Capt Peter STAPLE of Artillery commanded the 1st company, First Massachusetts Regiment under Lt. General and Commander in Chief  William PEPPERRELL during the French-Indian Wars and the surrender of Louisburg, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia in 1745, after this victory Lt General William Pepperrell was knighted. Capt Peter’s surname was STAPLE, however military records refer to him as STAPLES, PCC Administration refers to him as Lieutenant. Sir William’s niece Sarah was the mother of Margery FROST.