John Caslaw 1836 - 1916... stub John Caslaw, the first son of James Caslaw and Elizabeth Marshall, was born in Acton, Northumberland in 1836- Baptised 13.11.1836 (from Felton Parish Register). My father always said that out family name was Casely, Casley, Caislaw, Caisley? The family moved to North Shields in 1840 - Pit Row, Chirton, Tynemouth. (Census 1841).