Casper Calloway "Cape" Martin 1852 - after 1919 Sevier Co TN Swain Co NC?
"Caspar 'Cape' Martin . . . was postmaster and operator of a commissary at Noland, North Carolina at the time of logging and lumbering operations by the W. M. Ritter Company in that area." [early 1900's]
- Mrs. Harold B. DeBord, "R. O. Martin and Pearl Wiggins Martin Family", HSC, p. 228.
In 1880, Casper C. Martin resided, as a single man, age 27, at Qualla, Jackson Co NC. His household included servant Tildy Gipson, age 22, and her son William M. Gipson, age 2. His occupation was reported as farmer.
In 1900, Casper C. Martin resided, as a single man, age 46, at Charleston (Bryson City), Swain Co NC. His occupation was sheriff.
Sources: Mrs. Harold B. DeBord, "R. O. Martin and Pearl Wiggins Martin Family", HSC, p. 228. US Census, Jackson Co NC, 1860, 1870, 1880 US Census, Swain Co NC, 1900.