Casto, Benjamin Franklin

Passed: 1920-02-27

Age: 87

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Death Notice: 1920-02-27

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Information: FOUND DEAD IN BED - Benjamin Franklin Casto was found dead in his bed last Friday morning, February 27, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Addie Austin, where he and his wife had been making their home for the past few years.  The cause of his death is supposed to have been due to heart failure as he was not complaining of illness.      Mr. Casto was born near Fairplain about 87 years ago and had been a resident of this county all his life.  He united in marriage with Miss Mary Craig, who with the following children survive him:  Mrs. Mary Maddox, of Ripley, Mrs. Bessie Lee, Gallipolis, Ohio, Mrs. Addie Austin, of Given, Holly Casto, of Charleston, Dr. F. S. Casto, of Kenna, John C. and F. H. Casto, of Given, and Harry L. Casto, who is in the army and stationed at Seattle, Wash.  The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Martin, were held at the Big Pine church Sunday and interment was made in the cemetery at that place.