OBIT: SMITH, Casper; 1906; Barr Twp., Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, 12 Oct 1906 Volume 40, Number 41 Casper Smith Casper Smith, one of the best known residents of Barr township, died at his home, October 2, 1906. Death was due to cancer of the stomach. Mr. Smith was born in Bainsburg, Germany, 74 years ago and came to this country with his parents when he was seven years old. Mr. Smith was a blacksmith by trade, having served his trade with Jacob Sharbaugh of Carrolltown and having followed this occupation for over 50 years. Mr. Smith was a member of the Catholic church all his life and was buried in the Nicktown cemetery. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Anastasia, wife of James Wilson of Latrobe; Margaret, wife of William A. Lehmire of Carrolltown; Henry L. of Barr township; Mary E., wife of Frank Lehmire of Spangler; Jerome of Barr township; Charles Goss of Johnstown; Peter G., who resides on the old homestead.