Welcome to The Caperton Society!

Welcome to the Caperton Society, Where Caperton's Gather! Our Mission is to draw together into one place, the known information on the Caperton family name.

 For Caperton Research, visit the Society's Collections Section, where you will find information on what is known or believed about the early origins of the Caperton's. With hundreds of records including original documents and a Photo Gallery for fellow Caperton's to upload photos of their family. There is a Forum where discussions on the Caperton name can occur. The DNA Project, tracing the genetic origins of the Caperton Family.

Virtually all of the above can be accessed simply by clicking on the links found in the menus above. Many of these areas however require registration. Registration is free and fairly painless but is a valuable tool in helping fight spam. To register click on the Register! link in the menu above. 

For the latest information about what is happening, click on the Blog Menu above. The information found on this site is due to the continued involvement of many cousins all over the United States. If you would like to become involved, even if only in a small way, drop me an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

A New Book on the History of the Capertons in America

Now Available   Visit the Store by clicking on the 'Store' Menu link above to Order 

The Capertons, By Donald L. Caperton

The Capertons first came to America in the 1700’s. This book traces the various Caperton families from their arrival in America down through to today. The first Caperton to America was John Caperton who married Polly Thompson. John and Polly had eight children, four sons and four daughters. Seven of these children moved west, and it is these adventurous people and their families who were in the forefront of the Western migration and settlement of America. Capertons have been leaders in almost every facet of American life; including Senators, Admirals and Colonels. In 1792 George Washington even nominated Hugh Caperton as a Captain in the new Army he was forming! With Bernard M. Caperton’s The Caperton Family, as a starting point, virtually every section has been revised and expanded.

Additional sections include the life and times of several descendants including the Life of James Kelly and Hugh Caperton; a treatment on the Capertons of St. Cuthbert Parish in Wells, Sommerset England; a history of Elmwood mansion; and a look at the advances of DNA testing and what it means to tracing Capertons.

At nearly 5800 people identified, there are over 2000 new names in this edition. Finally the Index has been expanded to 70 pages with thousands more names making looking up your family easier than ever!  This is a hard cover book, matching the original size format of 6 x 9. Over 450 pages of Caperton Family History!