Thomas Cassidy station agent Illinois Central Railroad Company, Apple River, Ill., was born at Aurora, Ill., in August, 1870, the son of Edward Cassidy, a native of Ireland. The father came to this country when a small boy, and made his home in Aurora, where he died in 1891, while his wife, who was also born in Ireland, is still living. The subject of this sketch was station agent for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company, at Hillsdale, Ill., from 1889 to 1896, and in the latter year entered the employ of the Alton Railroad, where he remained for about a year. In February, 1898, he entered the service of the Illinois Central Railroad, and was located at Apple River, where he has since remained. His wife, who was Miss Carrie Flick before her marriage, is a daughter of William Flick, who established the first bakery in Aurora. To Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy three children have been born, Thomas J., George H. and Esta.

From Dori Leekley - History of JoDaviess 1904