William Casey

William was born in 1849 in Ballingarry, County Tipperary and his baptism took place there on April 7th, 1849.  William's father was Thomas Casey and his mother was Margaret Cotter.  His paternal grandparents were Michael Casey and Margaret Connors. He had a brother and three sisters, named Michael, Margaret, Mary and Catherine.  He was the second youngest of the five children.