December 14, 2008:
Merry Christmas from Casto Connections!
Recent Items of Note:
An update to the DNA project has been submitted by Walter Casto. You can see that here.
No sooner did I post the update than something cross my desk that was extremely relevant! In very simple terms, DNA research works on the direct PATERNAL line—father to son. When Walter and David did their research, it was apparent that they were working with two separate lines, even though both men were Castos. There were problems with David’s line tying in properly with the rest of the Castos. Remember, we’re being very simple here! Well, continuous research on David’s part has provided the answers he needs. David’s ancestor, John George Casto, was really the son of William Goucher and Sarah Casto, daughter of David Casto, Jr. & Margaret Provence. John George Goucher changed his name to John George Castoe after deserting the Army in Dec., 1834. Check out the DNA page for more detailed info and sources. But we now have John George Casto(e) tied into the correct Casto line—a major discovery! Thank you, David, for not only continuing your own family research but sharing it with others who will also benefit!
Capt. Mark Casto & the Schooner “Alberta”. You can now find that story here.
I have sold out of the new Casto book (The Combined Casto Collection of David Leroy Casto & James H. Casto) but will order more when I receive enough advance orders. It will be too late for Christmas unfortunately but after the first of the year I will be contacting some libraries and genealogical groups to see if they would like some. CD VERSIONS WITH PDF FILES ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR $5.- Now something that is very important to me: Tomorrow is the 67th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Two Casto brothers were killed that day, along with 427 others while serving on the USS Oklahoma. I have a page dedicated to these brave men and those who served with them. My research into these brothers led me to survivors from that ship who have provided me with pictures and information to share with you. Major Van Harl (USAF Ret.) wrote a poem entitled, “The USS Oklahoma Veteran” which I think everyone should read and think about. Today, we here in the United States enjoy more freedoms and liberties than any other country on the planet and it is because of men like Charles & Richard Casto, Paul Goodyear, Albert Stone, Roscoe Smith, and Van Harl who were willing to risk everything to protect their country and their families. God Bless them All and God Bless the United States of America!
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