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Louisa Cope 1845–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Feb 1845

Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 5 May 1923

Death Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

Father: Wiley Cope

Mother: Susannah Strong

Spouse(s): James Gillum

Children(s): Mima Smith, Susanah Gillum, Jula Gillum, Malvara Gillum, Mary Gillum, Ira Gillum, Sarah Gillum, Annie Gillum, William Gillum, Wiley Gillum, Viney Gillum, Ida Gillum, Sherman Gillum

The story of Louisa Cope began in 1845 in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States. In 1850, Louisa Cope resided in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky. In 1860, Louisa Cope resided in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States. Louisa Cope married James G Gillum, and had children including Annie B Gillum, Ida Gillum, Ira Gillum, Jula Ann Gillum, Malvara Gillum, Mary A Gillum, Mima Smith, Sarah Jane Gillum, Sherman Gillum, Susanah Gillum, Viney Gillum, Wiley Gillum, William Harve Gillum. Louisa Cope passed away in 1923 in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Louisa Cope began in 1845 in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1850, Louisa Cope resided in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, Louisa Cope resided in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.
  • Louisa Cope married James G Gillum, and had children including Annie B Gillum, Ida Gillum, Ira Gillum, Jula Ann Gillum, Malvara Gillum, Mary A Gillum, Mima Smith, Sarah Jane Gillum, Sherman Gillum, Susanah Gillum, Viney Gillum, Wiley Gillum, William Harve Gillum.
  • Louisa Cope passed away in 1923 in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wiley Cope
1819–1880
Birth Location: Perry, Kentucky, United States
WC
Susannah Strong
1822–1870
Birth Location: Strongville, Clay, Kentucky, United States
SS

Spouses(s)

James Gillum
1841–1909
Birth Location: West Virginia
JG

Children(s)

Mima Smith
1865–1946
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MS
Susanah Gillum
1865–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SG
Jula Gillum
1867–1932
Birth Location: Kentucky
JG
Malvara Gillum
1867–1928
Birth Location: Kentucky
MG
Mary Gillum
1869–1956
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
MG
Ira Gillum
1871–1937
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
IG
Sarah Gillum
1874–1946
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
SG
Annie Gillum
1876–1942
Birth Location: Kentucky
AG
William Gillum
1878–1963
Birth Location: Kentucky
WG
Wiley Gillum
1880–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WG
Viney Gillum
1886–
Birth Location: Kentucky
VG
Ida Gillum
1892–1971
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
IG
Sherman Gillum
1884–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SG

Louisa Cope's Ancestors

Self
Louisa Cope
1845–1923
Birth Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Wiley H Cope
1819–1880
Perry, Kentucky, United States
Susannah Strong
1822–1870
Strongville, Clay, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Louisa Cope's Descendants

1.
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Louisa Cope (4 Feb 1845–5 May 1923) m. James (G) Gillum (11 Aug 1841–9 Mar 1909)
  1. 1. Mima Smith 1865–1946 m. George Smith 1870–1902
    1. 1. James Smith 1892–
    2. 2. Bertha (R) Smith 1895–
    3. 3. Herbert Smith 1899–
    4. 4. Rosy (C) Smith 1902– m. Roscoe Baker 1898–
      1. 1. Bertha (E) Baker 1918–
    5. 5. Harlin Smith 1891–1977 m. Stella 1898–
      1. 1. Herchel Smith 1917–
      2. 2. Everett Smith 1919–
    6. 6. Kelly Smith 1899–
    7. 7. Johnie Smith 1894– m. Malvry Combs 1891–1967
      1. 1. Donald Smith 1912–1970
      2. 2. Roland Smith 1916–1933
      3. 3. Hazel (Smith DNA) match 1919–
        1. 1. Dorothy Fields 1939–2014
    8. 8. James (Price) Smith 1888–1977 m. Pearlie (V) Pugh 1903–1973
      1. 1. Thelma (Irene) Smith 1928–1999
      2. 2. Stella Smith 1923–
      3. 3. Iona Smith 1926–
      4. 4. Luciel Smith 1921–1922
    9. 9. Seldon Smith 1894–
    10. 10. Carl (Smith DNA) match 1899–1982
      1. 1. Frederick (H Smith DNA) match 1926–1984
  2. 2. Susanah Gillum 1865– m. William Haddix 1859–1908
    1. 1. Maggie Haddix 1893–1969 m. John Collins 1872–1938
      1. 1. Lula Hatton 1916–1983 m. Oncy Banks 1899–1991 m. Benjamin Hatton 1888–1976
        1. 1. Orpheus (Hatton DNA) Match 1935–2002 m. Roberta (J) Stout 1939–2017
        2. 2. Betty Bowser 1937–2007
        3. 3. Anthony Hatton 1936–1936
        4. 4. Viola Hatton 1939–2017 m. Glenn (Butch R.) Murray 1938–2012
      2. 2. Susie Collins 1925–
      3. 3. Thomas (T) Collins 1920–
      4. 4. Mossie (Lee) Collins 1920–1997
  3. 3. Jula (Ann) Gillum 1867–1932
  4. 4. Malvara Gillum 1867–1928
  5. 5. Mary (A) Gillum 1869–1956
  6. 6. Ira Gillum 1871–1937
  7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Gillum 1874–1946
  8. 8. Annie (B) Gillum 1876–1942
  9. 9. William (Harve) Gillum 1878–1963 m. Ida Mae 1890–1976
    1. 1. James (Paris) Gillum 1916–1993 m. Inez Brewer 1920–2004
  10. 10. Wiley Gillum 1880–
  11. 11. Viney Gillum 1886–
  12. 12. Ida Gillum 1892–1971
  13. 13. Sherman Gillum 1884–
    1. 1. Zona McPherson 1907–1969 m. Walter (Thompson) McPherson 1894–1966
      1. 1. Charles (F) McPherson 1934–2014
      2. 2. George (Sherman) McPherson 1929–2008

Louisa Cope's Timeline

8 Records

1845
4 Feb 1845
Birth of Louisa Cope in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 5
Louisa Cope resided here in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky
District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 15
Louisa Cope resided here in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 25
Louisa Cope resided here in Precinct 3, Greenup, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 3, Greenup, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 35
Louisa Cope resided here in Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 55
Louisa Cope resided here in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky
Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 75
Louisa Cope resided here in Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
1923
5 May 1923
Age 78
Death of Louisa Cope in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1845
    Event Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 877.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T9_405; Family History Film: 1254405; Page: 607.3000; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 0015.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Greenup, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T623_510; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 103.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M432_193; Page: 26A; Image: .
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M432_193; Page: 27A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M432_193; Page: 27A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Greenup, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Greenup, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T9_405; Family History Film: 1254405; Page: 607.3000; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 0015.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T623_510; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 103.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 877.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1923
    Event Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
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