Ketchum, Cassy - 101
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 13 Oct 1891
Out on East Wabash Avenue at the residence of Zack Williams, old Aunt Cassy Ketchum today celebrated the hundredth and first anniversary of her birth. Last spring The Journal printed a full account of her life, so an extended notice will not be necessary now further than to state that she was born a slave near Baltimore, one hundred and one years ago today, the indisputable proof of which fact she possesses in the shape of legal papers, sealed and signed many many years ago. She was brought here by the father of General Richard Canby, who was the first victim in the Modoc War, and Aunt Cassy acted as nurse to the famous man during his infancy and childhood. Her husband and children have all been dead for a long time and for the past few years she has lived with Mr. Williams. She is in good health and will probably live some years yet, but states that she is ready to go when the Great Task Master sees fit to call. She is dependent solely upon the charity of Mr. Williams and her friends and is always thankful for any small donation.