Background
Capers, John G. was born on April 17, 1866 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. Son of late Rt. Review Ellison and Charlotte Rebecca (Palmer) C.
Capers, John G. was born on April 17, 1866 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. Son of late Rt. Review Ellison and Charlotte Rebecca (Palmer) C.
Brother William Theodotus C. Educated South Carolina. Military Academy, Charleston, 1881-1885.
Bachelor of Laws, South Carolina. College, 1887.
Admitted to bar, 1887. Democrat until 1896, when, upon nomination of Bryan, he became a supporter of McKinley, and joined Republican party. Campaigned for McKinley and Roosevelt, 1900.
Assistant United State Attorneys, Department of Justice and United States Court of Claims, 1894-1901.
United States district attorney for South Carolina., 1901-1906. United States internal revenue commissioner, June-December, 1907, and September, 1909.
Member Republican National Committee, 1904-1912.
Married Lilla Trenholm, June 18, 1895.