Petrus Johemus Klopper

Petrus was born on June 10th, 1830.  Petrus' father was Jacobus Marthinus Klopper and his mother was Martha Louisa Prinsloo.  His paternal grandparents were Jacobus Marthinus Klopper and Helena Catharina Krugel. He had three brothers and six sisters, named Jacobus, Andries, Andries, Susanna, Helena, Martha, Catharina, Petronella and Maria.  He was the fourth youngest of the ten children.