The book seems to be accurate and Daniel Kolb Cassell had good reputation. And, yes, it is the same Cassell family that includes Elizabeth who married Johannes Kusters (Custer). In a message dated 5/12/2005 10:52:30 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Adamsgen@aol.com writes: If this is the same Cassell family that includes an Elizabeth Cassell ( b. abt 1676) who was married to Johannes Custers I would be interested also. Thanks. Diane in CO In a message dated 5/12/2005 7:59:15 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, PEGGIESHAW@msn.com writes: Hello! I came across this book, "A Genealogical History of the Cassel Family in America: Being descendents of Julius or Yelles Cassel of Kriesheim, Baden, Germany" Daniel Kolb Cassel, Norristown, PA: Morgan R. Wills, 1896. Is anyone on this list familiar with this book? I would like to know how accurate it is.