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Casper Fetters, a worthy citizen of Knox County, is a native of Ohio, and was born in 1828. He is a son of Jacob and Mary Fetters, who were of German descent. The father immigrated to America in 1818, and settled upon a farm in the State of Ohio, where he lived until 1839, after which time he came to Scotland County, Mo., and located upon a farm, where he resided until his death in 1850. The mother, Mary (Shoemaker) Fetters, came to the United States with her parents, and settled in Ohio, where she was united in marriage to Jacob Fetters. This worthy and estimable lady died in Scotland County, Mo., in 1848. Casper Fetters remained at home with his parents, receiving a somewhat limited education, until the death of his father, and then, in 1852, left Scotland County for the gold mines of California, where he remained mining and speculating for about two years. Becoming tired of life in California, he returned to Scotland County, Mo., but soon after came to Knox County, and made his residence upon his present farm, which contains 590 acres of good land, well improved and cultivated, upon which Mr. Fetters is engaged in stock-raising in connection with farming. In 1855 he wedded Mary A. Maggard, daughter of Henry Maggard, and to this union eight children have been born, of whom only two sons and one daughter are living, viz.: John, Francis and Mary. In spite of the few educational advantages enjoyed by our subject when a youth, he has become a well-informed man of experience and observation, and is a worthy citizen. He has been interested in politics ever since his residence in Knox County, and now holds the office of judge, in which capacity he has served the public at times since 1872. The citizens have much confidence in him, knowing the good judgment and the faithful manner in which he discharges the duties of his office of public trust. He is a public-spirited citizen, and donates liberally to all laudable enterprises, and is justly regarded as one of Knox County’s most honored and respected citizens. His wife is united with the church.