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     Augustus S. Capron was born on 5 December 1823 in Walden, Orange, New York.³ He was the son of John Milton Capron and Eliza Brown.^1,2,3 Augustus S. Capron married Catherine Elizabeth Gates circa 1874.^4,5 Augustus S. Capron married Sarah *Unknown* before 1868.⁴ Augustus S. Capron died on 2 December 1896 at age 72.⁴
     Augustus S. Capron appeared on the census of 1880 at Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota.⁵

     Maria Louisa Capron was born on 18 March 1825 in Walden, Orange, New York.² She was the daughter of John Milton Capron and Eliza Brown.¹ Maria Louisa Capron married John W. Embler on 25 May 1845 in Reformed Dutch Church, Walden, Orange, New York, by By Rev. Charles Whitchead.^2,3 Maria Louisa Capron died on 20 March 1850 at age 25.²

     Eliza Caroline Capron was born on 16 April 1828 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York.² She was the daughter of John Milton Capron and Eliza Brown.^1,2

     Caroline A. Scofield was born on 15 December 1806. She married Seth Makepeace Capron, son of Dr. Seth Capron and Eunice Mann, on 22 April 1826 in New York City, New York, New York. Caroline A. Scofield died on 10 April 1843 at age 36 in Walden, Orange, New York.

     Lorie Giles Capron was born in 1848 in Homer, Cortland, New York. He was the son of Giles Barton Capron and Mary Jones Salisbury. Lorie Giles Capron married Elizabeth M. Vinall in 1871. Lorie Giles Capron died in 1908.

     Elizabeth M. Vinall was born in 1851. She married Lorie Giles Capron, son of Giles Barton Capron and Mary Jones Salisbury, in 1871.
     Elizabeth M. Capron appeared on the census of 1910 at Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana.¹

     Dora Capron was born circa 1880 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Lorie Giles Capron and Elizabeth M. Vinall.
     

     Biographical Notes for Dora Capron: DAR Linage Book Volume 72 page 171
DAR ID Number: 71474
Descendant of Dr. Comfort Capron, Welcome Capron, and Nathan Salsbury.
Daughter of Lorie Giles Capron (1848-1908) and Elizabeth M. Vinall (b. 1851), his wife, m. 1871.
Granddaughter of Giles Capron (1810-72) and Mary Jones Salisbury (1808-86), his wife, m. 1830.
Gr-granddaughter of Rev. Barton Capron and Sarah Benson (1788-1856), his wife; John Salisbury (b. 1788) and Sabin Jones, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Welcome Capron and Cynthia Wilkinson, his wife, m. 1784; Nathan Salsbury and Abigail Stone (1753-1836), his wife, m. 1771.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Comfort Capron and Martha Metcalf, his wife, m. 1765.
Comfort Capron enlisted as Surgeon's mate in 1776 and served as surgeon, 1778, in the Bristol County, Massachusetts militia. He was born in 1743.
Welcome Capron (1766-1841) served as private in Capt. Samuel Robinson's company, Col. Isaac Dean's regiment, 1781. He was born in Attleboro, Mass; died in Broadalbin, N. Y.
Nathan Salsbury (1751-1817) served as private in Capt. Peter Burlingame's company, Col. John Matthewson's regiment of militia. He was born in Cranston, R. I; died in Cortland County, N. Y. She appeared on the census of 1910 at Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, as the daughter of the head of the household, Elizabeth M. Capron.¹

     Dr. Alexander H. Thompson married Mary Louisa Capron, daughter of Seth Makepeace Capron and Caroline A. Scofield, on 28 October 1856 in Walden, Orange, New York, by By Rev. Charles Whitehead.¹

     Dr. Edwin Evans married Jessie Scofield Capron, daughter of Seth Makepeace Capron and Caroline A. Scofield, on 4 April 1850 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York. Dr. Edwin Evans died on 5 May 1889 in Streator, La Salle, Illinois.

     Helen Amelia Evans was born on 2 March 1857. She was the daughter of Dr. Edwin Evans and Jessie Scofield Capron.
     Helen Amelia Evans D.A.R. # 16708 vol. 17.

     Louisa Victoria Snowden was born on 3 July 1811 in Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland. She married Horace Capron, son of Dr. Seth Capron and Eunice Mann, on 5 June 1834 in Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland, by Wed at family home- Montpelier. Louisa Victoria Snowden died on 27 March 1849 at age 37 in Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland. She was buried in Birmingham Manor Cemetery, nr Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland; Unknown GEDCOM info.

     Margaret Baker was born circa 1835 in New York.¹ She married Horace Capron, son of Dr. Seth Capron and Eunice Mann, on 4 January 1854.
     Margaret Baker appeared on the census of 1860 at Jubilee, Peoria, Illinois, as the wife of the head of the household, Horace Capron.¹

     Nicholas Snowden Capron was born on 15 May 1835 in Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland. He was the son of Horace Capron and Louisa Victoria Snowden. Nicholas Snowden Capron died in 1837 in Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland.

     Adeline Capron was born on 17 January 1837 in Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland. She was the daughter of Horace Capron and Louisa Victoria Snowden. Adeline Capron was christened on 20 September 1846 at St Philips Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland. She died circa 1855 in Alden, McHenry, Illinois.

     Horace Capron, Jr. was born on 27 October 1839 in Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland. He was the son of Horace Capron and Louisa Victoria Snowden. Horace Capron, Jr. died on 24 February 1864 at age 24 in Cedar Grove, Davidson, North Carolina.
     During his Military Service he: He served with Company C of the 8th Illinois Cavalry during the Civil war and received the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous bravery in the field." Horace was killed in an engagement with the Cherokee Indians at Cedar Grove, NC, Feb 2, 1864. Alber t was riding at his side when it happened and he took over the company to finish the battle.


     Biographical Notes for Horace Capron, Jr.: This brief biography is from the Regimental History of the 14th Illinois Cavalry: "First Lieutenant Horace Capron, born at Laurel factory, Maryland, October 26th, 1842; brought up to farming; emigated to McHenry county, Illinois, 1852; moved to Pe oria county, where he enlisted in Company "G," 8th Illinois Cavalry, August, 1861, as a private; was promoted corporal, then 1st sergeant, and received a bronze medal for capturing a rebel flag. The medal had this inscription: "The Congress to 1 st Sergeant Horace Capron, Jr., Company "G," 8th Illinois Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Chickahoming and Ashland, June, 1862." He was discharged for promotion November 17th, 1862, and was mustered as 1st lieutenant Company "A," 14th Regiment Il linois Cavalry, January 7th, 1863. He was always with his company, and often in command. He had a horse shot under him in a brisk fight in upper East Tennessee. He led Company "A" in the Indian fight February 2d, 1864, near Quallatown, N. C., an d in a gallant charge upon a party of the Indians, was mortally wounded. With other wounded, he was transported over the mountains, at first in a heavy lumber wagon, which was exchanged for a carriage, in which he was taken to Knoxville, Tennesse e, where he died February 6th, 1864. His remains were sent to his Illinois home, and buried with the honors of war. In his death the regiment lost one of its finest line officers, who gave great promise of high distinction in the cavalry service . He was highly esteemed by all who knew him, and especially by his company comrades." During his Military Service he: Entered the Army as a private during the Civil War. He enlisted in Co. G, 8th Illinois Cavalry at the formation of the regiment. As a Sergeant he fought many hard battles on the Peninsula. For outstanding bravery he was promoted brevet 2nd Lieutenant on the field. After being commissioned to 1st Lieutenant of Company A, he was mortally wounded. One of the officers of his regiment stated that, 'with revolver in one hand and a sabre in the other, he would dash from the ranks into the thickest of the fight, and push on, leaving the dead and wounded on either side. He knew no fear and he hated slavery and treason with such intensity, that on the battlefield he had the heart of a lion and the arm of a giant.' He was picked as one of six from his regiment to receive the 'Medal of Honor'. His medal was engraved, 'To Sergeant Horace Capron, Jr., for gallant conduct at Chichahominy and Ashland, June 1862.' and was wearing it when he fell Tuchaseeget. Lt. Horace Capron lost his life about 24 Feb 1864 and his body returned home for burial. Montpelier and the Snowden Family compiled by William G. Cook. privately printed 1976. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Jubilee, Peoria, Illinois, as the son of the head of the household, Horace Capron.¹

     Albert Banfield Capron was born on 12 June 1841 in Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland. He was the son of Horace Capron and Louisa Victoria Snowden. Albert Banfield Capron was christened on 20 September 1846 at St Philips Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland. He married Amelia Doolittle on 20 October 1869. Albert Banfield Capron died on 8 May 1901 at age 59.¹
     Albert Banfield Capron appeared on the census of 1860 at Jubilee, Peoria, Illinois, as the son of the head of the household, Horace Capron.²

     Elizabeth Snowden Capron was born on 10 July 1843 in Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland. She was the daughter of Horace Capron and Louisa Victoria Snowden. Elizabeth Snowden Capron married George G. Mayo.
     Elizabeth Snowden Capron appeared on the census of 1860 at Jubilee, Peoria, Illinois, as the daughter of the head of the household, Horace Capron.¹

     Osmond Tiffany Capron was born on 13 June 1845 in Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland. He was the son of Horace Capron and Louisa Victoria Snowden. Osmond Tiffany Capron died in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
     Osmond Tiffany Capron appeared on the census of 1860 at Jubilee, Peoria, Illinois, as the son of the head of the household, Horace Capron.¹

     Amelia Doolittle was born circa 1846 in Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin.¹ She married Albert Banfield Capron, son of Horace Capron and Louisa Victoria Snowden, on 20 October 1869.
     Amelia Capron appeared on the census of 1910 at New Trier, Cook, Illinois.¹

     Ella Snowden Thiers was born on 25 January 1848 in Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island. She was the daughter of David Bodine Thiers and Louisa Kirwan Capron. Ella Snowden Thiers died on 30 December 1849 at age 1.¹ She was buried on after 30 December 1849 in Snowden Family Cemetery, Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland.¹

     Herbert Mann Thiers was born on 18 October 1851 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of David Bodine Thiers and Louisa Kirwan Capron. Herbert Mann Thiers married Mary Gilda on 14 January 1894.^2,3 Herbert Mann Thiers died on 7 July 1923 at age 71 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois; May have died in 1928.^2,4
     Herbert Mann Thiers was a lawyer. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.¹

     Emma Walden Thiers was born on 6 January 1854 in Hebron, McHenry, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of David Bodine Thiers and Louisa Kirwan Capron. Emma Walden Thiers married Charles Bullen Quarles on 10 November 1881 in Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin.¹ Emma Walden Thiers died on 25 August 1942 at age 88 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹ She was buried on after 25 August 1942 in Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin.¹
     Emma Walden Quarles appeared on the census of 1900 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the wife of the head of the household, Charles Bullen Quarles.²

     Edward Capron Thiers was born on 17 April 1856 in Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island. He was the son of David Bodine Thiers and Louisa Kirwan Capron. Edward Capron Thiers married Mary Nicoll in 1885. Edward Capron Thiers died in 1944.¹
     Edward Capron Thiers appeared on the census of 1900 at Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin.² He appeared on the census of 1920 at Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin.³

     Capt. Joseph Tiffany was born on 5 October 1764 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts.
     Capt. Joseph Tiffany appeared on the census of 1850 at Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, as the father of the head of the household, Joseph Albert Tiffany.¹

     Osmond Capron Tiffany was born on 23 April 1793 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts. He was the son of Capt. Joseph Tiffany and Charlotte Capron. Osmond Capron Tiffany married Ann Checkley Shaw on 15 July 1822. Osmond Capron Tiffany died on 11 June 1851 at age 58.
     Osmond Capron Tiffany appeared on the census of 1850 at Baltimore, Maryland.¹

     Comfort Tiffany was born on 17 November 1797 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts. He was the son of Capt. Joseph Tiffany and Charlotte Capron. Comfort Tiffany married Laura Burr in 1820.

     Content Tiffany was born on 28 April 1795 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Capt. Joseph Tiffany and Charlotte Capron. Content Tiffany married Capt. John Adams Read on 1 December 1814 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts.
     Content Read appeared on the census of 1850 at New Hartford, Oneida, New York, as the mother-in-law of the head of the household, Joseph Allen Sherrill.¹

     Joseph Albert Tiffany was born on 26 September 1802 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts. He was the son of Capt. Joseph Tiffany and Charlotte Capron. Joseph Albert Tiffany married Eunice Capron Bradford on 26 May 1824.
     Joseph Albert Tiffany appeared on the census of 1850 at Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts.¹

     Ann Checkley Shaw was born circa 1800 in Massachusetts.¹ She married Osmond Capron Tiffany, son of Capt. Joseph Tiffany and Charlotte Capron, on 15 July 1822.
     Ann Checkley Tiffany appeared on the census of 1850 at Baltimore, Maryland, as the wife of the head of the household, Osmond Capron Tiffany.¹ Ann Checkley Shaw appeared on the census of 1870 at Baltimore, Maryland.²

     Osmond Tiffany was born on 16 July 1823. He was the son of Osmond Capron Tiffany and Ann Checkley Shaw. Osmond Tiffany married Ann Pinkney White on 5 October 1847 in Baltimore, Maryland, by Wed by Rev. George W. Burnap.
     Osmond Tiffany appeared on the census of 1860 at Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.¹ He appeared on the census of 1870 at Baltimore, Maryland.² He appeared on the census of 1880 at Baltimore, Maryland.³