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BATSCHY, CASPER, builder and lumber dealer, residence Camp Point; is the son of John and Veronica Batschy, natives of Switzerland, in which country he was born, on the 6th of July, 1824. He remained there until thirty-two years of age, when he came to America. He learned the carpenters’ trade of his father when young, but was chiefly engaged in farming and teaching school. In that country the teachers are examined by state officials, and the successful applicants are awarded diplomas; Mr. Batschy still retains his. He was married to Barbara Bernhart, Oct. 29, 1848. They have two children, Veronica and Dora Emma. On arriving in this country, Mr. Batschy settled in Washington City for a short time; then came to Quincy, where he remained, working at his trade for a year, after which he removed to Camp Point in July, 1857. He continued in the building business, and in 1861 he entered into partnership with D. E. Liggett, with whom he is still associated. In 1865 he made a visit to Switzerland, which consumed about a year. The firm of Liggett & Batschy is the oldest business firm in the place, and has taken the lead in the building business for years; they have the only lumber yard in the town. Mr. Batschy owns 100 acres of improved land in Honey Creek township, worth $45 per acre, and residence and three lots in the village of Camp Point. He is a member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellows’ Orders. Bauman John, wagon maker; P. O. Camp Point.