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Bursha Copley 1892–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Dec 1892

Birth Location: Casey Co KY

Death Date: 11 Oct 1964

Death Location: Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John Copley

Mother: Mary Barton

Spouse(s): William Taylor

Children(s): Minnie Taylor, John Taylor, Dollie Taylor, Henry Taylor, James Taylor, Mary Taylor

In 1892, Bursha Copley entered the world in Casey Co KY, born to John Wesley Copley And Mary Candis Barton. In 1900, Bursha Copley resided in Casey Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Bursha Copley resided in Crab Orchard Ward 1, Lincoln, Kentucky. Bursha Copley married William Marshall Taylor, and had children including Dollie Dimple Taylor, Henry Floyd Taylor, James Clyde Taylor, John William Taylor, Mary Isabelle Taylor, Minnie Ethel Taylor. Bursha Copley passed away in 1964 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Bursha Copley entered the world in Casey Co KY, born to John Wesley Copley And Mary Candis Barton.
  • In 1900, Bursha Copley resided in Casey Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Bursha Copley resided in Crab Orchard Ward 1, Lincoln, Kentucky.
  • Bursha Copley married William Marshall Taylor, and had children including Dollie Dimple Taylor, Henry Floyd Taylor, James Clyde Taylor, John William Taylor, Mary Isabelle Taylor, Minnie Ethel Taylor.
  • Bursha Copley passed away in 1964 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Copley
1859–1932
Birth Location: Liberty, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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Mary Barton
1874–1931
Birth Location: Casey County, Kentucky
MB

Spouses(s)

William Taylor
1878–1959
Birth Location: Casey Co KY
WT

Children(s)

Minnie Taylor
1914–1996
Birth Location: Crab Orchard Lincoln KY
MT
John Taylor
1909–1981
Birth Location: Crab Orchard Lincoln KY
JT
Dollie Taylor
1920–1920
Birth Location: Bourbon CO KY
DT
Henry Taylor
1911–1975
Birth Location: Crab Orchard Lincoln KY
HT
James Taylor
1917–1988
Birth Location: Crab Orchard Lincoln KY
JT
Mary Taylor
1922–1982
Birth Location: Paris, Bourbon, Ky
MT

Bursha Copley's Ancestors

Self
Bursha Copley
1892–1964
Birth Place: Casey Co KY
Parents
John Wesley Copley
1859–1932
Liberty, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Mary (Candis) Barton
1874–1931
Casey County, Kentucky
Grandparents
James Copley
1835–1918
Tennessee
Malinda (Matilda) Hatfield
1838–1878
Fentress, Tennessee, United States
Walker (M) Barton
1830–
Virginia
Mary (Ann) Burt
1823–
Indiana per census
Great-Grandparents
Candus Parnell
1807–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bursha Copley's Descendants

1.
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Bursha Copley (23 Dec 1892–11 Oct 1964) m. William (Marshall) Taylor (3 Sep 1878–30 May 1959)
  1. 1. Minnie (Ethel) Taylor 1914–1996 m. James (David) Hamilton 1918–1976 m. John (Raymond) Brothers 1907–1958
    1. 1. Ronald Hamilton 1947–2008
    2. 2. Ray Hamilton 1933–2008
  2. 2. John (William) Taylor 1909–1981 m. Minnie (Pearl) Lowery 1915–1988
    1. 1. Mary (Ethel) Taylor 1931–1992
    2. 2. John (Raymond) Taylor 1934–1996
  3. 3. Dollie (Dimple) Taylor 1920–1920
  4. 4. Henry (Floyd) Taylor 1911–1975 m. Martha Lawson 1916–1983
    1. 1. James (William) Taylor 1933–1996
  5. 5. James (Clyde) Taylor 1917–1988 m. Eva (E) Finn 1921–1976
  6. 6. Mary (Isabelle) Taylor 1922–1982
    1. 1. Lucy (Evadee) Smith 1941–1974 m. Is (Listed As) Junior 1939–1968

Bursha Copley's Timeline

7 Records

1892
23 Dec 1892
Birth of Bursha Copley in Casey Co KY
Casey Co KY
1900
1900
Age 8
Bursha Copley resided here in Casey Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Casey Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Bursha Copley resided here in Crab Orchard Ward 1, Lincoln, Kentucky
Crab Orchard Ward 1, Lincoln, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 38
Bursha Copley resided here in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
1933
1933
Age 41
Bursha Copley resided here in Lexington, New York, USA
Lexington, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 58
Bursha Copley resided here in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
1964
11 Oct 1964
Age 72
Death of Bursha Copley in Lexington Fayette KY
Lexington Fayette KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1892
    Event Place: Casey Co KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky; Roll: 743; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 254.0; FHL microfilm: 2340478
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Casey Creek, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 514; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240514
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crab Orchard Ward 1, Lincoln, Kentucky; Roll: T624_490; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374503
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lexington Leader; Publication Date: 12 Oct 1964; Publication Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA; ,0.70696956,0.51096684,0.8579915&xid=3355
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Casey Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Casey Creek, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 514; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240514

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Crab Orchard Ward 1, Lincoln, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crab Orchard Ward 1, Lincoln, Kentucky; Roll: T624_490; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374503

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky; Roll: 743; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 254.0; FHL microfilm: 2340478

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Lexington, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1964
    Event Place: Lexington, Kentucky
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Lexington Herald-Leader - 12 Oct 1964 - Page 14, Obituary for Bertha Copley TAYLOR 12 Oct 1964

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1964
    Event Place: Lexington, Kentucky
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Lexington Herald-Leader - 13 Oct 1964 - 12, Bertha’s obituary 13 Oct 1964

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 229 Lee Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lexington Leader; Publication Date: 12 Oct 1964; Publication Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA; ,0.70696956,0.51096684,0.8579915&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fayette
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1964
    Event Place: Lexington Fayette KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lexington Leader; Publication Date: 12 Oct 1964; Publication Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA; ,0.70696956,0.51096684,0.8579915&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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