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Source:
HISTORY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO
CHICAGO:
W. H. BEERS & CO.,
1881

  Jackson Twp. -
CASPER M. ZERKEL, farmer; P. O. St. Paris; was born in Shenandoah Co., Va., May 27, 1838; he is a son of Michael and Susannah (Pence) Zerkel, both natives of the above named State and county.  C. M. was left motherless at the age of 6 months, and his only brother died in youth.  His father afterward married for his second wife, Elizabeth Pence.  Casper M. was raised by his grandfather, Lewis Zerkel with whom he lived till nearly 21 years of age, when he came to his present residence, and lived with his father, who died in 1870.  He, being the only child, now owns the farm of 214 acres, except the widow's dower.  In 1863, June 25, he was united in marriage with Mary Angeline Kesler.  She was born in Clark County, July 20, 1845.  To this union three children have been given - Sarah C., born Aug. 18, 1866 Lewis I., born Mar. 13, 1869; and John F., born Jan. 12, 1879.  Mr. and Mrs. Zerkel are members of the German Reformed Church.

Source: History of Champaign County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co. – 1881 - Page 744

 

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