Anna Browning Copeland1,2

Family
TMG ID:2921, (23 Oct 1881 - )
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*John Alden Copeland1 B: 21 Oct 1842, D: c 1926
Mother*Jennie E. Dailey1 B: c 1847

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Anna Browning Copeland was born on Sunday, 23 Oct 1881.1

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Esther Willard Copeland1,2

Family
TMG ID:2922, (27 Feb 1887 - )
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*John Alden Copeland1 B: 21 Oct 1842, D: c 1926
Mother*Jennie E. Dailey1 B: c 1847

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Esther Willard Copeland was born on Sunday, 27 Feb 1887.1

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Paul Marshall Copeland1,2

Family
TMG ID:2923, (22 Sep 1890 - )
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*John Alden Copeland1 B: 21 Oct 1842, D: c 1926
Mother*Jennie E. Dailey1 B: c 1847

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Paul Marshall Copeland was born on Monday, 22 Sep 1890.1

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Jonathan Murray1,2

Family
TMG ID:2924

Alias(es)

  • Title: he was also known as Reverend Jonathan Murray.1,2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageJonathan and Grace Iowa Copeland, daughter of: John Alden Copeland and Jennie E. Dailey, were married.1
     

Children of: Jonathan Murray and Grace Iowa Copeland

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited30 Jul 2019

Ruth Murray1,2

Family
TMG ID:2925
Relationship:7th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Jonathan Murray1
Mother*Grace Iowa Copeland1 B: 22 Aug 1869, D: 7 Jun 1899

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Hadley Murray1,2

Family
TMG ID:2926
Relationship:7th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Jonathan Murray1
Mother*Grace Iowa Copeland1 B: 22 Aug 1869, D: 7 Jun 1899

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Elijah Shepard1

Family
TMG ID:2927, (27 Mar 1763 - 17 Feb 1848)
Relationship:2nd cousin 5 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Jonathan Shepard1 B: 23 Mar 1731/32, D: 10 Jan 1800
Mother*Miriam Strong1 B: 14 Feb 1736/37, D: 9 Feb 1810

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriage Bann Sunday, 1 Jan 1786, Elijah Shepard at age 22 and Elizabeth Adkins at age 21, had their marriage banns published. Intentions filed.1
     

Children of: Elijah Shepard and Elizabeth Adkins

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: Elijah Shepard He is said to have had seven sons and two daughters; removed to Augusta, New York. His descendants have been imperfectly traced. He was a Revolutionary War pensioner, but his file was not found in 1965 when inquired for.

    He was of Augusta in 1802 when he bought land from Josiah and Miriam Cook [Onedia Co Land].

    REF: "Gazetteer and Biographical record, Genessee Co, New York" Ed. F.W. Beers, 1890, p 446; Noyes, "Descendants of James, Nicholas, and Peter Noyes", 1904; Harriet W.W. Stevens, "Wadhams genealogy" (1913); 1901 Register, Connecticut Society , Sons of the American Revolution..1

Other Major Events

  • Military: on Sunday, 10 Oct 1779, Elijah Shepard at age 16, began military service, Served three months in Captain John Carpenter's Company of Guards stationed at Springfield, enlisted October 10, 1779, discharged January 10, 1780, engaged for three months for the town of Blandford, in Capt Sloper's Company, Hampshire Co Regt

    [Massachusetts Soldiers... 15: 123, 125].1
  • Military: on Monday, 10 Jan 1780, Elijah Shepard at age 16, completed military service.1
  • Sunday, 1 Jan 1786, Elijah Shepard at age 22 and Elizabeth Adkins at age 21, had their marriage banns published. Intentions filed.1
         

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-17901790, Blandford, Hampshire County, MassachusettsG, Listed with two males under 16 years and two females1

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S105] Bonnie J. Wiley (6433), online e-mail address, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (103 N. Second St., Cambridge, IL 61238-1234), updated as of 13 Jan 2000.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Faith Murray1,2

Family
TMG ID:2928
Relationship:7th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Jonathan Murray1
Mother*Grace Iowa Copeland1 B: 22 Aug 1869, D: 7 Jun 1899

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

John Murray1,2

Family
TMG ID:2929
Relationship:7th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Jonathan Murray1
Mother*Grace Iowa Copeland1 B: 22 Aug 1869, D: 7 Jun 1899

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Grace Murray1,2

Family
TMG ID:2930
Relationship:7th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Jonathan Murray1
Mother*Grace Iowa Copeland1 B: 22 Aug 1869, D: 7 Jun 1899

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Kate M. Blizzard1,2

Family
TMG ID:2931, (21 Dec 1851 - )

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Kate M. Blizzard was born on Sunday, 21 Dec 1851, at PennsylvaniaG.1,3

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Thursday, 21 Sep 1876, her married name became Mrs. Copeland (née Blizzard).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageThursday, 21 Sep 1876, Kate, age 24 years and 9 months, and Richard Watson Copeland, age 28 years, 4 months and 15 days, son of: George Morey Copeland and Laura Ann Sturges, were married.1
     

Children of: Kate M. Blizzard and Richard Watson Copeland

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-188019 Jun 1880, Lafayette, Sussex County, New JerseyGRichard Watson Copeland and Ross Watson Copeland3

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 101C, film number 1254798, New Jersey 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited2 Apr 2013

Ross Watson Copeland1,2

Family
TMG ID:2932, (3 Nov 1879 - )
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Richard Watson Copeland1 B: 6 May 1848
Mother*Kate M. Blizzard1 B: 21 Dec 1851

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Ross Watson Copeland was born on Monday, 3 Nov 1879, at New YorkG.1,3

'Non-primary' Vitals

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-188019 Jun 1880, Lafayette, Sussex County, New JerseyGRichard Watson Copeland and Kate M. Blizzard3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
Electrical Engineer1

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 101C, film number 1254798, New Jersey 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Henry Fenlon Copeland1,2

Family
TMG ID:2933, (17 Nov 1881 - )
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Richard Watson Copeland1 B: 6 May 1848
Mother*Kate M. Blizzard1 B: 21 Dec 1851

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Henry Fenlon Copeland was born on Thursday, 17 Nov 1881.1

'Non-primary' Vitals

Education

Date(s)Note
Henry attended Bachelor of Arts.1
1909Henry attended Attending Syracuse University in 1909 at the Syracuse University, Syracuse, New YorkG.3,1

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
  3. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909), pg 101. Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Edith Emily Copeland1,2

Family
TMG ID:2934, (10 Feb 1887 - )
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Richard Watson Copeland1 B: 6 May 1848
Mother*Kate M. Blizzard1 B: 21 Dec 1851

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Edith Emily Copeland was born on Thursday, 10 Feb 1887.1

'Non-primary' Vitals

Education

Date(s)Note
Edith attended Normal-Music.1

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Mattie Crittendon1,2

Family
TMG ID:2935, (24 Oct 1853 - 9 May 1940)

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: She was also known as Martha Margaret Cruttenden3
  • Name-Married: in Sep 1878, her married name became Mrs. Copeland (née Crittendon).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSep 1878, Mattie, age 24 years and 10 months, and Samuel Herbert Copeland, age 25 years and 3 months, son of: George Morey Copeland and Laura Ann Sturges, were married.1
     

Children of: Mattie Crittendon and Samuel Herbert Copeland

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-188016 Jun 1880, Clarendon, Orelans County, New YorkGSamuel Herbert Copeland, Ralph B. Copeland and Laura A. Copeland4

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
  3. [S267] Stu VanOrden, online <http://tinyurl.com/gtk5tag>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Stu VanOrden.
  4. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 120A, film number 1254912, New York 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited10 Apr 2013

Ralph B. Copeland1,2

Family
TMG ID:2936, (25 Mar 1879 - )
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Samuel Herbert Copeland1 B: 29 May 1853, D: 16 Oct 1935
Mother*Mattie Crittendon1 B: 24 Oct 1853, D: 9 May 1940

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Ralph B. Copeland was born on Tuesday, 25 Mar 1879, at New YorkG.1,3

'Non-primary' Vitals

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 9 Jun 1906, Ralph, age 27 years, 2 months and 15 days, and Laura Freeman Seavey were married.1
     

Children of: Ralph B. Copeland and Laura Freeman Seavey

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-188016 Jun 1880, Clarendon, Orelans County, New YorkGSamuel Herbert Copeland, Mattie Crittendon and Laura A. Copeland3

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 120A, film number 1254912, New York 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Laura A. Copeland1,2

Family
TMG ID:2937, (14 May 1880 - )
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Samuel Herbert Copeland1 B: 29 May 1853, D: 16 Oct 1935
Mother*Mattie Crittendon1 B: 24 Oct 1853, D: 9 May 1940

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Laura A. Copeland was born on Friday, 14 May 1880, at New YorkG.1,3

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Wednesday, 14 Aug 1901, her married name became Mrs. Thorpe (née Copeland).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 14 Aug 1901, Laura, age 21 years and 3 months, and Burton Thorpe were married.1
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-188016 Jun 1880, Clarendon, Orelans County, New YorkGSamuel Herbert Copeland, Mattie Crittendon and Ralph B. Copeland3

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 120A, film number 1254912, New York 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

William Copeland1,2

Family
TMG ID:2938, (18 Jan 1882 - 5 Jan 1963)
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Samuel Herbert Copeland1 B: 29 May 1853, D: 16 Oct 1935
Mother*Mattie Crittendon1 B: 24 Oct 1853, D: 9 May 1940

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: William Copeland was born on Wednesday, 18 Jan 1882.1
  • Died on Saturday, 5 Jan 1963 at age 80 years, 11 months and 18 days.3

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
  3. [S267] Stu VanOrden, online <http://tinyurl.com/gtk5tag>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Stu VanOrden.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Mildred Amy Copeland1,2,3

Family
TMG ID:2939, (21 Jun 1889 - Aug 1980)
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Samuel Herbert Copeland1 B: 29 May 1853, D: 16 Oct 1935
Mother*Mattie Crittendon1 B: 24 Oct 1853, D: 9 May 1940

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Tuesday, 16 Jul 1912, her married name became Mrs. VanOrden (née Copeland).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageTuesday, 16 Jul 1912, Mildred, age 23 years and 25 days, and George Harrison VanOrden, age 23 years, 9 months and 28 days were married.3
     

Children of: Mildred Amy Copeland and George Harrison VanOrden

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
  3. [S267] Stu VanOrden, online <http://tinyurl.com/gtk5tag>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Stu VanOrden.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Laura Freeman Seavey1,2

Family
TMG ID:2940

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Saturday, 9 Jun 1906, her married name became Mrs. Copeland (née Seavey).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 9 Jun 1906, Laura and Ralph B. Copeland, age 27 years, 2 months and 15 days, son of: Samuel Herbert Copeland and Mattie Crittendon, were married.1
     

Children of: Laura Freeman Seavey and Ralph B. Copeland

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S18] F.A. Baker, Baker Family Book; Includes 'Shepard Family of Westfield, MA' and 'Descendants of Elder John Strong of North Hampton, MA.' (n.p.: n.pub., 1909). Hereinafter cited as Shepard Family of Westfield.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013