David R. Leeper

David R. Leeper
Leeper in 1901 publication
Mayor of South Bend
In office
1892–1894
Preceded byWilliam H. Longley
Succeeded byD. B. J. Schaffer
Member of the Indiana Senate
In office
1878
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
In office
1874–1877
Personal details
Born
David Rohrer Leeper

(1832-01-12)January 12, 1832
near South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 1900(1900-11-27) (aged 68)
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Resting placeRohrer Cemetery
St. Joseph County, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyWhig
Republican (before 1872)
Democratic (1874 and after)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • writer
  • miner

David Rohrer Leeper (January 12, 1832 – November 27, 1900) was a politician, writer and miner from Indiana. He served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1874 to 1877 and Indiana Senate in 1878. He served as Mayor of South Bend from 1892 to 1894 and police commissioner of South Bend.