Ursula/Margaretha was Casper's first wife. Listed as Ursula in death record but Margaretha in baptism record for child. After Ursala died he married Mary Derebaugh on 9 March 1858 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bismark, Ohio.
The church Baptism records show Casper and Margaretha Fries had a child named Mariam Franciscam born 3 December 1855, baptized 2 May 1856. Godparents listed - Reinmundus Schlund and Francisca Schlund.
The church Death records show Maria Francisca Fries died 19 June 1861 at age 5.
It also shows two more deaths on 20 June 1861 -
Mariama Fries age 2 years and Rosina Fries age 13 years
This corresponds with oral history passed down - when Casper and Mary were married they each had children, a total of 3 between them. All 3 children died of diptheria.
No grave stones have been found for Casper, either of his wives or the three children.
Ursula/Margaretha was Casper's first wife. Listed as Ursula in death record but Margaretha in baptism record for child. After Ursala died he married Mary Derebaugh on 9 March 1858 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bismark, Ohio.
The church Baptism records show Casper and Margaretha Fries had a child named Mariam Franciscam born 3 December 1855, baptized 2 May 1856. Godparents listed - Reinmundus Schlund and Francisca Schlund.
The church Death records show Maria Francisca Fries died 19 June 1861 at age 5.
It also shows two more deaths on 20 June 1861 -
Mariama Fries age 2 years and Rosina Fries age 13 years
This corresponds with oral history passed down - when Casper and Mary were married they each had children, a total of 3 between them. All 3 children died of diptheria.
No grave stones have been found for Casper, either of his wives or the three children.
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