Gaston, Joseph.  "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912."  Vol. 3. 
Chicago, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 960.

AUGUST KUPERS

     Among the sons of Germany whose industry and sturdy qualities have added much to the worth and development of Umatilla county is August Kupers, who came to the United States when a boy and at an early age took up farming and has since become a substantial agriculturist and stock-raiser of Helix. His birth occurred in Holstein, Germany, May 24, 1873, a son of John and Margaret (Hone) Kupers, both of whom resided throughout their entire lives in Germany where the father was engaged in agricultural pursuits.  He was twice married and by his first union two children were born.  By his second marriage he had eight children, of whom August was the fourth in order of birth.
     The common schools of his native land afforded August Kupers his educational advantages and upon completing his studies he remained at home assisting in the duties on the farm until he was eighteen years of age.  He then immigrated to the United States, settling at once in Oregon in 1891.  His brother Henry accompanied him upon this trip but later returned to Germany and August Kupers is the only surviving member of the family in this country, a brother, John, having died soon after his arrival.  When he came to America our subject had little except an ability for hard work, abundant energy and an eager desire to succeed but, undaunted by the difficulties which confronted him, he at once took up the agricultural pursuits and for six years was engaged as a farm laborer before purchasing a part of his present home, at that time comprising a one-half section one mile north of Helix.  He subsequently purchased the entire section and now owns two adjoining ranches.  All the improvements upon the farm are due to Mr. Kupers' progressive spirit and his untiring labor.  The crops which he harvests attest his ability as an agriculturist and his fine home and commodious outbuildings show that he keeps abreast with the times.  The greater part of his attention is given to wheat growing, in which he is meeting with remarkable success.  He has also become interested in the Bank of Helix, of which he is a stockholder.
     In 1898 Mr. Kupers was married to Miss Augusta Kupers, whose birth also occurred in Holstein, Germany.  She came to Oregon fourteen years ago with her parents, who are now deceased.  To Mr. and Mrs. Kupers five children have been born, all of whom are residing at home, John, Marie, Henry, William and Winnie.
     Mr. Kupers' political allegiance is given to the republican party and he holds membership in the Lutheran church.  His life has been such as to merit the respect of the citizens of his adopted country, and by honesty, uprightness and industry he has contributed much toward the upbuilding of the community in which he lives.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in September 2005 by Diana Smith.
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