiana. The date of the document is 1863. Joseph enlisted in the 3rd Minnesota Regiment on 5 Oct 1861 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and died on 8 August 1864 at Little Rock, Arkansas.

In the 1870 US Federal Census for St Anthony, Hennepin, Minnesota, 31-year-old Pennsylvania-born Margaret Mullen, who has $1,500 in real estate and $350 in personal property, is apparently running a boarding house. Living with her are 32-year-old Pennsylvania-born Hannah Mullen (her sister), 36-year-old Rhode Island-born lumber surveyor Charles Ladd, 32-year-old school teacher Pennsylvania-born Kate Gibson, 26-year-old Massachusetts-born clergyman Charles Plummer, and 18-year-old North Carolina-born university student John Brown.

From Bantas The History of Johnson County Indiana 1888 He [William McCaslin] was married the third time on December 25, 1879, to Marguerite Mullen, who was born near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, May 7, 1838, and is the daughter of Sampson and Sarah (Golden) Mullen, of Welch and Irish descent, respectively. Both parents died when their daughter was a child, she being but two years of age at the death of her father, and six at the death of her mother. Mrs. Caslin [sic] was married to our subject in Thomasville, Georgia, where she was spending the winter season, her home being at the time in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and has a large circle of friends in Franklin. Transcribed by Lois Johnson

Marguerite has married the uncle of Joseph Bethuel McCaslin, her probable fianc in 1861-63.

In the 1880 US Federal Census for Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, 62-year-old Kentucky-born retired farmer William McCaslin and his 41-year-old Pennsylvania-born third wife Maggie M [Marguerite Mullen] McCaslin are living on Madison Street. Also in their household is a 35-year German-born servant Anna Kulen or Keelen. William's parents were born in Virginia, Maggie's parents' place of birth is not recorded, and Anna's parents were born in Germany.

Marguerite's husband, William McCaslin, died of a heart attack on 5 Jun 1883.

Marguerite's activities in 1885 as reported in Franklin Newspapers

Franklin Daily Herald August 6, 1885, page 8 CHAUTAUQUA DAY The following citizens went to Acton the exercise of the Chautauqua Lite- rary Circle: Mrs. Maggie McCaslin, Mrs. D. L. Overbay, Miss Mattie McClellan, Dr. and Mrs. Andrus, Mrs. A. B. Colton, Mrs. L. W. Knobe, Master Willie Torrance, Mrs. Carnine, Mrs. Robert Kelly, Mrs. J. M. Dunlap Miss Mabel Dunlap, Mr. Robert A. Alexander

Franklin Daily Herald September 9, 1885, page 8 City & Neighborhood News Mrs. Maggie McCaslin and Mrs. Clara Hanneman were among those who went north this morning.

Franklin Evening Star September 25, 1885, page 2 FOR RENT--Small house in west Frank- lin, four rooms. Apply to Mrs. Maggie McCaslin, North Main Street.

Franklin Evening Star October 7, 1885, page 4 LOCAL INTELLEGENCE The building, occupied by Mrs. Maggie McCaslin, as a millinery store, is receiving new head gear- a shingle roof.

The Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 9, 1894, Volume XXXIV, Number 31, page 1 Mrs. M. M. McCaslin and Miss Mar- garet McCollough returned Monday from a visit with friends in Bucyrus, Ohio.

The Franklin Democrat, Friday, July 9,1900 LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Mrs. M. M. McCaslin and niece, Marguerite McCollough, leave this morning for a month's visit with relatives in Minnesota.

The Franklin Democrat, Friday, August 17, 1900, Volume XLI Number 7, page 1 column 1 LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Mrs. M. M. McCaslin and niece, Miss Marguerite McCollough, have returned from an extended visit to Minnesota.

In the 1900 US Federal Census for Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, 62-year-old Pennsylvania-born widow Margaret [sic] McCaslin has in her household two of her nieces, 19-year-old Minnesota-born Helen Upham and 19-year-old Indiana-born Maragrete [sic] McCollough. Margaret has borne no children. Margaret's father was born in Pennsylvania and her mother in Wales [sic], Helen's parents in Minnesota and Maragrete's parents in Indiana.

In the 1910 US Federal Census for Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, 72-year-old Pennsylvania-born widow Margaret [sic] McCaslin is living at 99 North Main Street with a 51-year-old Indiana-born housekeeper, Ellen Burton, who is also a widow. Marguerite is "living on own income" and owns the house free of mortgage. Marguerite's parents were born in Pennsylvania. Ellen's were born in Indiana.

In the 1920 US Federal Census for Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, 82-year-old Pennsylvania-born widow Emma [sic Margaret or Marguerite] McCaslin is living at 99 North Main Street with her 36-year-old [sic] Indiana-born niece, Margaret McCollough. Neither has a profession nor trade. Both are literate and can speak English. Marguerite's father was born in Wales and her mother in Pennsylvania, Her niece Margaret's parents were born in Indiana.

Marguerite Mullen McCaslin died 18 May 1920 in Franklin, Johnson, Indiana and was buried in Lakewood Cemetery; Section 10, Lot 100, Grave 4, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota next to her sister Hannah Elizabeth Mullen. (Find A Grave Memorial# 125715618).

Franklin Democrat, Friday, May 21, 1920 DEATH OF MARGARET McCASLIN Mrs. Margaret McCaslin died at 3:00 oclock Tuesday afternoon at her home, corner of North Main and Madison streets, aged 82 years. She was one of the best known women of the community but for several years her health had been such as to keep her at her home almost continuously. This had been intensified by three accidents from falls which Mrs. McCaslin had sustained within the past few years, causing her to be confined to her bed for long periods. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at four oclock from the late home, conducted by Rev. R. P. Jones, pastor of the Presbyterian church, where Mrs. McCaslin had long held membership, assisted by Rev. J. B. Ferguson of Hopewell. The body was taken to Minneapolis, Minn. for interment. Margaret Mullen McCaslin was born near Carlisle, Pa., May 7, 1838. When a young girl she moved with her parents to Minneapolis, Minn., where she made her home for many years. She was married December 25, 1878, to William McCaslin of Franklin, at Thomasville, Ga., where she was spending the winter. They returned to Franklin and went to housekeeping in the McCaslin home on North Main street. Mr. McCaslin who was one of the most successful and widely known farmers and business men of the county, died June 5, 1884. After his death Mrs., McCaslin continued to live in her North Main street home. During the last years of her life Mrs. McCaslin had been taken care of by her niece, Miss Marguerite McCullough. Mrs. McCaslin leaves no immediate relatives. Besides Miss McCullough and Miss Williams, she is survived by three other nieces and a nephew, all of whom live in the west. W. B. McCullough and Mrs. Hervey Voris were a nephew and niece of Mr. McCaslin.

Marguerite is recorded as Margaret on most official records (except for the 1920 Census where she is recorded as Emma) and as Rachel Margaret in a bequest from Joseph Bethuel McCaslin, however, the History of Johnson County Indiana names her as Marguerite. Since people were paying to be included in this book, I assume that the publishers got her name the way she wanted it.