Herman Klepper

    Herman Klepper, the leading merchant tailor of Lawrenceburgh, is a native of Germany, born May 29, 1841. He grew to maturity in his native country, learned his trade there, and was there engaged in its pursuit till 1864, when he immigrated to the United States, locating at Lawrenceburgh, but subsequently spending three years in Cincinnati. He began business in 1868, and has since continued, meeting with fair success. the firm was originally Cook & Klepper, but was dissolved as such in April, 1876, since which time Mr. Klepper has been sole proprietor of the establishment. He is located at No. 84 High Street, and carries a fine line of goods valued at about $5,000, consisting of fine cloths, gent's furnishings, hats, caps, etc., enjoying a well merited trade.

    Mr. Klepper was married to Rebecca Hartre, who is also a native of Germany, and by whom he has four children: Ella, Henry, Carl and George. He is a member of the Druid's Society, and is highly esteemed as a citizen.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885.