Individual Details

1840 Census. Laurel, KY
James Castell, 1m under 5, 1m 20-30 (James). 1f under 5, 1f 15-20 (first wife)

In the 1860 census, James is listed with his first wife (who died 2 years later), Elizabeth WILD. (Not to be confused with his second wife, Elizabeth HELLARD.) 8 of their 11 children are listed: Felix, age 19; David W., age 16; John M., age 14; Harrison (my line), age 12; Roseanna, age 10; Sarah, age 8; Nancy, age 5; and Claiborn, age 1. Not listed: Eleanor "Ellen", who married a Richard Wilson in 1858; William M., who was likely serving in the military, as he was killed three years later; and James M., who was born & died in 1853.

Birth	2 Apr 1816	Laurel County, Kentucky
Marriage	11 Feb 1864	Elizabeth Hellard
Death	17 May 1897	Laurel County, Kentucky

Spouse	Elizabeth Hellard (1839 - 1941)
Child	Granville Smith Casteel (1867 - 1931)