This narrative chronicles the life of Alfred Cassell, exploring his difficult beginnings, his time as a sailor, his family life, his work at the Royal Arsenal, and his tragic death during World War II. It is less 'genealogically dense' than 'Searching for Alfred' below, presenting much more about the life he lived.
This document illustrates how we broke through Alfred Cassell's genealogical "brick wall," often encountered when researching blended families and name changes. Original and compelling records are presented, showing who his parents and grandparents were, alongside key life events, historical context, and personal recollections about him from one of his daughters, Dorothy Hall.