Casper Goetz was born on 18 Mar 1820 in Lautersheim, Bayern. He immigrated in 1851. In the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Casper was "30" years old, born in Germany, and worked as a Coal Miner. His real estate value was $500. He resided with his wife, Frances, and children, Barbara, Cassy and Christian. They resided in Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. In the 1870 census, Casper was 49 years old, born in Bavaria, worked as a laborer, and had real estate valued at $4000. He resided with his wife, Frances, children, Barbara, Catherine, Christian, Peter, and Frances. They resided in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. In the 1900 census: Casper was 80 years old, born in Germany in March 1820. Both his parents were born in Germany. He immigrated in 1851 and was a naturalized citizen. He was an "invalid" as listed on the census. He was married 53 years. He owned his home free of mortgage. He was living with his wife at 36 Lehigh Street, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Casper Goetz died on 19 Mar 1905 in Wilkes-Bare, Pennsylvania. He is buried in the St. Nicholas Cemetery, Darling Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Table of Contents | Last Page 10 Jan 2017 |