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Robert Copeland 1785–1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 16 August 1828

Death Location: Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, USA

Father: Aaron War

Mother: Mary Melton

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ponder

Children(s): Jane Brown, Eliza Parnell, Henry Copeland

In 1785, Robert Copeland entered the world in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States, born to Aaron Elijah Copeland Revolutionary War And Mary Pollie Melton. In 1820, Robert Copeland resided in Montgomery, Georgia, United States. Robert Copeland married Elizabeth Ponder, and had children including Eliza Hadley Parnell, Henry Copeland, Jane Hadley Brown. Robert Copeland passed away in 1828 in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1785, Robert Copeland entered the world in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States, born to Aaron Elijah Copeland Revolutionary War And Mary Pollie Melton.
  • In 1820, Robert Copeland resided in Montgomery, Georgia, United States.
  • Robert Copeland married Elizabeth Ponder, and had children including Eliza Hadley Parnell, Henry Copeland, Jane Hadley Brown.
  • Robert Copeland passed away in 1828 in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Copeland's Ancestors

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Robert Copeland
1785–1828
Birth Place: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Aaron Elijah Copeland Revolutionary War
1762–1832
Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Pollie) Melton
1770–1845
Hillsboro, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Nicholas Copeland
1732–1773
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Dorothy Ripley
1732–1795
Essex, Virginia, United States
Isham (William Melton) Sr
1737–1834
North Carolina, USA
Lucy (Nancy) Hill
1740–1775
Farrars Island, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Copeland
1697–1742
Nancy Lott
1701–1760
John Ripley
1719–1780
Mary Messenger
1714–1798
John Melton
1696–1759
Mary Farrar
1700–1746
John Hill
1717–1764
Mildred Gilliam
1718–1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jr
1677–1726
Mary Woodley
1675–1726
John Lott
1676–1730
Elizabeth Spencer
1677–1780
Hezekiah Ripley
1693–1736
Sarah Garnet
1691–1737
Return Messenger
1691–1731
Sarah Bevins
1694–1718
Richard Melton
1670–1742
Mary Ross
1675–1750
Thomas Sr
1662–1742
Katherine Perrin
1668–1748

Robert Copeland's Descendants

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Robert Copeland (1785–16 August 1828) m. Elizabeth Ponder (20 Dec 1800–9 Apr 1871)
  1. 1. Jane (Hadley) Brown 1823–1865
  2. 2. Eliza (Hadley) Parnell 1820–1890
  3. 3. Henry Copeland 1825–1889

Robert Copeland's Timeline

6 Records

1784
1784
Birth of Robert Copeland in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
1785
1785
Birth of Robert Copeland in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 35
Robert Copeland resided here in Montgomery, Georgia, United States
Montgomery, Georgia, United States
1828
16 Aug 1828
Age 43
Death of Robert Copeland in Leon, Florida, United States
Leon, Florida, United States
1828
16 Aug 1828
Age 43
Death of Robert Copeland in Leon County, Florida, USA
Leon County, Florida, USA
1828
16 August 1828
Age 43
Death of Robert Copeland in Leon, Florida, United States
Leon, Florida, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Montgomery, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Montgomery, Georgia; Page: 61; NARA Roll: M33_9; Image: 98

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1828
    Event Place: Leon, Florida, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1828
    Event Place: Leon County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 August 1828
    Event Place: Leon, Florida, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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