Capers - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Capers Reunion?

brauchlej — 2012-02-12 08:01:33Z

Hi All,

It would be interesting to meet everyone for a family reunion. At the moment I am stationed outside the U.S. with the U.S. military, but hope to return home in a couple of years.
Vinita, it looks like we have run into each other on another genealogy page. Thank you for the information that you sent. I am going in so many different directions with this research that I really need to focus on just one line.
This is how I am related to the Capers family:

George Sinclaire Capers (1755 - 1810)

is your 6th great grandfather

Col. William Hickson Capers (1785 - 1839)

Son of George Sinclaire

Caleb Gabriel Capers (1817 - 1884)

Son of Col. William Hickson

Ruth A. Capers (1854 - 1920)

Daughter of Caleb Gabriel

Annie Belle Warren (1878 - 1909)

Daughter of Ruth A.

Alpha Ayres (1899 - 1980)

Daughter of Annie Belle

Re: Family

Verdunhunter — 2012-01-08 20:39:12Z

Hi,

We are on page 2 of the posts, so please go towards the bottom of the page and click the "previous" marker. Our posts are numbers 11 and 12. I didn't notice that either until I had viewed several posts that had multiple ones.

Re: Family

VintaShaw — 2012-01-08 15:30:58Z

It is always exciting to find a new cousin, but I couldn't find Disele's orginal post--just your reply. We will wait and see if she responds I guess--Happy hunting!

Re: Family

Verdunhunter — 2012-01-08 11:03:26Z

Hi Disele,

I am way behind on responding to your query, since I just found time to start researching all sides of my family tree. I am the g-g-g-grandson of Ruth A. Capers, who married John A. Warren on 23 December 1875 in Walker County, Texas. She was the daughter of Caleb G. Capers, who is listed with his family in Asumption Parish, Louisiana on the 1860 U.S. Census. The following were the family members of Caleb G. Capers on that census:
Caleb G. Capers, 42 years, Schoolmaster
Ruth A. Capers, 32 years
Elizabeth A. Capers, 15 years
Mary E. Capers, 14 years
Esther B. Capers, 12 years
Caleb G. Capers, Jr., 7 years
Ruth A. Capers, 5 years (my g-g-g-grandmother)
John B. Capers, 1 year (I assume B. stands for Beasley-see below)
Esther A. Beasley, 37 years (unknown relation, assumed Ruth's sister)
Eraster ? (name unreadable), 54 years, unknown relationship

Caleb G. Capers, Sr's place of birth is shown as South Carolina, the rest show Louisiana. The 1870 U.S. census shows the Capers family in Corsicana, Texas, with Caleb now working as a farmer. Ruth A. Capers (the elder) is not shown on the 1870 census. Elizabeth A. Capers, their oldest child, is the next person shown. There were two males born among the six siblings, which may explain the scarcity of the name. I have a relative who I just had the honor of meeting, who has a vast amount of information on the Capers family. I will pass this on to her so that she may share more information with you.

J.C. Capers killed by dropped gun, Mobile County, Alabama 1861

charbmoore1 — 2011-08-24 10:05:12Z

From the Mobile, Alabama Newspaper
1861:

• "UNFORTUNATE CASUALTY. -- Mr. J.C. Capers, of this county(Mobile County), while riding near Bayou la Batre last Friday accidentally dropped a gun which he was carrying. The gun went off as it struck the ground, and the charge struck Mr. Capers under the chin, ranging upwards, and killing him instantly."

Not my line, just sharing.

Re: Capers (in Philadelphia)

ParisCCapers — 2011-08-14 15:53:35Z

Hello. I am very late, but my great uncle Plusy (Though we only called him uncle) was my dad's uncle.

I was raised in Philadelphia, but the family is from the south. (SC., GA., NC.)

My dad's name is Samuel and my name is Paris. I was always told that I was named after my grandfather.

My grandmothers name was Elvira Sapp (deceased) and her brother was Linwood Scurry (deceased).

I'm almost sure we're family.

Re: WASTEEN CAPERS info to share

circa_1948 — 2011-02-17 18:06:28Z

please contact me at circa_1948@hotmail.com
for more info

Re: WASTEEN CAPERS info to share

lovely717 — 2011-02-17 07:46:15Z

LOOKING FOR A LADY NAME WASTEEN CAPERS BORN WASTEEN HUNT FOR THE HUNT AND HOOKS FAMILY TREE

Re: CAPERS Preston A 1924-1980

VintaShaw — 2011-01-10 02:46:15Z

Always glad to hear from a cousin. Do you need any info on your line? vinil@aol.com

Re: CAPERS Preston A 1924-1980

katiehughestx — 2011-01-09 23:11:58Z

Preson was my uncle; my dad's brother. My dad was Elzie Capers.

Re: Ruth Bryan Capers b 27 Feb 1922 TX

VintaShaw — 2010-09-16 19:27:56Z

Another bit of info:Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name:Wm Theodatus III Capers
Date of Birth:3 Oct 1928
Gender:Male
Birth County:Bexar
Father's Name:Wm Theodatus Capers Jr.
Mother's Name:Doris Wiles
Roll Number:1928_0001

Re: Ruth Bryan Capers b 27 Feb 1922 TX

MaryA_Brennan — 2010-09-16 19:24:59Z

Thanks so much for the info.

I am a very distant cousin by going back to Ann Maham who's sister is my 5th or 6th great grandmother.

William Theodotus Capers(1867-1943) son of Catherine Rebecca Palmer(1837-1909),who was the daughter of John Gendron Palmer(1807-1840) who was the son of Joseph Palmer(1776-1841) who was the son on Ann Cahusac who was the daughter of Ann Maham, who's brother Hezekiah Mahm was a Revoluntionary War Hero here in South Carolina.

Gets confusing but so much fun

Thanks again,
Mary
Summerville, SC

Re: Ruth Bryan Capers b 27 Feb 1922 TX

VintaShaw — 2010-09-16 19:00:17Z

I am also a Texas Capers although not this line until way back to Richard Capers born in 1734! But I love Capers puzzles--much more than housework!
Your Ruth was the daughter of William Thedotus (spelling varies) Capers Jr. born June 3, 1895 in Sumter Co SC and Ruth Morgan born Oct 28, 1904 in Texas. Ruth died a few days after giving birth to her daughter Ruth Bryan Capers on Mar 5, 1922. She was only 17. You can find her death certificate on the Family Seach website under the name Mrs. W. T. Capers Jr.. Her parents on the death certificate are shown as J. A. Morton born in KY and Beulah Turner born in AL. Her father was James Morgan born Jan 23, 1871 in Hartford Co KY and died Feb 22, 1957 in Dallas, Dallas Co TX--you can also find his death certifcate on the Family Search website. It lists his parents as John T. Morton and Emma Austin both born in KY. James and his wife Beulah along with dtr Ruth are found in the 1910 Census for Howard Co MO, Franklin Twp, district 81, 723. I was unable to find out when Beulah died.
In the 1930 Census William Jr. was working as an Episcopal minister in Okmulgee OK, was married to Doris age 30 who was born in England, and had a son William T. III age 1 and born in TX.
William T. Capers Jr. died July 16, 1954 in Tyron, Polk Co NC

Ruth Bryan Capers b 27 Feb 1922 TX

MaryA_Brennan — 2010-09-16 11:33:21Z

does anyone know who her parents are? I have her in 1930 San Antonia, Baxer,TX with her grandparents Bishop William Theoditus Capers (1867-1943) and Rebecca Bryan Capers (1869-1931).

capers connection book

dbieber187 — 2010-08-09 05:00:59Z

Does anyone have the book 'Capers Connections' by Ellison Capers? I am trying to trace back from Richard Capers 1734-1762 of South Carolina, but have run across conflicting histories & have heard this is a good source.

Re: Richard Capers

ahma5 — 2010-07-17 19:02:52Z

It seems we are looking for some of the same families. I am from: Thomason,Stuart-Stewart-Few-Dial-McMahan mostly in SC around the Laurens/Greenville area. I am the g-g-g granddaughter of Elender 'Nelly'Stuart, dau. of John Stuart and sister to Francis and Nancy Stuart of Laurens Dist.& Greenville,SC..
Nelly was said to have been born in Antrim, Ireland 1782. I have been looking for her mother's name for years as well as the date of immigration.
There are also Capers in my Thomason family. Ex.Rev.Christopher Thomason b/1839 m/Mary Wragg Capers dau. of Samuel Wragg Capers and Elizabeth Humphries. Christopher was my g-grandfather's brother.
I would like to exchange information.
margannals@aol.com

Re: Louisiana/Texas Capers - Ellis, Stuart, Julian

fordbettyjean — 2010-04-23 22:19:25Z

I am trying to locate any information on my Grandmother she lived at Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. She died around 1908-1909 leaving an infant son, my father Luther
Ford; my grandfather, Luther Ford, and Ada Capers were married December 26,1907. I know nothing about my grandmother and her family. I am most anxious to learn all that I can about her.

Re: Louisiana - M.V. Capers, son Sosthene b. abt 1845 EBR, m. Abi Yelvington 1868

fordbettyjean — 2010-04-23 22:10:14Z

Iam trying to locate anyone who would have knowledge of my grandmother,her name was Ada Capers, she was married to my grandfather Luther Ford December 26, 1907 at Homer, Claiborne Parish, louisiana. She died in 1909 leaving an infant son,my father luther Ford.

Nell Ruth Capers of Dallas, TX 1916

drbrownlee — 2010-02-28 02:50:56Z

Nell is pictured in the 1916 Dalhi, yearbook of Main High School in Dallas, Texas. She is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone locate family.

WASTEEN CAPERS info to share

circa_1948 — 2009-10-26 09:00:49Z

have some interesting info to share on this man. If yours was in the philadelphia, pa area in 1964 and would have been 33 yrs old at that time,
contact me at circa_1948 at hotmail dot com

Re: Louisiana - M.V. Capers, son Sosthene b. abt 1845 EBR, m. Abi Yelvington 1868

ajgood115 — 2009-09-14 19:22:03Z

I am the granddaughter of Stuart Ashby Capers. He always said his father died when he about 5 years old. The info I have on Sosthene's father is that his name was Volso Capers, I did not know the M. name. He lived in later years in Texas, possibly Jackson County. A family story is that after Sosthene's death Abi took the children to visit Volso. He wanted her to leave the daughter with him. She refused and probably never had further contact. She considered him a dreadful person. Abi later remarried to a Mr. McIntosh, was widowed, moved to Dallas and ran a boarding house. She had at least one son, Roger McIntosh. He did not marry until late middle-age, lived with and cared for his mother until her death. I grew up in Dallas and remember visiting Abi many times. I was about 8 years old when she died.

CAPERS Thomas and Leslie

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-23 19:23:09Z

CAPERS Thomas and Leslie

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,884 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

CAPERS Preston A 1924-1980

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-23 19:22:58Z

CAPERS Preston A 1924-1980

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,884 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Richard Capers

deegeen2000 — 2009-06-30 02:33:52Z

Great info. Thanks

Re: Richard Capers

capersdescendant — 2009-06-30 02:01:52Z

This may muddy the situation, but according to "Capers Connections" (Ellison Capers IV): "Anne Capers(b. 1720) married Joshua Morgan (in 1739) gave birth to second daughter Susannah (b 1742). Susannah married Richard Capers on April 28, 1763. Richard was the only surviving son of Joseph Ellicott Capers. Richard & Susannah lived on "Little Ogeechee" near Savannah, Ga. One known son of Richard & Susannah was Morgan Capers who died in Savannah on Feb 18, 1818...According to St. Helena Parish church records, Richard Capers died and was buried on Oct. 20, 1854 at age 74.

Re: Louisiana/Texas Capers - Ellis, Stuart, Julian

VintaShaw — 2009-05-07 03:58:54Z

Are you still looking for info on this line? I am descended from a Louisiana Capers and have some info although this is not my direct line. Contact me at vinil@aol.com

Re: Capers family

VintaShaw — 2009-05-07 03:54:53Z

1900 Census for Township 1, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory
Household Members: Name Age
Thos A Capers 47 Born 1853 in LA as were Parents Farmer
Sarah A Capers 35 born Sept 1864 Mother of 10 children 8 living Born in TX with Parents born in AL
Simeon D Capers 18 Born June 1881 in TX Laborer
Emma Lee Capers 17 Born Mar 1882 in TX
Thomas Capers 14 Born Feb 1886 in TX
Stanford Capers 11 Born June 1888 in TX
Wm Capers 9 Born Oct 1891 in Indian Terr
M Francis Capers 6 Son Born Nov 1893 in TX
Ara N Capers 4 Son Born June 1895 in TX
Jesse James Capers 1 Son Born Mar 1899 in TX

1920 Census for Oklahoma > Choctaw > Hunter > District 69
Thomas Capers 66 Divorced Born in LA as were her parents Farmer
Jesse J. 19 Born in TX with parents born in LA
Irene Furlong 4 Granddtr Born in OK with Parents born in TX

You need to be looking for Simeon--Sim was a nickname. Maybe that would help. What info are you looking for specifically?
Marriage 2 Mae Wood Parkinson b: 9 SEP 1894
Married: 13 DEC 1912
Children
LaSimuel D Capers b: 15 OCT 1913
Lila Mae Capers b: 19 AUG 1915
Clarence Woodrow Capers b: 31 JUL 1918

CAPERS Lou E and J Tom

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-06 03:09:48Z

CAPERS Lou E and J Tom

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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CAPERS Kenneth W 1890-1949

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-27 10:54:04Z

CAPERS Kenneth W 1890-1949

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,261 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Richard Capers

deegeen2000 — 2009-02-18 23:21:45Z

I am searching for info on a Richard Capers of SC that married a Susannah last name unknown possibly McLaughlin. in 1788 a James M Stuart is trustee of a Susannah wife of Richard Capers. Oddly James M stands for James McLaughlin Stuart and James's mother was also named Susannah. Wondering if Susannah McLaughlin first married Richard Capers and then married James McLaughlin Stuart Sr.

Any clues greatly appreciated.

Re: Capers Reunion?

kuriouskid — 2009-01-02 20:54:39Z

Hi,
On my father's side of the family I'm related to Richard Capers through Wm Hixon Capers and Elizabeth Lenoir.

A few years ago I connected with Vinita Shaw and we got to meet each other when I visited my sister in San Antonio. We met in a restaurant and, although we'd never seen photos of each other, we recognized each other immediately. The resemblance was amazing. She looked more like a sister to me that my own sister did!

I live in the Pacific NW so haven't been to the south to do research, all of it has been online. This week searching for Capers' Civil War Pension applications lead me to the National Archives. I found links to state archives. Some have pictures of actual documents and letters. Georgia has death certificates online, too, so you can see names of parents, and of mortuaries and funeral homes, etc.

I'd love to hear what you have on the Capers.I'm the S. Capers who replied to the Capers reunion above. my email is mykithnkin2@yahoo.com

Re: Capers Reunion?

VintaShaw — 2009-01-02 16:31:17Z

I am also a descendent of Wm Hickson Capers and Elizabeth Lenoir. Would you like to exchange info? My email is vinil@aol.com

Do you know of any future reunions?

Re: Capers Reunion?

ThomasHightower583 — 2009-01-02 16:14:08Z

I am a decendant of Richard Capers. I am related to the Sinclair.

William Hixon Capers was Treasurer of the Confederate States of America. I have a bond bearing his signature.

As a matter of fact, I was searching for a book published on the Capers family when I discovered your query.

My wife and I attended the Capers reunion in 1993 at the Capers House in Charleston. My maternal grandfather was Burnside Capers.

CAPERS Elaine SMITH 1904-1993

t42Moore — 2008-11-18 23:33:12Z

CAPERS Elaine SMITH 1904-1993

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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CAPERS Andrew B 1889-1966

t42Moore — 2008-11-18 23:32:56Z

CAPERS Andrew B 1889-1966

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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John Capers will sue the railroad for not being allowed to ride the Governor's special train

maryachtrh — 2008-02-11 18:28:36Z

Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 19 May 1904, Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

WILL SUE THE RAILROAD

John Capers, Colored, Was Put Off Governor's Special Train

Guthrie: John Capers, a negro member of the city council here, will enter suit against the Frisco railway company because he was not permitted to accompany the white people on the governor's special train to St. Louis. A number of whites refused to ride on the train with the Guthrie alderman, as he was aked to leave the train, which he did. He went to St. Louis on a later train.

Re: Family

marie721189 — 2008-01-23 02:27:46Z

connie where are you this is your cuz marie in ohio contact me please @ marie721@windstream.net

Re: Family

marie721189 — 2008-01-23 02:18:53Z

Hi Just seen your message but name is alberta capers if i'm not mistaken your grandfather and my father are brothers i am in ohio

Capers Family in Paris, TX 1927

drbrownlee — 2007-02-25 04:51:13Z

Two Capers are pictured in the 1927 annual of Paris High School. Leland Capers is a senior and M. Capers (female) is a freshman.

Capers Family in Paris, TX 1927

drbrownlee — 2007-02-25 04:50:49Z

Two Capers are pictured in the 1927 annual of Paris High School. Leland is a senior and M. (female) is a freshman.

Re:Capers Family

DigMyPast76 — 2006-12-18 19:09:54Z

Descendants of George Sinclair Capers

Generation No. 1

1. GEORGE SINCLAIR5 CAPERS (RICHARD JR.4, RICHARD3, WILLIAM2, RICHARD1) was born 09 March 1755, and died 1810. He married MARY EDEN?. She was born 1757, and died 1811.

Children of GEORGE CAPERS and MARY EDEN? are:
i. WILLIAM HEXON6 CAPERS, b. 1783, Christ Church Pr., Charleston Dist., South Carolina; d. 07 February 1839, Marengo Co., Alabama; m. ELIZABETH LENOIR, 02 July 1805, South Carolina; b. 1787; d. 28 June 1848, Marengo Co., Alabama.
2. ii. JAMES CAPERS, b. 12 October 1788, Christ Church Pr., Charleston Dist., South Carolina; d. Bef. 1840, Louisiana.

Generation No. 2

2. JAMES6 CAPERS (GEORGE SINCLAIR5, RICHARD JR.4, RICHARD3, WILLIAM2, RICHARD1) was born 12 October 1788 in Christ Church Pr., Charleston Dist., South Carolina, and died Bef. 1840 in Louisiana. He married (1) ELEANOR LENOIR 11 July 1813 in South Carolina. She was born 11 July 1795, and died 09 December 1825 in South Carolina. He married (2) [---?---] LEE? Abt. 1826 in East Baton Rouge Pr., Louisiana. She was born Unknown, and died Unknown.

Children of JAMES CAPERS and ELEANOR LENOIR are:
i. MARY LOUISA7 CAPERS, b. 15 April 1814, Sumter Co., South Carolina.
ii. LUCIUS ALONZA CAPERS, b. 10 September 1815, Sumter Co., South Carolina.
iii. JOSEPH JUNIUS CAPERS, b. 14 February 1817, Sumter Co., South Carolina; d. Aft. 1852.
3. iv. MANLIUS VOLSO CAPERS, b. 02 March 1818, Sumter Co., South Carolina; d. Aft. 1880, Dallas Co., Texas.
v. WASHINGTON L. CAPERS, b. 10 February 1819, Sumter Co., South Carolina; d. 11 June 1819.
vi. MARTHA SUSANNAH CAPERS, b. 21 May 1820, Sumter Co., South Carolina.
vii. JULIET ELEANOR CAPERS, b. 18 May 1821, Sumter Co., South Carolina.
viii. ELIZABETH CAROLINE CAPERS, b. 30 December 1822, Sumter Co., South Carolina.
ix. JAMES CORNELIUS CAPERS, b. 07 September 1824, Sumter Co., South Carolina; d. 02 February 1825.
x. UNNAMED BABY CAPERS, b. 25 November 1825, Sumter Co., South Carolina; d. 25 November 1825, Died about 8 hours after birth.

Children of JAMES CAPERS and [---?---] LEE? are:
xi. THOMAS7 CAPERS, b. 30 July 1827, East Baton Rouge Pr., Louisiana.
xii. NANCY LEE CAPERS, b. 28 December 1830, East Baton Rouge Pr., Louisiana.

Generation No. 3

3. MANLIUS VOLSO7 CAPERS (JAMES6, GEORGE SINCLAIR5, RICHARD JR.4, RICHARD3, WILLIAM2, RICHARD1) was born 02 March 1818 in Sumter Co., South Carolina, and died Aft. 1880 in Dallas Co., Texas. He married (1) JANE SIDES Abt. 1842 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born Abt. 1823 in East Baton Rouge Pr., Louisiana. He married (2) MARGARET E. VESS 11 May 1861 in Jackson Co., Texas. She was born Abt. 1840 in Texas.

Child of MANLIUS CAPERS and JANE SIDES is:
4. i. SOSTHENE8 CAPERS, b. Abt. 1845, East Baton Rouge Pr., Louisiana; d. Abt. 1879, East Baton Rouge Pr., Louisiana.

Child of MANLIUS CAPERS and MARGARET VESS is:
ii. NANCY8 CAPERS, b. Abt. 1862.

Generation No. 4

4. SOSTHENE8 CAPERS (MANLIUS VOLSO7, JAMES6, GEORGE SINCLAIR5, RICHARD JR.4, RICHARD3, WILLIAM2, RICHARD1) was born Abt. 1845 in East Baton Rouge Pr., Louisiana, and died Abt. 1879 in East Baton Rouge Pr., Louisiana. He married ABI M. YELVINGTON 01 October 1868 in East Baton Rouge Pr., Louisiana. She was born Abt. 1851 in East Baton Rouge Pr., Louisiana, and died Unknown.

Children of SOSTHENE CAPERS and ABI YELVINGTON are:
i. ELLIS9 CAPERS.
ii. JULIAN CAPERS, b. Abt. 1871, Louisiana; d. Texas?.
iii. STUART CAPERS, b. Abt. 1873.
iv. LELA C. CAPERS, b. 15 February 1874, Indian Mound, East Baton Rouge Pr., Louisiana; d. 05 January 1946, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.

Re: Family

zellieboo19 — 2006-12-18 04:46:48Z

Hi Connie....I am in shock. I didn't think anyone would respond to my message but I guess you're searching just like me.....Wow! I'm so excited to hear from a family member of the Capers clan.....I have sooo many questins and I'm sure you do too.....I hope you are checking this website and can contact me as soon as possible.....my new email address is : zellieboo19@yahoo.com.........God Bless and I truly look forward to hearing from you

Capers Family of Galveston, TX. in 1900

BasketLady420 — 2006-07-21 05:36:29Z

CAPERS, Mr. (SE corner of 42nd and Avenue S)
CAPERS, Mrs.

is listed among the dead in the 1900 Galveston, Texas Hurricane.
Who is this family?

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information, which comes from a website called "1900 Galveston Storm Recorded Deaths List." The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.gthcenter.org/exhibits/storms/1900/victims/vicC.h...

Capers, Lowry, and Brunson

Chadwell — 2006-06-13 19:23:30Z

Are you or anyone familiar with the Capers family name in association with either the Lowry or Brunson names? Capers seems to be linked to both families, who started in SC, but moved to Savannah, GA in the mid 1800s. Thank you for any help you can provide.

Sincerely,

Stacey

Re: Richard Capers

DigMyPast76 — 2006-05-10 15:32:43Z

Re: Thomas Alonzo Capers Family

2006-04-26 03:00:21Z

I am the granddaughter of Frank the son of Thomas and Sarah. She was killed in the 1900 tornado that swept through and was buried under her favorite tree. Just about the time I give up I seem to gather so much information. If you would like to email me it is dastidham@sbcglobal.net.
I live just outside of Springfield, MO. Will get back with you this week-end.
thanks
deeann

Re: Thomas Alonzo Capers Family

2006-04-26 02:53:11Z

This is the same family. My grandfather was Frank and the brother of Jess. My father Jr Frank was the first born son of Frank. My grandfathers parents were Thomas Alonzo and Sarah Davis.

Re: Thomas Alonzo Capers Family

2006-04-26 02:48:09Z

This is exciting news to the family as we had hit a dead end. Would love to get more information on my gr. grandfather. My email is dastidham@sbcglobal.net. I will email this weekend when I have a little more time to trade info.
thank you so much
DeeAnn

Re: Thomas Alonzo Capers Family

2006-04-24 20:34:50Z

Thank you. In my excitment to meet someone who might know I just e mailed you. I've been to his grave, seen him twice in the census, but he's always been a real mystery for all of us.

Re: Thomas Alonzo Capers Family

StaceyConnella — 2006-04-24 20:23:23Z

Unfortunately, I do not have any details on the Thomas in my family -- just a name. He was the eighth of nine known children. Only the two youngest (he and a sister, Nancy) were born in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana -- the others were born in South Carolina. They were half-siblings to my gr. gr. gr. grandfather (their father, James, had remarried -- we do not have their mother's name)

Much of my information comes from a distant cousin, Gary S. O'Neal, who wrote a book, "The O'Neals of East Baton Rouge Parish" -- his ancestor, Martha Capers, was sister to my gr. gr. gr. grandfather. He may be able to help you.