The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Washington Township, pages 737-738
John Casserly, farmer, Washington Township, is a native of County Galway, Ireland, born in July, 1843, a son of Thomas and Mary Casserly. In 1850 his father came to the United States and located in Hendricks County, Ind., and in the spring of 1851, the mother with her two sons, John and Michael, followed him to this country. They settled in Washington Township and became prominently identified with its interests. John Casserly was reared in Washington Township and since reaching manhood has been numbered among the most enterprising and successful agriculturalists of the county. His fine farm of 100 acres shows the result of thrift and good management, and his farm buildings are among the best in the township. Mr. Casserly was married in June, 1861, to Ellen Mooney, daughter of Michael Mooney. Eleven children have been born to them, but nine of whom are living--Michael, John, Mary, Thomas, Patrick, Martin, Lobina, Ellen and Timothy. Mr. Casserly and his family are members of the Catholic church.