BIO: Casper LOUCKS, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, historical editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, York Borough, Pg 31

CASPER LOUCKS, born in York County, June 4, 1834, is a son of William and 
Elizabeth (Spangler) Loucks, and assisted his father, who was a farmer and 
distiller, until twenty-six years of age, then managed the home farm himself 
five years, removed to York in 18-- and engaged in the manufacture of all kinds 
of crackers and cakes for five years; subsequently erected a building and 
removed to his present location, southwest corner of South George and Maple 
Streets, where he opened a pop manufactory and beer-bottling establishment, and 
is doing an extensive business.  He was married March 24, 1861, to Annie M., 
daughter of Israel Fissel, and they have seven children:  Elizabeth, William, 
Ida May, Katie, Mary, Edward and Charles.  Mr. Loucks has been an active member 
of the Reformed Church for many years.