William Capet Clopton

William Capet Clopton (born in Holly Springs, Mississippi on March 16, 1853). An orator of mark, William practiced law in New York and was the legal adviser to some of the most prominent bankers in the country. He was also a leading railroad and corporate attorney,and served as a trustee, director and executor of many important trusts. The familial name Clopton is well-known in England; its founder was Sir William Péchè, who was a Norman follower of William I (first Norman King of England, known was "William the Conqueror") and sharer in his English land divisions.
Early life and education
He was the son of Major John H. Clopton.
He was educated by private tutors, prepared for college at the Columbia Collegiate School. His success was immediate and he became a leading railroad and corporate attorney, as well as a trustee, director and executor of many important trusts. William was the legal adviser to some of the most prominent bankers in the country.
Lizzie was the daughter Louis Espenschied (1821 - 1887), a successful Western wagon-make and the owner of Louis Espenschied Wagon Co. By the 1850s, the Louis Espenschied Wagon Co. was making large numbers of wagons for pioneers heading west during the great migration of 1853. During the Civil War, Louis received a large contract for wagons and wheels for the Union Army. Her father Louis married Catherine Weber Espenschied (1824 - 1887) and they had five children. Her siblings were Louis Espenschied (1844 - 1871), Philippine Espenschied (May 1, 1847 - September 6, 1925), Charles Espenschied (1849 - 1926), and Frederick F. Espenschied ( January 3, 1856 - July 22, 1908).<ref name=":3" /> Her brother Frederick's son, Lloyd Espenschied was the co-creator of the coaxial cable, which paved the was for television.
Lizzie's sister Philippine was the wife of St. Louis Mayor Henry von Overstolz.

Main Menu

See Also

Main Menu