John & William SHEPPERSON of Hanover County, VA, in the War of 1812
Seeking family background and origins of John & William SHEPPERSON, probably related to the SHEPPERSON Family of Hanover County, VA, who served in the First Virginia (Militia) Regiment during the War of 1812.
John Shepperson served as a Corporal for 3 months and 5 days in Capt. Wm. Daney's Company of the First Virginia Militia Regiment, between 28 August and 3 December 1814.This is very likely the same John Shepperson who served in the same First VA Militia Regt during the American Revolution.John's prior service, and experience, probably account for his rank as a Corporal.
William Shepperson served 3 months & 4 days as a Private in a VA Militia Cavalry Troop, under Capt Philip Pryor, from 28 August to 22 November 1814.This Cavalry Troop also was part of the First VA Militia Regiment.