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Thomas John Capper

Birth	:	11 Feb 1857 Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Oct 1931 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elgin City Cemetery, Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9580000, -91.6410000
Description	:	From Fitch's "History of Fayette County, Iowa" 1910: T. J. Capper was born in Pleasant Valley Township, Fayette County, Iowa, in February, 1857, the son of John and Dorinda Brooks Capper, who were born in Carroll County, Ohio. His paternal grandfather was also John Capper, the son of David Capper of Virginia, and Susannah Morrison Capper, born in Ireland. The second John Capper was a miller and was killed before the birth of his son, John, father of T. J. Capper. His maternal grandfather was John Brooks, born in Ireland, who married a Miss Fawcett there, came to America in 1818... Read More	From Fitch's "History of Fayette County, Iowa" 1910: T. J. Capper was born in Pleasant Valley Township, Fayette County, Iowa, in February, 1857, the son of John and Dorinda Brooks Capper, who were born in Carroll County, Ohio. His paternal grandfather was also John Capper, the son of David Capper of Virginia, and Susannah Morrison Capper, born in Ireland. The second John Capper was a miller and was killed before the birth of his son, John, father of T. J. Capper. His maternal grandfather was John Brooks, born in Ireland, who married a Miss Fawcett there, came to America in 1818 and located as a pioneer family in Carroll Countu, Ohio. John Capper, the third, was educated in Carroll County, and farmed as a young man, he and his mother owning a farm and carrying on general farming. In 1854 he came to section 17, Pleasant Valley Township, bought 160 acres and improved it, living there until 1890, when he retired, lived for awhile in West Union and Elgin, then moved to Benton County, Iowa, in 1908. He was a Republican until Greenback times in 1878, and after that a Democrat, always active in politics and held several township offices. He reared eight children, six of whom are still living, one daughter having died in 1872 and another in 1875. The latter, Susan M., wife of Ezra Patterson, was killed by a runaway team near Elgin on July 31, 1875. T. J. Capper was educated in the common schools of this township. As a young man he farmed in the summer and taught school in the winter, later remained on the oldplace and added to the original farm, following general farming. In 1896 he sold out and bought A. Benson's general store at Elgin and has since carried on that business very successfully. In 1882 he was married to Emeline L. Shaffer. Their children are: Frank L., clerk in a general store in Dike, Iowa, who married Nellie Pfeifer; Susie, Boies, Flossie M. and Charles L. Mrs. Capper is a member of the United Brethren church. Mr. Capper is a Mason and an Odd Fellow. He is a Democrat, has been on the school board of Elgin ever since coming here, and served as councilman for several years. He has the reputation of being progressive and up to date in every particular, being always ready to assist in undertaking any thing for the general benefit. He has propsered as a merchant from the start, thanks to his fitness for the calling.

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Thomas John Capper's memorial is located at: Elgin City Cemetery, Elgin, Fayette County, USA.
When did Thomas John Capper death?
Thomas John Capper death on 16 Oct 1931 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9580000
Longitude: -91.6410000

Family Members:

Parent

John Capper II

(1832 - 1911)

Dorrinda Brooks Capper

(1833 - 1893)

Spouse

Emeline Laurette Shaffer Capper

(1860 - 1933)

Siblings

Ettie Capper

(unknow - 1872)

Susan Mary Capper Patterson

(1855 - 1875)

Elsie Jane Capper Riedel

(1859 - 1928)

Cassius Henry Capper

(1861 - 1916)

Edward David Capper

(1864 - 1936)

James Chauncey Capper

(1874 - unknow)

Children

Frank Leroy Capper

(1883 - 1931)

Charles Luther Capper

(1897 - 1962)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

2. Gods Acres Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

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6. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9444008, -91.5675964

8. Illyria Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

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Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

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Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

12. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

13. Nutting Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

14. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

15. Cook Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

16. Fry Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

17. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

18. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

19. Corbin Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8440000, -91.6200000

20. Wadena Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8428000, -91.6520000

21. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8424988, -91.6492004

22. Old Pioneer Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375100, -91.6537300

23. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

24. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415