Lufper, Caspar
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1. Lufper, Caspar was born in [J] 8 Mar 1646. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Abt 1670, Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland
Caspar married Wismerin, Adelheit on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Lupfer, Barbara
was born on 19 Nov 1672.
- 3. Lupfer, Hans
was born on 1 Feb 1674 in Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland; died on 22 Jan 1744 in Perry, Perry, Pennsylvania, United States.
- 4. Lupfer, Magdalena
was born on 21 Nov 1675.
- 5. Lupfer, Verena
was born on 7 Jun 1685.
Generation: 2
2. Lupfer, Barbara (1.Caspar1) was born on 19 Nov 1672.
3. Lupfer, Hans (1.Caspar1) was born on 1 Feb 1674 in Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland; died on 22 Jan 1744 in Perry, Perry, Pennsylvania, United States.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Abt 1700, Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland
Notes:
Property owner, in Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland
Hans married Stulz, Katharina on 15 Dec 1706 in Switzerland. Katharina was born on 25 Dec 1681 in Wettschwill, Canton, Zurich, Switzerland; died in 1725 in Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Luper, Caspar
was born in [J] 13 Feb 1707.
- 7. Luper, Andreas B
was born in [J] 26 Jan 1710.
- 8. Luper, Anna
was born on 1 May 1718.
- 9. Luper, Katherina
was born in [J] 15 Feb 1722.
- 10. Luper, Hans Jacob
was born on 31 Oct 1725; died on 10 Sep 1803; was buried on 10 Sep 1803 in Church graveyard, New Bloomfield, Perry Co., PA.
4. Lupfer, Magdalena (1.Caspar1) was born on 21 Nov 1675.
5. Lupfer, Verena (1.Caspar1) was born on 7 Jun 1685.
Generation: 3
6. Luper, Caspar (3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born in [J] 13 Feb 1707.
7. Luper, Andreas B (3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born in [J] 26 Jan 1710.
8. Luper, Anna (3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born on 1 May 1718.
9. Luper, Katherina (3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born in [J] 15 Feb 1722.
10. Luper, Hans Jacob (3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born on 31 Oct 1725; died on 10 Sep 1803; was buried on 10 Sep 1803 in Church graveyard, New Bloomfield, Perry Co., PA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Emigration: 22 Nov 1752
- Military Begining: 1778, Oath of allegiance, Revolutionary War, Berk Co. Oaths of Allegiance, P. 145, Historical Soc. of PA
- Anecdote: Aft 10 Sep 1803
Notes:
arrived in the colonies on ship "Phoenix", Nov. 22, 1752 from port of Rotterdam - source "a collection of 30,000 names of immigrants in Pennsylvania, p 298, 1727-1772
Fought in Revolutionary War (Trained Recruits)
Tradition has it that Jacob Lupfer, Sr., having had military serv in Europe, took an active part in helping to train the raw recruits the beginning of the Revolutionary War. His own sons, Casper, Jo and Jacob Jr. were among those he helped to train. He, himself, to the Oath of Allegiance during the Revolutionary War before Dan Rothermel in Berks Co. on May 30, 1778. (Berks Co. Oaths of Allegiance, page 145, Historical Society of Pa.)
arrived on the ship Phoenix, Ruben Honor, Captain. From Rotterdam, last from Cawes. Arrived Nov. 22, 1722
Emigration:
Came to America on the ship Phoenix
Anecdote:
Hans Jacob Luper was a sturdy pioneer of strong character and influence, always ready to aid a good cause, eger to serve the young country, loyal to the church, industrious, thrifty, and honorable in his dealings with his fellows. He belonged to the German Reformed Church. When he died on Sept. 10, 1803, he left a goodly estate, but better than that, he left a good name to be honored by his descendants.Hans married Kumbert, Anna in 1757. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Luper, Anna Catherine
was born on 26 May 1758; died on 30 Apr 1793.
- 12. Luper, Elizabeth
was born on 7 Aug 1759; died on 9 Aug 1759.
- 13. Luper, Casper
was born on 10 Oct 1760; died on 5 Mar 1846.
- 14. Luper, John
was born on 4 May 1762; died on 26 Jun 1826.
- 15. Luper, Elizabeth
was born on 20 Apr 1764.
- 16. Luper, Senator Johan Jacob
was born on 12 Aug 1765 in Harmonsburg, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; died on 3 Apr 1838 in Crawford, Pennsylvania.
- 17. Luper, Anna Magdalene
was born on 16 Oct 1768.
- 18. Luper, Anna Maria
was born on 12 Mar 1774.
Generation: 4
11. Luper, Anna Catherine (10.Hans3, 3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born on 26 May 1758; died on 30 Apr 1793.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Anna Catherine Crafis
Family/Spouse: Crafis, Peter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
12. Luper, Elizabeth (10.Hans3, 3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born on 7 Aug 1759; died on 9 Aug 1759.
13. Luper, Casper (10.Hans3, 3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born on 10 Oct 1760; died on 5 Mar 1846.
Family/Spouse: Loy, Barbara. Barbara (daughter of Loy, Michael) was born in Jul 1772; died on 23 Oct 1827. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. Luper, John (10.Hans3, 3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born on 4 May 1762; died on 26 Jun 1826.
Family/Spouse: Reed, Margaret. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Luper, Elizabeth (10.Hans3, 3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born on 20 Apr 1764.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Elizabeth Sherrer
Family/Spouse: Sherrer, John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. Luper, Senator Johan Jacob (10.Hans3, 3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born on 12 Aug 1765 in Harmonsburg, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; died on 3 Apr 1838 in Crawford, Pennsylvania.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1810, Sadsbury Township, Crawford Co. PA
Notes:
Military records of Johan Jacob, Pennsylvania Archives
Ser. 5, vol. 4, p293, 631
Ser. 3, Vol 23 p 267
Ser. 6 vol 4, p 266 & 594
Ser. 6 Vol 5 p 185, 187, 189
Ser. 6, Vol 15, p 185
Military Begining:
Revolution for American Independence (DAR 129302)
Anecdote:
From Lenore Speidel Smith's Family History notebook:
"Jacob Luper, Sen[ior?], Grandfather of Martin Luper lived on a farm, 3 mi. north of Harmonsburg, Penn, Crawford Co. with his wife, Magdalena Barnheisel Luper. They raised a large family, had a large farm. Children: Joseph, Dan, Israel, Jacob, Sam, David, Mattie, Christina, Katherine, Susan. Susan married Brown, Christine married Smith. George Luper, Son of Dan was a big insurance financier of NY City. The security trust and life insurance company, Broadway and twenty sixth st. New York, NY."
Jacob fought in War of Revolution for American Independence. Ranger on the frontier, PA archives. Soldier of the revolution, Cumberland Co Militia DAR 129302Johan married Bernheisel, Mary Magdalene before 25 May 1797. Mary (daughter of Bernheisel, John Martin and Chateau, Anna Christina Martretha) was born on 18 Feb 1775; died in 1844. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Luper, Samuel
- 20. Luper, Katherine
- 21. Luper, Christine
- 22. Luper, Mattie
- 23. Luper, Jacob
was born on 27 Oct 1792; died on 8 Oct 1852 in Ohio.
- 24. Luper, George Adam
was born on 22 Mar 1799; died on 2 Jul 1820 in Conneaut Lake.
- 25. Luper, Susan
was born on 7 Feb 1803; died on 8 Oct 1842.
- 26. Luper, Joseph
was born on 19 Nov 1806; died on 20 Nov 1869.
- 27. Luper, Daniel
was born on 14 Jul 1810 in Pennsylvania; died on 8 Jul 1874.
- 28. Luper, Israel
was born after 1814.
17. Luper, Anna Magdalene (10.Hans3, 3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born on 16 Oct 1768.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Anna Magdalene Grove
Family/Spouse: Grove, Abraham. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Luper, Anna Maria (10.Hans3, 3.Hans2, 1.Caspar1) was born on 12 Mar 1774.