I don't know if the original poster of this thread is still curious, still reads this, or has found what they are looking for elsewhere, but I have an uncle named Tom Caperton who grew up in Covina California, which is in Los Angeles county. His father, my grandfather was an English teacher in that area as well. My grandfather's name is Edward William Caperton. Also, this particular family was from Illinois and elsewhere. I don't know if this is what you are looking for, or why you are inquiring, but that is my contribution.