Census 1810 Bedford Co., Pa.. List a Gasper Hofengarner. Males, 1 16-26; Females, 1 45+, 2 16-26; 2 10-16; 3 under 10. This is most likely Casper, Jr. The 45+ female is most likely his mother. Where is Casper, Sr.

1820 Census data fits Casper, Sr. as the head of household. 1820 census for John Hopengardner fits Casper, Jr. It appears that Casper only had one son and his full name is John Casper moving to Ohio after 1820 and on to Michigan. Close families to Casper are three seperate Wilson families. John married Rebecca Wilson.247