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Cassidy Family History & Genealogy

14,034 biographies and 70 photos with the Cassidy last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Cassidy family members.

Cassidy Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

Cassidy is an Irish last name, made popular in large thanks to "Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid". The name Cassidy is taken from the Gaelic O'Caiside, meaning 'curly headed'.

History

The surname Cassidy, as far as is known, originated in Ireland hundreds of years ago. The family originated from Fermanagh and the surrounding counties.

According to some research, the Cassidy name goes back to 11th century doctors, and to the Irish chief McGuires. They were historians writing the history of Ireland in their native language. These writings are called the Annuals of Ulster (Irish: Annála Uladh).

One wrote the scientific manuscript depicting the many herbs of the day for healing. How and when to pick and prepare them. History, poetry, literature, religion law, continue to this day. Standing for justice the underdog , politics.

Name Origin

Gaelic O'Caiside means 'curly headed'.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Cassidy is pronounced as "Ca-city". Some variants include Cassedy and Kassidy.

Nationality & Ethnicity

Cassidy originated in the country of Ireland, which was once part of the United Kingdom.


  Cassidy is an Irish surname.

Famous People named Cassidy

David Cassidy, born in New York City, New York on April 12, 1950

Early Cassidies

These are the earliest records we have of the Cassidy family.

Mary Cassidy of Australia was born in 1781, and died at age 95 years old in 1876.
William Cassidy of Australia was born in 1784, and died at age 90 years old in 1874.
Mary Ann Cassidy of Melbourne Australia was born in 1786, and died at age 101 years old in 1887 in Melbourne.
Ann Cassidy of Australia was born in 1796, and died at age 78 years old in 1874.
John Cassidy of Australia was born in 1802, and died at age 65 years old in 1867.
Arthur Cassidy of Australia was born in 1803, and died at age 68 years old in 1871.
Thomas Cassidy of Geelong Australia was born in 1805 to Michael Cassidy and Ann Dillon Cassidy. He had siblings Michael Cassidy and Francis Laurence Cassidy. Thomas Cassidy died at age 82 years old in 1887 in Geelong.
Elizabeth Cassidy of Australia was born in 1806, and died at age 55 years old in 1861.
John Cassidy of Australia was born in 1806, and died at age 68 years old in 1874.
Elizabeth Cassidy of Ballt Ben Australia was born in 1810, and died at age 76 years old in 1886 in Ballt Ben.
Francis Cassidy of Melbourne, St Francis Melbourne Parish County Australia was born in 1811, and died at age 40 years old in 1851 in Melbourne.
Mary Ann (Cundy) Cassidy of Norfolk Island was born circa 1811 in Drogheda, LH Ireland, and died at age 37 years old on February 11, 1849 in Norfolk Island.

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Updated Cassidy Biographies

Anne (Cassidy) Pogge of Omaha, Nebraska United States was born on August 29, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY. Anne Cassidy got married to Richard William Pogge. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anne Pogge.
Muriel (Cassidy) Hanichen of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio 45638 was born on May 20, 1903, and died at age 69 years old in April 1973.
Elsie Florence May Cassidy of Melbourne West Australia was born in 1916 in Melbourne West, and died at age 25 years old in 1941 in Carlton.
Eugene Cassidy of Melbourne, VIC Australia was born circa 1880 in Box Hill, Whitehorse City County, and died at age 81 years old on September 22, 1962 in Melbourne.
Elsie Florence (Martin) Cassidy of Collingwood, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia was born in 1892 in Melbourne to Florence Elizabeth (Kisbee) Martin and Henry Ernest Martin. She had siblings Herbert Alfred Martin, Emma Elizabeth Martin, Harold Ernest Kisbee, and John Henry Martin. She married Eugene Cassidy in 1913, and had children Eugene Martin Cassidy, Elsie Florence May Cassidy, and Alvina Moreen Cassidy. Elsie Cassidy died at age 90 years old circa 1982 in Collingwood.
Alvina Moreen Cassidy of Carlton Australia was born in 1924 to Elsie Florence (Martin) Cassidy and Eugene Cassidy. She had siblings Elsie Florence May Cassidy and Eugene Martin Cassidy. Alvina Cassidy died at age 10 years old in 1934 in Carlton.
Anna Cassidy married George F. Odenwalder. They had 2 sons, George, and Vincent. Her husband, George died of a head injury at age 29. She remarried Frank Greene and had 3 Daughters, Anna, Ethel, And Dorothy.
James Albert Cassidy of Mooroopna, Greater Shepparton City County, VIC Australia was born on November 19, 1926 in Rushworth, Campaspe Shire County, and died at age 7 years old on June 19, 1934 in Mooroopna, Greater Shepparton City County.
Ada Laura (Cassidy) Murphy of Stanhope, Campaspe Shire County, VIC Australia was born on June 11, 1928 in Koondrook, Gannawarra Shire County, and died at age 76 years old on March 6, 2005 in Stanhope, Campaspe Shire County.
Lillian May Cassidy of Rural City of Wangaratta, Wangaratta Rural City County, VIC Australia was born in 1915 in Koondrook, Gannawarra Shire County to Eliza Sarah (Crombie) Cassidy and William Henry Cassidy. She had siblings William Edward Cassidy, Eliza Ann Cassidy, Ada Laura Cassidy Murphy, and James Albert Cassidy. She married Lindsay Frederick Mcgann in 1934, and had a child Ian Stanley Mcgann. Lillian Cassidy died at age 68 years old in June 1984 in Rural City of Wangaratta, Wangaratta Rural City County.
Eliza Ann Cassidy of Koondrook, Gannawarra Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1913 in Koondrook, and died at age 77 years old on April 4, 1991.
William Edward Cassidy of VIC Australia was born on July 28, 1912 in Koondrook, Gannawarra Shire County, and died at age 89 years old on December 4, 2001.
William Henry Cassidy of Mooroopna, Greater Shepparton City County, VIC Australia was born on November 25, 1886 in Wehla, Loddon Shire County, and died at age 81 years old on May 24, 1968 in Mooroopna, Greater Shepparton City County.
Eliza Sarah (Crombie) Cassidy of Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC Australia was born on December 17, 1892 in Landsborough, Pyrenees Shire County, and died at age 90 years old on March 20, 1983 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County.
Rosanna Frances (Cassidy) Mcsweeney of Richmond, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia was born in 1833 in Drogheda, LH Ireland, and died at age 56 years old on September 7, 1890 in Richmond, VIC Australia.
John Cassidy of Hobart, TAS Australia was born on September 29, 1813 in Monaghan, MN Ireland, and died at age 66 years old in 1879 at 168 Warwick St, in West Hobart, City of Hobart County, TAS Australia.
Mary Ann (Cundy) Cassidy of Norfolk Island was born circa 1811 in Drogheda, LH Ireland, and died at age 37 years old on February 11, 1849 in Norfolk Island.
Jessica (Cassidy) McCane was born on June 19, 1986 in Indianapolis, Indiana United States. Jessica McCane was in a relationship with Bryon Anthony McCane II, and has a child Jesse Anthony McCane. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jessica Nancy (Cassidy) McCane.
William Stanley Peace Cassidy of Frankston, City of Frankston County, VIC Australia was born on November 11, 1918 in Brunswick, City of Merri-bek County, and died at age 88 years old on June 4, 2007 in Frankston, City of Frankston County.
Lilian Cremor (Wraith) Cassidy of Fitzroy, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia was born on November 8, 1895 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County. She was married to William George Cassidy in 1917, and had children William Stanley Peace Cassidy and John Fredrick Cassidy. Lilian Cassidy died at age 85 years old on October 19, 1981 in Fitzroy, City of Yarra County.

Popular Cassidy Biographies

David Bruce Cassidy
A singer and actor, David announced in February 2017 that he was suffering from dementia - an illness that caused his mother's death - and was retiring from show business. In November of 2017, he was hospitalized with liver and kidney failure and he died within 3 days. His father, actor Jack Cassidy, died in a fire in 1976 at age 49. Jack had married actress Shirley Jones after divorcing David's mother and they had 3 children - Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan, David's half siblings. David was one of the stars of the Partridge Family, a show that ran from 1970 through 1974, and his step-mother Shirley played his mother on the show. The series was about a single mother who formed a band with her children, touring in the U.S., and he and Shirley both sang in the shows. He became a "teen-age heartthrob" as a result. He was married three times and is survived by his daughter, Katie Cassidy, and his son, Beau Cassidy. His family released this statement upon his death: "On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy. David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years."
Erma Blanche (Brenner) Cassidy
Erma Blanche (Brenner) Cassidy was born in 1910 in Michigan United States, and died at NJ-208, in Hawthorne, Passaic County, NJ. Erma Cassidy was buried at - Ridge wood NJ, in Hawthorne. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Erma Blanche (Brenner) Cassidy.
Jack Cassidy
Jack Cassidy Born March 5, 1927 in Richmond Hill, New York, USA Died December 12, 1976 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA Birth Name John Edward Joseph Cassidy Height 5' 10" (1.78 m) He was an actor, known for The Hollywood Squares (1965), The Eiger Sanction (1975) and Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962). He was married to Shirley Jones and Evelyn Ward. He died on December 12, 1976 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Shirley Jones (5 August 1956 - 26 May 1975) (divorced) (3 children) Evelyn Ward (28 June 1948 - 2 July 1956) (divorced) (1 child) One of the most Tony-nominated musical actors in Broadway history. He died when his couch, and subsequently apartment, caught fire after he fell asleep on it with a lit cigarette. Turned down the role of Ted Baxter on Mary Tyler Moore (1970), but did guest star as Ted Baxter's brother. His idol was John Barrymore, whom he played in W.C. Fields and Me (1976). While researching his Irish ancestry, he discovered his family's crest. He had 6 gold pinky rings made bearing the crest, and gave one to each of his 4 sons and one to his brother. His own ring helped authorities identify his remains. It was later stolen from his son, Patrick Cassidy's house. Father, with Evelyn Ward of son David Cassidy. Father, with Shirley Jones, of sons Shaun Cassidy, Ryan Cassidy and Patrick Cassidy. Won Broadway's 1964 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for "She Loves Me". This was followed with three other Tony nominations in the same category: in 1965 for "Fade Out -- Fade In," and as Best Actor (Musical) in 1966 for "It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman!" and in 1969 for "Maggie Flynn.". Portrayed by Malcolm McDowell in The David Cassidy Story (2000). He was nominated for a 1976 Joseph Jefferson Award for Director of a Play for "Wait Until Dark", at the Drury Lane Theatre North in Chicago, Illinois. Born to William Cassidy, who was of Irish descent, and Charlotte Koehler, who was of German descent. His father, William Cassidy, was a railroad engineer. Graduated from Richmond Hill High School. Took singing lessons with Polly Robertson and was mentored by his uncle, Ben Dova, a former vaudevillian, who organised auditions for him. Jack first appeared, on stage, in the chorus of Michael Todd's "Something For the Boys" in 1943. In the March 15, 1965 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) episode, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour: The Photographer and the Undertaker (1965), he played a hit man who disposes of the victim's body by setting fire to his apartment, which was the scene of the murder. This was an attempt to conceal the murder and have the authorities believe that he was the deceased. He later died in a fire, at his home, on December 12, 1976 and was so badly burned that he could only be identified by the unique ring he was wearing. In December 1974, Cassidy was hospitalized in a psychiatric facility for 48 hours. At that time, Jones found out that he had been previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Cassidy won the 1964 Tony Award for best featured actor in a musical for his role in She Loves Me and was nominated for two Emmy Awards: in 1968 for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy, for He & She, and 1971 for Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for the film The Andersonville Trial (1970). The role of the vain, shallow, buffoon-like newsman Ted Baxter on TV's The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-1977) was reportedly written with Cassidy in mind. Although Cassidy had played a similar buffoonish character in the 1967-68 sitcom He & She, he turned down the role, feeling that it was not right for him; the part went to Ted Knight. In his 1994 autobiography, C'Mon, Get Happy, Cassidy's eldest son David wrote that he became increasingly concerned about his father in the last years of his life. Jack Cassidy suffered from bipolar disorder and was an alcoholic, who was displaying increasingly erratic behavior. Cassidy was approved for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005, and fund raising efforts are currently underway to fund the dedication ceremony. According to Cassidy's ex-wife Shirley Jones, on December 11, 1976, Cassidy asked her over for drinks but she declined his invitation. He then ate dinner alone at an Italian restaurant. Cassidy returned to his apartment by himself, by which time he was drunk. In the early morning hours of December 12, Cassidy lit a cigarette and fell asleep on his Naugahyde couch. He then dropped the cigarette, which ignited the couch. The flames quickly spread throughout the apartment and the building. His remains were cremated and scattered on the Pacific Ocean. A charred body, burned beyond recognition, was found in the doorway of Cassidy's apartment. As Cassidy's car was missing (it was later returned by a friend who had borrowed it), his family hoped that he had traveled to Palm Springs, which were his intended plans for the following day bur the body was then positively identified as Cassidy's by dental records and by a signet ring that he wore, bearing the Cassidy family crest. Along with Patrick McGoohan, Robert Culp, George Hamilton and William Shatner, he is one of only five actors to play two or more murderers in Columbo (1971): Ken Franklin in Columbo: Murder by the Book (1971), Riley Greenleaf in Columbo: Publish or Perish (1974) and Columbo: Now You See Him (1976). Made his Broadway debut at the age of 16 in the chorus of Cole Porter's "Something For The Boys.". Mother Charlotte was from Hamburg, Germany. Personal Quotes (14) Anyway, in Paris, we were thrown together. We'd said we wouldn't see each other any more. But how can you not see each other when you are kissing each other every night on the stage every night? We came back and I asked my wife for a divorce which wasn't the first time... The rewards of comedy are instant. I have no desire to look out into an audience to see if there are any tears. I work fast because of the many years of machination when I try to come up with a performance quickly or otherwise somebody was waiting in the wings to replace me. There was no time for all of that (Actor's) workshop approach. Daytime TV and talk shows also helped me. I am fascinating on all those programs. Full of witty remarks and sly innuendo which I have been preparing all day. Anyway, the ladies love it, and when I tour in a play or musical I do quite well at the box office. When we reconciled after our other split, I begged her to let us move to a more stable area. But she insisted Beverly Hills schooling was important for the boys. Hell, what about their sense of values. At age 17 Shaun is the owner of a 71 Cadillac convertible. Christ and the Bible have helped me muddle through the past year. In a way I have become a bit of a recluse and loner. I don't go to parties much anymore. You see, I have been that route. I'm looking for something more. If I would have stayed with Evelyn [Evelyn Ward], my son, David [David Cassidy], might have turned out better. I wanted to raise him but she wouldn't give him up. That's all right. I don't care if David doesn't want to see me. I have three other sons who still love their father. You're all rank amateurs when it comes to losing. How about this for a case history? There was a time when an actor friend of mine and I were both starving, waiting for a Broadway break. All of a sudden he got a job in 'Oklahoma!' and stayed with the show for the full seven years of its Broadway run. During that time I was in 15 different shows, nearly all of them flops. I'll say one thing for flops though, you learn from them in a way you never learn from winners. So in a way I am grateful for them. I'd say the breakup was my fault. We toured together and I had a nervous breakdown. We try to do as many things as we can that keeps up with the children. If one of us is away, the other is usually at home. I'm a very strict father, but affectionate also. I was raised strictly and I can't shed it. I care about discipline and I think boys need it. That's what's wrong with a lot of kids today; they don't get it. I tell the boys, I can let you go your own way but that ain't love. The way I look has categorized me. Producers think I can't play a tough character, but I can. The trouble is I don't mess up easily. Even when I don't shave, even when I wear a beard, I still look neat. We had an apartment in New York but I like living in a house. I put a lot of energy and brickwork into it. We want to buy a farm or a ranch where I can grow some produce and probably have some cattle, get drunk every night and listen to the wind. Water is humbling. The ocean is a wonderful contradiction of ultimate peace and overwhelming power. It's the vast liquid expanse that makes you feel small. [on his divorce from Shirley Jones] Oh, I still love Shirley. If I had worked on the marriage, we wouldn't be divorced today. Then, too, Shirley needed to be needed. She felt I wanted her rather than needed her. I wish we hadn't divorced. But when I think of getting together again, I don't have a clue about how to bring about a reconciliation. She's dating someone now and I wouldn't dream of intruding. See also
Shaun Cassidy
Shaun Cassidy was born on September 27, 1958 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shaun Cassidy.
John Robert Cassidy
John was the baby of the family and when he passed she was never right again had several strokes John was my Dad but I saw how it ripped them both at ends
Thomas George Cassidy
Thomas was born in 1903 son of John Cassidy and Jane Ferguson he was born in belfast Ireland he was also a soccer player in ireland came came to america in his 20s he meet his wife Erma Cassidy they had 3 children Thomas Margaret and John Unfortunately they lost there son John at the age of 35 John had 4 children The oldest me Caryn I was 12 penny Thomas and Salina the baby was a year old Grandma Erma did do so well with it nor did my Grandad My Grandad was so important to me he was happy singing his Irish songs around the house Miss him so much love to all in heaven
Damien Filo Cassidy
Damien Filo Cassidy was born on July 22, 1952. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Damien Filo Cassidy.
Simon Pulu Cassidy
Simon Pulu Cassidy was born on July 22, 1952 to Timothy Joseph Cassidy and Fatauputele Joan Cassidy, and has siblings Damian Filoisamoa Cassidy, Malie Cassidy, Wesley Cassidy, Trainor Cassidy, Christina Cassidy, George Cassidy, and Florence Cassidy. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Simon Pulu Cassidy.
Patrick Cassidy
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Ryan Cassidy
Ryan's parents were John Edward "Jack" Cassidy, an actor, and Shirley Mae Jones, a singer and actress. Ryan's father, Jack, was married previously and had a son from that marriage - David Bruce Cassidy, an actor - who was Ryan's half-brother. From Jack and Shirley's marriage, he has full siblings Shaun and Patrick (both actors). Ryan married Bonnie Cassidy in 2009 and they had 1 child. Although he originally thought he'd enter law enforcement, Ryan actually followed his parents and siblings into show business. (Scroll down to read his IMDb bio and credits.
John Anthony Cassidy of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on May 12, 1922 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois United States, and died at age 83 years old on December 23, 2005.
Ellen (Cassidy) Ryan of Coburg, City of Merri-bek County, VIC Australia was born in 1868 in Jamieson, Mansfield Shire County, and died at age 79 years old on March 4, 1948 in Coburg, City of Merri-bek County.
Jane Margaret (Cassidy) Foon of Coburg, City of Merri-bek County, VIC Australia was born in 1871 in Jamieson, Mansfield Shire County to Patrick Cassidy and Margaret Lee Cassidy. She had siblings Ellen Cassidy Ryan, William Cassidy, William John Cassidy, Bernard Cassidy, and John Cassidy. Jane Cassidy married Charles Albert Foon on August 30, 1892 in Norwood, The City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters County, South Australia, and they were married until Jane's death on June 26, 1941.
Beau Cassidy was born on February 8, 1991 in Los Angeles, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beau Cassidy.
Katie Cassidy
Katie Cassidy was born on November 25, 1986 in Los Angeles, California United States to David Bruce Cassidy and Sherry Williams. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Katie Cassidy.
Desme Beverly Cassidy of Tongala, Campaspe Shire County, VIC Australia was born on October 16, 1931, and died at age 90 years old on June 3, 2022 in Kyabram. Desme Cassidy was buried in Tongala.
Sally Ann (Houston) Cassidy was born on January 28, 1960 in Aurora, Illinois United States to Nancy Jane (Hartman) Houston and Philip Edwin Houston, and has siblings Susan Jane (Houston) Jordan and Jenny Leigh (Houston) Payne. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sally Ann (Houston) Cassidy.
John Lee Cassidy of Olympia, Thurston County, WA was born on January 14, 1952, and died at age 59 years old on May 18, 2011.
Clifford James Cassidy of California was born on February 17, 1956, and died at age 54 years old on April 27, 2010.

Cassidy Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Cassidy family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 10,956 people with the last name Cassidy that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

71.0 years

Oldest Cassidies

These are the longest-lived members of the Cassidy family on AncientFaces.

Eleanor Cassidy of Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California was born on August 25, 1878, and died at age 106 years old in January 1985.
106 years
Mary Cassidy of New Haven, New Haven County, CT was born on January 12, 1876, and died at age 107 years old in November 1983.
107 years
Mary Cassidy of Derby, Perry County, Indiana was born on August 25, 1882, and died at age 105 years old in January 1988.
105 years
Patricia Cassidy of Waterford, New London County, CT was born on May 26, 1906, and died at age 105 years old on July 16, 2011.
105 years
Stella Cassidy of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin was born on June 19, 1880, and died at age 104 years old in March 1985.
104 years
Violet M Cassidy of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, CA was born on April 4, 1904, and died at age 103 years old on January 27, 2008.
103 years
Margaret Cassidy of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana was born on June 20, 1869, and died at age 104 years old in September 1973.
104 years
Ruby Cassidy of Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA was born on July 18, 1875, and died at age 104 years old in December 1979.
104 years
Ulah Cassidy of Geneva, Ontario County, NY was born on March 17, 1874, and died at age 104 years old in December 1978.
104 years
Anna M Cassidy of Yorktown Heights, Westchester County, NY was born on November 6, 1891, and died at age 103 years old on February 1, 1995.
103 years
Doris C Cassidy of Eastport, Washington County, ME was born on April 8, 1896, and died at age 102 years old on March 22, 1999.
102 years
Gladys R Cassidy of Dravosburg, Allegheny County, PA was born on January 19, 1900, and died at age 103 years old on April 17, 2003.
103 years
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My Cassidy family started in Fredericton New Brunswick Nova Scotia, another words Canada. My two times great grandmother Mary Jane Cassidy married Nahum foster in Canada. She was born in 1834, I believe her father was James Cassidy and her mother was Flora Patterson. They lived in Winnebago county Illinois, They had 11 children, two died in infancy their 1 surviving son died at 16 years of age, and another daughter died at age 25 leaving five children. My great grandmother Georgianna Foster was her fifth daughter. I would love to have more information on the Cassidy side in Canada, and her mother Flora Patterson was born in Scotland.
As a young person, I find that I take genealogy for granted. This was until I found AncientFaces. Hearing other success stories made me want to discover and share a little more about my own ancestry. During my first search for information on the surname Cassidy, I found that I share lineage with former President Bill Clinton! His mother's maiden name was Virginia Dell Cassidy.

President Clinton, whose father died before he was born, lived with his maternal grandparents for several years as a child while his mother attended nursing school. President Clinton credits his grandfather, James Eldridge Cassidy, with instilling in him a love for learning and teaching him to read by age four.

Just an interesting tidbit I wanted to share. :)

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