John Capper (b. 1832)

CAPPER, BROOKS, PATTERSON

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/6/2005 at 23:38:01

Capper, John, farmer, Section 17; PO Brainard; born in Carroll Co., Ohio, Oct. 8, 1832; came to his present location Nov 23, 1854. He and his mother own 160 acres of land. He was Township Assessor five years, and has held offices of Township Trustee, and various other positions. Married Dorrinda Brooks; she was born in Carroll County, Ohio, Feb. 13, 1833; they have had eight children, and lost two daughters --- Susan M. (Mrs. Patterson), died Aug 2, 1875, age 20 years; Henrietta, died March 15, 1872, aged 5 years, 3 months and 13 days; the living are Thomas J., born Feb 11, 1857; Elsie J., born Dec 14, 1858; Cassius H., born June 23, 1861; Edward D., born May 20, 1864; Maggie A., born Jan 12, 1870 and James C., born June 23, 1874.

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