1st marriage was to Martha Ann Dennison who he married Oct 6, 1867 in Phelps County, Missouri. (Source: Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002). She stayed in Texas and is living with son, Wm. Frank Kepler, in 1910.

Stephen Capler in the 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Stephen Capler
Gender: Male
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1850: Richwoods, Washington, Missouri, USA
Attended School: Y
Line Number: 1
Dwelling Number: 889
Family Number: 889
Household Members Age
Henry Capler 40
Mary Capler 35
Phillip Capler
Stephen Capler 13
Thomas Capler 11
Elizabeth Capler 4

S Kepler in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: S Kepler
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1841
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Missouri
Home in 1860: Rolla, Phelps, Missouri
Post Office: Dillon
Dwelling Number: 210
Family Number: 210
Attended School: Yes
Household Members Age
Heny Kepler 53
Polly Kepler 45
S Kepler 19
Thos W Kepler 18
B J Kepler 13

Stephen Kepler in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Stephen Kepler
Age in 1870: 30
Birth Date: abt 1840
Birthplace: Missouri
Dwelling Number: 95
Home in 1870: Texas, Dent, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Salem
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen Over 21: Yes
Personal Estate Value: 125
Inferred Spouse:
M A Kepler
Inferred Children:
Margha Kepler
Household Members Age
Stephen Kepler 30
M A Kepler 19

Stephen W. Kepler in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Stephen W. Kepler
Age: 39
Birth Date: Abt 1841
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1880: Precinct 4, Wise, Texas, USA
Dwelling Number: 168
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Martha A. Kepler
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Farmer
Maimed, Crippled, or Bedridden: Yes
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Household Members Age Relationship
Stephen W. Kepler 39 Self (Head)
Martha A. Kepler 30 Wife
Maryann J. Kepler 11 Daughter
William F. Kepler 7 Son
Amanda C. Kepler 6 Daughter
Henry N. Kepler 1 Son

S W Capler in the 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: S W Capler
[S W Caples]
[Stephen Wesley Kepler]
Age: 60
Birth Date: Apr 1840
Birthplace: Missouri, USA
Home in 1900: Montier, Shannon, Missouri
Sheet Number: 8
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 130
Family Number: 130
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mandy Capler
Marriage Year: 1897
Years Married: 3
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania, USA
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: F
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Household Members Age Relationship
S W Capler 60 Head
Mandy Capler 44 Wife
Betty Capler 48 Sister