Robert Caperton

Black Person Information

First Name:
Robert
Last Name:
Caperton
AKA:
Bob Capton
Family Code:
25544
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Madison
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1842
Died Year:
1866
Occupation:
Farmer
Height:
70
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
William Sheppard
First Owner Code:
W13862
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Madison
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
James W. Caperton
Second Owner Code:
W13153
Second Owner State:
KY
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Third Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Third Owner Code:
Z1000

Additional Information

Notes:
Died at Ringgold TX Claim: By purchase from William Sheppard 9 Feb 1863 "Negro Boy name of Bob about 21 years old, copper - $700.00 43740

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