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MICHAEL CASPER, deceased, one of the early settlers of Leopold Township, was a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, and his wife, whose maiden name was Mary A. Sweat, was of Kentucky birth. They settled in Perry County, Indiana, about the year 1824, and were recognized as among the quiet, industrious and highly esteemed citizens of their neighborhood. They were devout members of the Roman Catholic faith, as are also their descendants, and they were the parents of eleven children. The father died June 29, 1878, and the mother’s death occurred May 19, 1880. The heirs all reside together on the old homestead, which consists of about 1,200 acres, which they own in partnership, and all are Democrats. The oldest living of these children, Martin F., was born January 23, 1854, was married January 13, 1878, to Alice Burke, and by her is the father of four children: Michael, Katie, John and Minnie. Peter H. Casper was born March 11, 1856, married Ella Brant, who has borne him three children, of which Ida M. and Louis P. are the survivors. Jacob M. Casper, born October 19, 1860, married Maggie Ward, and to their union two children have been born—Edward and Mary. Other heirs of the Casper estate are John L. Casper, Michael D. Casper and Charles P. Casper. In addition to their fine farm they own a good store on the place, where they carry a general stock of merchandise, valued at about $4,000, and have an average annual trade of about $2,500.