THE STATE, Columbia, SC, January 12, 1918
Anderson, Jan 12 [1918] -- J J Copeland, Confederate veteran, died at his home in Cheddar, Anderson County, last night, aged 86 years. He is survived by his widow and nine children. The Rev O J Copeland, who died three years ago, was his son. The funeral services will be held at Shady Grove Baptist Church Sunday morning.
(following obit by Rebecca Sheehan-Plotkin)
J. J. Copeland, of Belton, died at his home near that town last Saturday, January 12th, and was buried Sunday afternoon at Cedar Grove cemetery, in Anderson county. Mr. Copeland was the father of Mrs. A. L. Ellison, who lives near Walhalla, and the late Rev. Oliver J. Copeland, a Baptist minister, so well known to many of our citizens. He was 86 years of age. During the Civil War, he served throughout the struggle as a member of one of the South Carolina volunteer commands, being a lieutenant in his company. He is survived by his aged wife and seven children. Mr. Copeland had been ill for some time and his death was not unexpected. There are many in this section who will join with us in extending to the bereaved ones sympathy in their sorrow. Mrs. Ellison recently spent a week with her father. Keowee Courier, Pickens Court House, SC, January 16, 1918
THE STATE, Columbia, SC, January 12, 1918
Anderson, Jan 12 [1918] -- J J Copeland, Confederate veteran, died at his home in Cheddar, Anderson County, last night, aged 86 years. He is survived by his widow and nine children. The Rev O J Copeland, who died three years ago, was his son. The funeral services will be held at Shady Grove Baptist Church Sunday morning.
(following obit by Rebecca Sheehan-Plotkin)
J. J. Copeland, of Belton, died at his home near that town last Saturday, January 12th, and was buried Sunday afternoon at Cedar Grove cemetery, in Anderson county. Mr. Copeland was the father of Mrs. A. L. Ellison, who lives near Walhalla, and the late Rev. Oliver J. Copeland, a Baptist minister, so well known to many of our citizens. He was 86 years of age. During the Civil War, he served throughout the struggle as a member of one of the South Carolina volunteer commands, being a lieutenant in his company. He is survived by his aged wife and seven children. Mr. Copeland had been ill for some time and his death was not unexpected. There are many in this section who will join with us in extending to the bereaved ones sympathy in their sorrow. Mrs. Ellison recently spent a week with her father. Keowee Courier, Pickens Court House, SC, January 16, 1918
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William Luther Copeland
1862–1933
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Alice Eugenia Copeland
1867–1867
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Arthur Orlando Copeland
1867–1945
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Joseph Trumen Copeland
1873–1873
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Rev Oliver Jackson "OJ" Copeland
1874–1914
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Ida Isabella Copeland Mahaffey
1876–1915
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Ira Ferdinand Copeland
1878–1974
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Donna Luretta "Donie" Copeland Kelly
1880–1919
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Mary Lenora Copeland Breazeale
1882–1954
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Enoch Claude Copeland
1884–1976
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Nira Ella Copeland Haulbrooks
1885–1980
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Lola Dell Copeland Ellison
1892–1974
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Kate Catherine Copeland Meares
1894–1926
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