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Melissa Viola Copeland 1868–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 FEB 1868

Birth Location: Falls Township, Fayette County, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1897

Death Location: Grose Cemetery Gilboa Nicholas County West Virginia, USA

Father: Hezekiah Jr

Mother: Mary Hudson

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In 1868, Melissa Viola Copeland entered the world in Falls Township, Fayette County, West Virginia, United States, born to Hezekiah Balch Copeland Jr And Mary Florence Hudson. In 1870, Melissa Viola Copeland established residence. In 1880, Melissa Viola Copeland established residence. Melissa Viola Copeland passed away in 1897 in Grose Cemetery Gilboa Nicholas County West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Melissa Viola Copeland entered the world in Falls Township, Fayette County, West Virginia, United States, born to Hezekiah Balch Copeland Jr And Mary Florence Hudson.
  • In 1870, Melissa Viola Copeland established residence.
  • In 1880, Melissa Viola Copeland established residence.
  • Melissa Viola Copeland passed away in 1897 in Grose Cemetery Gilboa Nicholas County West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Melissa Copeland's Ancestors

Self
Melissa Copeland
1868–1897
Birth Place: Falls Township, Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
Parents
Hezekiah Balch Copeland, Jr
1830–1914
Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
Mary (Florence) Hudson
1841–1918
Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Elijah Hudson
1786–1860
Virginia, United States
Jane King
1796–1879
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melissa Copeland's Timeline

6 Records

1868
9 FEB 1868
Birth of Melissa Viola Copeland in Falls Township, Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
Falls Township, Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 2
Melissa Viola Copeland resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 12
Melissa Viola Copeland resided here
None
1897
28 JAN 1897
Age 29
Death of Melissa Viola Copeland in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
1897
1897
Age 29
Burial of Melissa Viola Copeland in Grose Cemetery Gilboa Nicholas County West Virginia, USA
Grose Cemetery Gilboa Nicholas County West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Melissa Viola Copeland resided here
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 FEB 1868
    Event Place: Falls Township, Fayette County, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 JAN 1897
    Event Place: Fayette County, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1897
    Event Place: Grose Cemetery Gilboa Nicholas County West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Place: Fayette, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 APR 1885
    Event Place: Nicholas, West Virginia, United States

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