CASSIUS HESKET was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, May 29, 1829, his parents being Landon and Rachel (Galloway) Hesket. Cassius was reared in his native county, in Ohio, where he remained until he had attained the age of 32 years, when he removed to this state and took up his residence in what is now Walkerville township. He removed to his present location, on Sec. 11, T. 11, R. 13, in 1857. Cassius Hesket and Sarah M. Collins, a native of Ohio, were united in marriage, in their native state, on Sept. 11, 1862. As a result of this marriage, there were six children born to them four of whom are now living - Homer Ellwood, married Ella Cox; Artlissa; Emily Caroline, wife of Samuel Johnson; and Mina Elizabeth. Two of their children, Sarah Jane and Rosa Bella, are dead. Mr. Hesket is now the possessor of 160 acres of land in Walkerville township, which is well improved. Both of Mr. H.'s parents died in the state of Ohio.