[p. 710] who died in Union
Township, in April, 1895, after a busy and
useful life of more than seventy years, was
a man who enjoyed the respect and affection
of his family and the esteem of his
fellow citizens. He was born in Germany,
where he lived until reaching man's estate,
and after emigrating to America he lived
for some time in the city of Philadelphia.
Casper Pfeil was a cabinetmaker by trade, and as he was a skilled workman, had no difficulty in finding employment. When he left Philadelphia he crossed the State to Pittsburg, and after working there for a short time settled at New Castle. He remained in that place for a number of years and was one of the workmen employed in the fine finishing of the New Castle court-house. From that city he then moved to Hickory Township, Lawrence County, where he continued to reside for about twenty-five years and then lived for a short time in Neshannock Township, from which section he moved to Union Township, where he remained until the close of his life. He was an honest, reliable, industrious man and he had a wide acquaintance throughout Lawrence County.
Casper Pfeil married Margaret Grave,
who was also born in Germany and she
still survives, being an octogenarian. Of
the six children born to them the following
five are still living: Caroline, who is the
widow of Nicholas Breno, resides at New
Castle; Mary, who is the wife of Solomon
Wortman, lives in Trumbull County, Ohio,
and Emma, John and George, all reside in
Union Township. Casper Pfeil was a Republican
in his political views. For many
years he belonged to the Odd Fellows.
John and George Pfeil, under the firm name of Pfeil Brothers, own and operate a fine farm of 110 acres in Union Township. Formerly they carried on dairying and had a milk route at New Castle, but now devote their attention to general farming. They are both identified with the Republican party. They are good business men and enjoy the confidence and regard of their fellow citizens, being worthy sons of a worthy father.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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