William Staples was born about 1818 in South Carolina, to unknown parents.
In the 1880 census, he was living in Cumberland County, Tennessee, with his wife Patsy and two sons.
Sources
1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census" Year: 1880; Census Place: District 10, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: 1249; Page: 318A; Enumeration District: 023 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #15320397 (accessed 24 January 2024) William Staples (62), married, Farmer, head of household in District 10, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA. Born in South Carolina.
Name
Sex
Race
Age
Status
Relation
Occupation
Birth Place
William Staples
M
Black
62
Married
Head
Farmer
South Carolina
Patsy Staples
F
Black
58
Married
Wife
Keeping House
Tennessee
Jake Staples
M
Black
18
Single
Son
At home
Tennessee
John Staples
M
Black
15
Single
Son
At home
Tennessee
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