PETER CASPAR, farmer; P. O. Jamestown; son of Peter Joseph and Ann Clara Caspar; was born near Coblentz, Prussia, July 8, 1829. His father came with his family in June, 1842, to the United States, and settled in Milwaukee. Here his father died in August, 1850. The mother moved to Smelser in 1857. Peter remained at home until 1853, when he commenced business for himself. He was married, July 15, 1853, to Miss Maria C. Messersmith, of Jamestown. They have nine children - Elizabeth, now Mrs. Bonn, living in Smelser; Catharine, now Mrs. Keier, in Beetown; Peter at home; Anna C., now Mrs. Hafner, in Jamestown; Josephine, now Mrs. Pickel, in Smelser; Margaret at home; Andrew at home; Ferdinand at home and John at home. Mr. Caspar has been Chairman of the Town Board of Paris, and member of the County Board since 1867, and still holds the office. He was County Commissioner under the Commissioner system of county government. In 1869, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and successively since. He has been Clerk of School Board for the past twenty-five years. He is a member of Wana Lodge, No. 4, A., F. & A. M., and of Hoffmung German Lodge at Lancaster of I. O. O. F. He is a Republican in politics.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.