Living COPELAND (private). Parents: John Preston COPELAND and Nancy A. CASTELLOW.


Living COPELAND (private). Parents: Dott D. COPELAND and Eugenia Lavonn HAYMOND.


Living COPELAND (private). Parents: Dott D. COPELAND and Eugenia Lavonn HAYMOND.


Liz COPELAND210 was born about 1863. She was educated on 5 April 1998.325 She died. Parents: John Matthew COPELAND and Malvina SWAFORD.


Lonnie D. COPELAND17 was born on 21 April 1875. He died on 30 August 1948. He was buried in Kenedy Cem., Karnes, Tx. Parents: William C. COPELAND and Lucy BOATRIGHT.

Spouse: Alice GREY THIGPEN JOHNSON.


Lou Emma COPELAND1 was born in 1893 in Overton County, Tennessee. She died on 8 March 1976 in Tennessee. Parents: William M. COPELAND and Leitha BILBREY.

Spouse: Frank OAKLEY. Lou Emma COPELAND and Frank OAKLEY were married WFT Est. 1907-1940.


Louisa COPELAND (private). Parents: Joseph Jefferson COPELAND and Hannah Thatcher WARD.

Spouse: Unknown RAINS.


Louisa Jane COPELAND89 was born in 1855.90 She died in 1915.90 Parents: James Richardson COPELAND and Sally HYDER.

Spouse: M. Jasper SETSER Rev.. Children were: Effie SETSER, John M. SETSER, Josie SETSER, Bertie SETSER, Sally SETSER, Shirley SETSER.


Lucinda COPELAND (private). Parents: William Riley COPELAND and Rachel VAUGHAN.


Lucinda Jane COPELAND17 was born on 18 July 1859 in Texas, Missouri. She was buried in January 1919 in Co. Line Cem., Yoakum, Lavaca, TX. She died on 19 January 1919 in Yoakum, Lavora, TX. Spouse is John Ellison hairell.
married 18 May 1880 Parents: Esau S. COPELAND and Elizabeth M. BILBREY.

Spouse: John Ellison HARRELL. Lucinda Jane COPELAND and John Ellison HARRELL were married on 18 May 1880 in TX.


M. P. COPELAND89 was born in 1852.90 Parents: Moses Wilkerson COPELAND and Nancy WEBB.


Mahala COPELAND was born in 1818. She died in 1904. Parents: Josiah COPELAND and Mary (Marian) MAYFIELD.


Malachi L. COPELAND26,27 was born in 1854 in Overton County, Tennessee.212
First Generation

1. Malachi L COPELAND was born about 1854 in TN. Malachi has a sister Elisabeth Obedience "Biddie" COPELAND. Not 100% sure Malachi but 99%. Since the last two kids were born in MO and the Copeland family lived next door it's a good leap of faith. Since they named their 1st born Biddie is just got to be him.
He died before 1900 in probably in MO.

Malachi L COPELAND and Sara Francis RAMSEY were married. Sara Francis RAMSEY (daughter of Riley RAMSEY and Martha Jane BROWN) was born on 10 Mar 1860 in (Overton), TN. She appeared in the census on 13 Jul 1870 in 5th CD, (Overton), TN. 61-61 RAMSEY, Riley, m, w, 30, TN, Martha, f, w, 32, TN, William H, m, w, 12, TN, Sarah F, f, w, 10, TN, James R, m, w, 7, TN, Mary E, f, w, 4, TN, Arminda, f, w, 1, TN (Page 5-9). She appeared in the census on 4 Jun 1900 in Fairview & Bell Chapel, (Todd), KY. 29-31 RAMSEY, Martha, f, w, May 1834, TN, 66, widow, 9 kids 6 alive, farmer, COPELAND, Sarah F, f, w, May 1860, 40, TN, widow, 8 kids 4 alive, Biddie, g-dau, f, w, Jan 1885, 15, TN, Dora L, g-dau, f, w, Apr 1895, 5, MO, 29-32 RAMSEY, Alexander, Jun 1875, 24, TN, married 1 yr, farmer, Maude, f, w, Dec 1883, 16, OH, no kids, 30-33 RAMSEY, James, m, w, Dec 1862, 37, TN, married 9 yrs, Sallie, f, w, May 1855, 45, no kids, COPELAND, Houston B, nephew, m, w, Jan 1888, 12, TN, William W, nephew, m, w, Jan 1890, 10, MO (Page 85-3). She died on 10 Jun 1931 in (Logan), KY. Malachi L COPELAND and Sara Francis RAMSEY had the following children:

+2 i. Jane Biddie COPELAND (born on 8 Jan 1885).
3 ii. Houston B COPELAND was born in Jan 1888 in TN.
4 iii. William W COPELAND was born on 5 Jan 1890 in MO. According to his WWI Draft Record he was born 5 Jan 1892 in MO. It was filed in (Logan), KY.
5 iv. Dora L COPELAND was born in Apr 1895 in MO.


Second Generation

2. Jane Biddie COPELAND (Malachi L-1) was born on 8 Jan 1885 in TN. She died on 18 Apr 1960 in (Logan), KY.

Jane Biddie COPELAND and George MORGAN were married on 1 Aug 1903 in (Logan), KY. George MORGAN was born about 1866 in MO. He appeared in the census on 13 Jan 1920 in 9th CD, (Robertson), TN. 168-175 ABSTON, Frank, m, w, 64, TN/TN/TN, farmer, Sarah, f, w, 56, TN, MORGAN, George, son-in-law, m, w, 42, KY, farm labor, Jane, Dau, f, w, 32, TN, George W, g-son, m, w, 5, TN, COPELAND, Willie, step-son, m, w, 30, TN (Page 178-17).
He appeared in the census on 25 Apr 1930 in 1st MD, (Logan), KY. 141-113 MORGAN, George, m, w, 53, MO, married at 27, farmer, Biddie J, f, w, 44, TN, married at 18, George W, m, w, 15, KY, Harold B, m, w, 9, TN, G? C, f, w, 3, KY (Page 8-15). He died on 10 Jun 1936 in (Logan), KY. Jane Biddie COPELAND and George MORGAN had the following children:

6 i. George W MORGAN was born about 1915 in TN.
7 ii. Harold B MORGAN was born about 1921 in TN.
+8 iii. Geneva C MORGAN (born about 1927).


Third Generation

8. Geneva C MORGAN (Jane Biddie COPELAND-2, Malachi L-1) was born about 1927 in KY. She died in 1997 in (Logan), KY.

Geneva C MORGAN and Elvice E COLE were married on 12 Dec 1945 in (Logan), KY. Elvice E COLE was born on 28 Jul 1921 in (Logan), KY. He died on 20 Mar 1995 in (Mulenberg), KY.

Prepared by:
James H Smith
104 Rebecca Court
Collinsville, IL 62234
618-345-2954
smith69@charter.net Parents: George Andrew Jackson COPELAND and Emeline Frances WALKER.


Margaret COPELAND210 was born on 24 June 1810 in Overton County, Tennessee.325 She died on 28 October 1868 in Burnet, Burnet County, Texas.325 She was educated on 5 August 1997.325 Parents: James R. COPELAND and Elizabeth SWALLOWS.

Spouse: John Gilbert STEWART Rev. Margaret COPELAND and John Gilbert STEWART Rev were married in 1829 in Tennessee.325 Reference Number:253367 Children were: Amanda STEWART, Polly A STEWART, Sarah Malissa STEWART, Christopher Columbus STEWART, John Americus STEWART, Benjamin Hansford STEWART, William Jefferson STEWART, Samuel K STEWART, James C STEWART.


Margaret COPELAND17 was born in 1825 in Overton County, Tennessee.

Spouse: John BILBREY. Children were: Martha BILBERY, Essean BILBERY, Tennessee BILBERY, Henry BILBERY, Willie BILBERY, Cadence BILBERY, Vanessa BILBERY.


Margaret COPELAND was born on 12 June 1828 in Oak Hill Tennessee Overton Co. She died on 14 July 1878 in Rickman, Tennessee - Oak Hill - Joel Copeland Cemetery. She was buried in Rickman, Tennessee - Oak Hill - Joel Copeland Cemetery. Parents: Richard COPELAND and Margaret Peggy HARTSOE.

Spouse: Wesley DAVIS. Children were: Nancy J. DAVIS, George W. DAVIS, Richard DAVIS, Josiah "Jefferson" DAVIS, William W DAVIS, James K. P. DAVIS, Laura C. DAVIS, Mary R DAVIS, Jesse H DAVIS, Robert Lee DAVIS, Ann DAVIS.


Margaret COPELAND89 was born in 1831 in Henry County, Tennessee.90 Parents: Solomon COPELAND and Sara TIPPET.


Margaret COPELAND17 was born on 14 November 1844 in Overton County, Tennessee. She died on 22 July 1912 in Choate, Karnes, TX. She was buried in Choate, Karnes, TX, Choate Cemetery. !INFORMATION: Family bible and on grave headstone in Texas. Also in the Family History Libra ry in Salt Lake Ut. Parents: Esau S. COPELAND and Elizabeth M. BILBREY.

Spouse: George GORDON. Margaret COPELAND and George GORDON were married on 29 January 1871 in Burnet, TX. Children were: Mary Melvine GORDON, James GORDON, Elizabeth Marilda GORDON, Agnes Eliza Jane GORDON, Lucinda Ellen GORDON, George GORDON Jr, John GORDON, Cynthia Narcissus GORDON, Albert GORDON.


Margaret E COPELAND210 was born in 1849 in Overton County, Tennessee.325 She was educated on 5 April 1998.325 She died. Parents: James S. COPELAND and Nancy A. COPELAND.


Margaret Elizabeth COPELAND89,210 was born on 1 June 1844 in William County, Texas. [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE:Alt. Birth]325 She died on 14 April 1926 in Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas. [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE:Will Written]325 Parents: Jefferson Madison COPELAND and Mary Ann COPELAND.

Spouse: John Wesley PERRY.


Marie Ellen COPELAND68 was born on 25 February 1910. She died on 13 February 1911. Parents: Bunyan Monroe COPELAND and Jennie HELTON.


Marjorie COPELAND (private). Parents: Thomas COPELAND and Gertha JOHNSON.

Spouse: Albert LOLLIS.


Mark COPELAND89 was born about 1801.90 He died about 1845 in prob Leon County, Texas.90 Parents: Nicholas COPELAND Col. and Tores Dorcas MATHES.


Mark COPELAND210 was born on 25 November 1809. He died on 29 December 1876. also have some pictures of William Copeland (Mark's son) an d have found
one of Mitchell Copeland ( Williams brother) in a Confedera te uniform, he
(Mitchell) was killed in action at the Battle of Chickamaug a Sept 19 1863.
Another of Williams brothers died as a prisoner of war.
Parents: James R. COPELAND and Elizabeth SWALLOWS.

Spouse: Catherine WEST. Reference Number:192929

Spouse: Susannah BROWN. Reference Number:192930Children were: William M. COPELAND, Mitchell COPELAND.


Mark A. COPELAND1 was born on 25 July 1890 in Overton County, Tennessee. He died on 14 June 1986 in Tennessee. Parents: William M. COPELAND and Leitha BILBREY.

Spouse: Georgia MURPHEY. Georgia MURPHEY and Mark A. COPELAND were married WFT Est. 1909-1939.


Martha COPELAND89 was born in 1820.90 Parents: Stephen Washington Jr. COPELAND and Delila VANN.

Spouse: Thomas GARDENSHIRE.


Martha COPELAND89,210 was born on 9 August 1857 in Williamson County, Texas Formed 1848 From Milam County.325 She died on 29 September 1877 in Texas.325 She was educated on 5 April 1998.325 [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE:Will Written]325 Parents: Jefferson Madison COPELAND and Mary Ann COPELAND.


Martha COPELAND26,27 was born in July 1891 in Overton County, Tennessee. Parents: James Larkin COPELAND and Roxina CRABTREE.


Martha Ann COPELAND26,27 was born in November 1892 in Overton County, Tennessee. She died in 1974. Parents: Archibald B. COPELAND and Lucinda Matilda NORROD.


Martha E. COPELAND (private). Parents: John COPELAND and Anna SEWELL.


Martha Elizabeth COPELAND (private).

Spouse: George Shupeman MATTHEWS. Children were: Dora Eller MATTHEWS, Walter Esew MATTHEWS, Joseph Colbert MATTHEWS, Lilly Ann MATTHEWS, Ova Armelda MATTHEWS, Wade Caldwell MATTHEWS, James Bolivar McAllen MATTHEWS, Olley Ethel MATTHEWS, Murtle Herbert MATTHEWS, Josie Lola MATTHEWS.


Martha Ellen COPELAND89 was born on 28 January 1839.90 She died on 14 July 1917 in Arlington, Oklahoma.90 Parents: Solomon COPELAND and Malinda SAMPLES.


Martha Josephine COPELAND209 was born on 17 June 1852. Parents: Josiah Fort COPELAND and Margaret Ann Esther DEADWYLER.

Spouse: Seaborn THOMPSON.


Martha Missouri COPELAND68 was born in 1891. Parents: John Richard COPELAND and Virginia Ellen BISHOP.

Spouse: Robert HELTON.


Martin COPELAND89 was born about 1800.90 Parents: Nicholas COPELAND Col. and Tores Dorcas MATHES.


Martin COPELAND89 was born in 1843.90 Parents: Solomon COPELAND and Malinda SAMPLES.


Martin M. COPELAND (private). Parents: John COPELAND and Anna SEWELL.


Martin Van Buren COPELAND89 was born in 1834.90 Parents: Stephen Washington Jr. COPELAND and Delila VANN.

Spouse: Sara THOMAS. Children were: Emmy Valentine COPELAND.


Mary COPELAND (private). Parents: John COPELAND and Susannah SEWELL.


Mary COPELAND (private). Parents: William Riley COPELAND and Rachel VAUGHAN.


Mary COPELAND (private). Parents: Joseph Anderson COPELAND and Sarah GORE.


Mary COPELAND (private). Parents: John R. COPELAND and Mary America WISEMAN.


Mary COPELAND89 was born on 1 October 1777 in Surry County, North Carolina.90 She died on 15 June 1851 in Overton County, Tennessee.90 Parents: Joseph COPELAND and Sarah SEAHORN.

Spouse: William C. ALLEN. Children were: Elizabeth Nancy ALLEN.


Mary COPELAND210 was born about 1861. She was educated on 5 April 1998.325 She died. Parents: John Matthew COPELAND and Malvina SWAFORD.


Mary COPELAND (private). Parents: Phillip Melvin COPELAND and Luna XXXXX.


Mary COPELAND (private). Parents: John Bailey COPELAND and Christine XXXXX.


Mary II COPELAND89,210 was born on 11 April 1851 in Williamson, Texas.90 She died on 6 June 1928 in Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas.325 She was buried in Liberty Hill, Williamson, Texas.90 Parents: Jefferson Madison COPELAND and Mary Ann COPELAND.


Mary Ann COPELAND (private). Parents: Joseph Steven Calvin COPELAND Col. and Sarah Jane TOWNSEND.

Spouse: John L. COPELAND.


Mary Ann COPELAND (private). Parents: James COPELAND.

Spouse: William THOMPSON.


Mary Ann COPELAND89,210 was born on 2 October 1814 in Livingston, Overton County, Tennessee.90,325 She died on 26 September 1907 in Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas.325,465,472 She was buried in Perry Cemetery, Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas.325 Please send any corrections or additions to Jesse M. Lawrence Jr.
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In a letter dated 2/7/1905, Mary stated that she had 2 daughters and 3 sons living and 4 daughters and 1 son dead; 47 grandchildren, 100 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

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In a letter dated 2/7/1905, Mary stated that she had 2 daughters and 3 sons living and 4 daughters and 1 son dead; 47 grandchildren, 100 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Parents: Richard COPELAND and Margaret Peggy HARTSOE.

Spouse: Jefferson Madison COPELAND. Mary Ann COPELAND and Jefferson Madison COPELAND were married between 1830 and 1832 in Copeland Grove, Overton County, Tennessee.466 Children were: William COPELAND, Joseph F COPELAND, Martha COPELAND, Jasper Newton COPELAND, Richard Marion COPELAND, Almira Jane COPELAND, James Overton COPELAND Sr, Margaret Elizabeth COPELAND, Hannah Catherine COPELAND, Winnaby COPELAND, Sarah A COPELAND, Mary II COPELAND, Josiah F. COPELAND.