sentences:  Zion College in Winnsboro, South Carolina then returned to his position at SCMA in 1860.At the outbreak of the Civil War, Capers joined the Confederate Army with the rank of major.He was present at the bombardment of Fort Sumter then saw action at James Island and the Battle of Secessionville; he next served on coastal defense duties until 1863, having been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the 24th South Carolina.