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EDWARD CASSAT, cabinet-maker, Higginsport. Dennis Cassat, father of our subject, was born in the State of New York, July 5, 1801, but, from eight or nine years of age, was brought up near Lebanon, Warren Co., Ohio, and in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1831, he came to Higginsport, where he remained until his death, March 8, 1878. He was by occupation a cabinet-maker, and was one of the early mechanics of the village, where he labored at his trade until his death. He was an excellent and finished workman, which, coupled with his honorable principles, brought him a fair patronage. He embraced the religion of the Methodist Episcopal Church in early life, and was a much devoted member through life. In 1839, he, with Mr. Patterson, was instrumental in erecting an edifice in which to worship in Higginsport. In May, 1833, he was married to Isabelle York, born in Brown County April 22, 1808, and died July 1, 1876. He and wife walked in harmony with true faith and unflinching fidelity in the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years. Their family was small, consisting of only three children, of whom Edward, the subject of this sketch, is the only surviving member. He was born March 4, 1845, the day of President Polk’s Inauguration as Chief Magistrate of the United States. His place of nativity is Higginsport, where he has ever since resided. He attended the school of his native town, and early in life commenced laboring in the shop with his father; he soon became master of the trade, and, since 1870, has conducted the business alone. He, and his father before him, is favored with a respectable patronage. He was united in marriage, May 16, 1877, with Elizabeth Dean, of Bracken County, Ky., but a native of Ohio. To this union have been given three children, viz., Isabelle M., Gracie D. and Edward B.