Wiiliam D. Casselberry was born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Salem, Ohio when he was eleven years old in 1842.

     In May 1864, William enlisted in Company D of the 143rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry to fight for the Union during the American Civil War. At the end of the War, he returned to Salem but soon after left for Philadelphia, PA to work in the hardware industry.

     He returned to Salem, Ohio in 1883. He begun working at the Carr, Tescher & Casselberry Hardware Store. He stayed there for the remainder of his working years until he retired.

     Brother Casselberry was a member of Perry Lodge No. 185, Salem Chapter No. 94 Royal Arch Masons, Omega Council No. 44 Royal and Select Masons, Salem Commandery No. 42 Knights Templar, Lake Erie Consistory and the Valley of Dayton Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, and the Al Koran Shrine in Cleveland, Ohio. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Trescott Post No. 10 (non-Masonic organization) in Salem, Ohio.

     William Casselberry was a well-loved individual and well-respected citizen of Salem. So, did he serve as an officer in a Grand Lodge, or was he a famous politician or celebrity? No, he wasn't. But what could be asked more of a Mason than for those who know you best to vouch for your character?

     William and his wife Mary Casselberry lived on State Street in Casselberry House, which is the current location of the Salem Masonic Temple. Brother William D. Casselberry passed away in his home in February 1909.