In the Bratton records the birth of Albert is recorded to James Casswell & Susanna Gunstone Casswell 13 nov 1821.
Bratton/ Sourton Parish Register, LDS 1279341

Report in the Daily Sentinal Review, 22 Sept 1904.

Maj. CASSWELL DEAD.

Former Woodstock Resident Died Suddenly in Belleville.

Belleville, Ont Sept.22. Major Albert Casswell died last night suddenly. He was born in Wiltshire, England, in 1821, and was a member of the Royal Wiltshire Yomanry. In 1850 he came to Canada, living in Prince Edward Island , Nova Scotia, Montreal and Woodstock. Ont. For the last 20 years he had resided in this city. He was a veteran of the Fenians Raids, and was a mason and a Conservative. Major Casswell leaves a widow and one son and four daughters.

On Ken Rogers' notes, Albert was recorded as living in West Oxford, Canada in 1865, and Digby, Nova Scotia in 1877.

The Daily Sentinal review dated Thursday Oct 17 1901 reports the following:-

GOLDEN WEDDING
Celebrated by Major Casswell a former West Oxford Man.

Postmaster McClenneghan and others of the earliest residents of Woodstock still
living here will remember Major Casswell, formerly of West Oxford and a brother
of the late Edward Casswell of Ingersoll, once a widely known dairyman and
cheese buyer of this country. All these and not a few others will be interested in reading the following report from the Belleville Inte lligence of oct 8 of the recent celebration of the golden wedding of Major Casswell and his wife.
The major is a veteran of '66 and is a member of the Oxford veteran
Association, as well as that of the Bay of Quinte. The Sentinal review joins
heartily in the felicitations tendered to Major Casswell and his wife on the
happy event herewith described.
Of course you know the major. Not a soul in Belleville but knows and admires
the sturdy old English gentleman, who, though crowding onto his eightieth
birthday, walks with the erectness of a young fellow of 50.Though time has
silvered his hair, it has not dimmed his spirit, dampened the ardour of his
patriotism nor weakened the enthusiasm with which he follows the Golden Rule.
Truly one of nature's noblemen is Major Casswell, who with his estimable wife
and family, has been a resident of Belleville since 1885.
It would be impossible for the major to live anywhere without making
friends-everything in this world finds its level, as the realists say - but the kindly old gentleman never in his wildest dreams imagined t hat he had so many friends as turned out to meet him and felicitate him last night,when, at his cozy residence on Bridge St. he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his
marriage.
Perhaps the easiest way to explain things would be to give the marriage notice, as it appeared at the time.
CASSWELL-PAINE- At the United Church of England and Ireland, Woodstock, Upper
Canada, British North America, by the rev. William Betteridge: B. D . Albert
Casswell and Mary Elizabeth Paine both of Ingersoll,October the 7t h 1851.

And so last night surrounded by loving relatives and friends, the bride &
bridegroom of fifty years made solemn thanks to God for their happy married
life and the many blessings he had vouch safed them.
An "At Home" was held from 7 to 11, previous to which the thanks giving service was held. The clergymen taking partwere Revs. O C Elliot t and Robert Wallace of the Baptist Church and Rev. Canon Burke. Th e members of the family anda few intimate friends were present.

A few minutes after 7 the guests began to arrive, and then the ladies of the
family say the major lost his presence of mind altogether.As tokens of esteem were rained upon him he fairly brokedown. 'Upon my word" , he exclaimed, "I had no idea I had so many friends in Belleville"
The house was literally a mass of flowers, which had been sent by friends to
the happy couple. After congratulations were over the guests were entertained in a musical way.
Mrs. Campbell acted as accompanist: Miss Francis Casswell sang, as did also Mr.Milburn.
Regrets were expressed at the absence of many members of the family who, being scattered all over America, found it impossible to attend.
Among those present was Mrs. Thos. Hislop of Ingersoll, who was married one
year before the Major and Mrs. Casswell, the latter lady being brides maid at
his wedding. Mr. & Mrs. Hislop celebrated their golden wedding last year.
The function came to and end about 11 o'clock, when the guests formed two
circles around the happy couple and sang 'Auld Lang Syne'Prof. Hunt played
Mendelssohn's Wedding March as they retired.
Telegrams of congratulations were received from Montreal,Digby, NS . St. John, NB. and Chatham, NB. Letters of felicitation have been coming in on every mail for weeks past.
Following are the members of the Major's family, together with their places of residence:
Mrs. Flint, Toronto; Mrs Partridge, Petaluma, Cal.: Miss Casswell who is at
present with Dr. Casswell at Gagetown, N.B, and Miss Frances Casswell at home.
During their 50 years of married life Mr. & Mrs. Casswell have never lost a
child or grandchild.
The presents were numerous and simply magnificent, and they would make many a
latter-day bride turn green with envy. They included a rosewood cabin et from
the Baptist Church, and a gold pencil from the Masons of this city.
One of the most pleasing features of the evening was the presence o f the
Fifteenth regiment in front of the house a few minutes before 11 o'clock. They came to show their respect for the Major as an 'old veteran ' and a man, and the mark of esteem was gratefully received.
We heartily join in the parting words of the scores whowere present last
night, that the lives of the Major and his estimable wife may be spared for
many years to come.

Connie Harris has the ceremonial sword of Major Albert in her possession. On it is inscribed:- London Rifle Brigade.

The following is a transcript of the original poster announcing the sale of the
Casswell farms. The original is in the possession of Connie Harris.

TROWBRIDGE AND NORTH BRADLEY,

WILTSHIRE

SALE OF TWO VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARMS,

SEVERAL CLOSES OF RICH PASTURE & ARABLE LAND,

ELIGIBLE BUSINESS PREMISES,

With Yards, Stables, &c.; three small TENEMENTS, and One COTTAGE
and Garden.

MR. JOHN GRAHAM FOLEY

Is favored with instructions from the Owner, ALBERT CASSWELL,
Esq. who is about to leave England,

TO SELL BY AUCTION,

At the Commercial Sale Room, the Parade, Trowbridge,

On Tuesday, the 27th day of May, 1862, at 3: o'clock in the
Afternoon precisely,

TWO SMALL BUT COMPACT FREEHOLD FARMS,

VALUABLE CLOSES OF PASTURE & ARABLE LAND, &c.

Which will be sold in the following or such other Lots asmay be
decided upon at the time of Sale, namely,

IN THE PARISH OF NORTH BRADLEY.

Lot 1. All that small but compact Dairy Farm called"Woodmarsh
Farm," with the Farmhouse, Cow Sheds, Outbuildings, Barn,
Garden, and Orchards, containing together 27 Acres, 2 Roods, and
4 Perches, (more or less), lying near the turnpike Road leading
from Trowbridge to Westbury, and now in the occupation of Mr.
PETER BUTCHER, at the low yearly rent of j56, there were
formerly three yearly chief rents payable out of thisEstate,
namely, jl .10s. 5s; and 3s, 4d., but the said yearly chief rent
of 5s. has not been paid for very many years.

IN THE PARISH OF TROWBRIDGE.

Lot 2. All those three Messuages or Dwellinghouses situate in a
certain place in or near the Conigree, in the Town of
Trowbridge, called Shaul's Lane. AND ALSO the Cellar under a
Tenement occupied by NANCY WHITMARSH, which said Messuagesare
now in the respective occupations of BENJAMIN PURNELL, HENRY
CONNOR, and ELIZABETH BAILEY, and produce together a gross
yearly Rental of E13;5;9.

The Purchaser of these Messuages will have the use of
the Court behind, and the well of water in the same Court, in
common with the Owners of the other Premises situate in the said
Court.

Lot 3. All that capital Messuage, Shop, and Business Premises,
with the Bakehouse, Stables, Yard, and Shed, behind or
contiguous thereto, situate in Back Street, and now in the
occupation of THE TROWBRIDGE CO-OPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL AND
PROVIDENT SOCIETY, at the yearly Rent of E35.

There is an excellent Well of Water on the Premises.
These Premises will be sold subject to a yearly rent of 6s.8d,
and also to a Lease granted thereof to the said Society for five
years, from the 25th December, 1861.

Lot 4. All that Piece of Allotment Land lately used as a Garden,
situate in Holbrook Lane, within the tything of Studley,
containing

20 Perches (more or less) and numbered 190 on the Trowbridge
Tithe Apportionment Map, and now in the occupation of WILLIAM
VINCE, at the Rent of E1 per annum.

Lot 5. All that Close of rich Pasture Ground called 'The Home
Close," numbered 247 on the said Tithe Map, containing 8 Acres,
3 Roods, 18 Perches, (more or less). AND ALSO all that other
Close of Rich Pasture Ground called "The Paddock" thereto
adjoining, numbered 234 on the said Map, and containing I Acre,
35 Perches (more or less), both of which said Closes are situate
at Lower Studley, in the Parish of Trowbridge aforesaid,and are
now in the occupation of Mr. JAMES VINCENT, Innkeeper and
Farmer, at the yearly Rent of E22.

This Lot will be sold subject to an indenture of Lease
thereof for 10 years from the 25th March, 1859. And also to a
right of roadway for Cattle and Carriages through and over"'The
Home Close" to go to and from a Close of Ground called theGreat
Mead.

Lot 6. All that Close of excellent Pasture Ground called
"Casswell's Close," numbered 56 on the said Map, containing by
admeasurement 3 Acres, 1 Rood, 38 Perches (more or less),
situate and being in Westfield, in Londonbridge Lane, on the
road leading to Wingfield, within a short distance of theTown
of Trowbridge, and now in the occupation of Mr. SAMUEL POLLARD,
at the yearly Rent of E1O:10:0.

Lot 7. All that capital Close of rich Meadow or Pasture Ground
now called "Staffords," admirably adapted for gardens or
building purposes, numbered 93 on the said Map, and containing 5
Acres, 3 Roods, 5 Perches (more or less), situate in
Londonbridge Lane, in Trowbridge aforesaid, and now in the
occupation of Mr. CHARLES GANE, at the yearly Rent of E18.

Lot 8. All that valuable Dairy Farm called "Galley Farm,"
situate at Studley, near to the town of Trowbridge aforesaid,
containing about 41 Acres of very excellent Pasture Land,
together with the capital Farmhouse, Stables, Cow Sheds,Garden,
Yards, and Homestead, now in the occupation of Mrs. MARY
HUNTLEY, together with Lot 10, at the annual Rent of E124.

The greater part if not all of this Farm is redeemed
from Land Tax the piece of Land now called Trees (part of this
Farm) will be sold subject to any rights of way existing through
and over the upper part of the same.

Lot 9. All that Cottage, House, or Tenement, on the right hand
side of the Road leading from Trowbridge to Westbury,opposite
Holbrook Land, at Studley, in the Parish of Trowbridge
aforesaid, together with the productive Garden thereto
belonging, containing by admeasurement 44 Perches (more or
less), and now in the occupation of JOB JONES, at the yearly
Rent of E4:10:0.

Lot 10. All that Close of valuable Meadow or Pasture Ground
called "Ash Mead" otherwise "Ash Leaze", (with a Close of
Pasture Ground formerly called "Clements Paddock," now added
thereto and forming part thereof,) situate at Studley aforesaid,
and on the left hand side of the turnpike Road leading from
Trowbridge to Westbury, numbered 207 on the said Tithe Map,and
containing 8 Acres, 3 Roods, 4 Perches, (more or less), andnow
occupied with Galley Farm by the said MARY HUNTLEY.

N.B There is a Lane or strip of Land on the East of this Lot
leading therefrom into Holbrook Lane and which will be sold
therewith.

For leave to view apply to the respective Tenants.

Further Particulars, with Plans of the Estates, may be had 14
days previous to the day of Sale, at the Offices of the
Auctioneer, the Parade, Trowbridge, or

MR. WEBBER,

SOLICITOR, TROWBRIDGE

J.DIPLOCK, PRINTER, TROWBRIDGE

Trowbridge, 21st April, 1862

In 1865 Albert sold the Back Street property to the Trowbridge Cooperative Society.

In a book by Kenneth Rogers; 'The BOOK of TROWBRIDGE" Published by Barracuda Books 1984, the following was said about Galley Farm -
"By 1688 Joseph Houlton the elder owned some 100 acres of land in Trowbridge
and adjoining parts of Steeple Ashton, and also two copyholds, including one
half of Galley Farm in Studley".