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Rosa Copeland 1881–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 November 1881

Birth Location: Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 5 March 1961

Death Location: Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: William Copeland

Mother: Maria Hughs

Spouse(s): Joseph Hester, Henry Lust, Milton Matthews

Children(s): Clarence Hester, Margaret Price

The story of Rosa Copeland began in 1881 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America. In 1900, Rosa Copeland resided in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA. In 1908, Rosa Copeland resided in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Rosa Copeland married Henry M Lust, Joseph Sidney Hester, Milton Matthews, and had children including Clarence A Hester, Margaret Hester Price. Rosa Copeland passed away in 1961 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rosa Copeland began in 1881 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Rosa Copeland resided in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1908, Rosa Copeland resided in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.
  • Rosa Copeland married Henry M Lust, Joseph Sidney Hester, Milton Matthews, and had children including Clarence A Hester, Margaret Hester Price.
  • Rosa Copeland passed away in 1961 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Copeland
1843–1905
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
WC
Maria Hughs
1844–1920
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Joseph Hester
1874–1923
Birth Location: Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States of America
JH
Henry Lust
1882–
Birth Location: Ohio
HL
Milton Matthews
1874–1954
Birth Location: Arkansas
MM

Children(s)

Clarence Hester
1900–1945
Birth Location: Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
CH
Margaret Price
1905–1989
Birth Location: Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
MP

Rosa Copeland's Ancestors

Self
Rosa Copeland
1881–1961
Birth Place: Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
Parents
William Thomas “Sandy” Copeland
1843–1905
Alabama, USA
Maria Hughs
1844–1920
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Branch Copeland
1802–1867
Tennessee
Lina (Isaleena Adkenson) Copeland
1803–1850
South Carolina USA
Alfred Hughes
1819–1872
Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
Matilda McGaha
1819–1875
Madison, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Zacheus Copeland
1764–1845
Mary Copeland
1768–1845
George Hughes
1781–1860
Christiana Hughs
1791–1845
Aaron Mcgahew
1790–
Elizabeth Pitt
1795–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Hughes
1756–1812
Bathsheba Owner)
1765–1852
Aquilla Parker
1755–1834
Marcus Miller
1779–1840
Rachel Swadley
1785–1845

Rosa Copeland's Descendants

1.
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Rosa Copeland (11 November 1881–5 March 1961) m. Joseph (Sidney) Hester (28 February 1874–27 Mar 1923) m. Henry (M) Lust (abt 1882–) m. Milton Matthews (abt 1874–1954)
  1. 1. Clarence (A) Hester 1900–1945
  2. 2. Margaret (Hester) Price 1905–1989

Rosa Copeland's Timeline

9 Records

1881
11 November 1881
Birth of Rosa Copeland in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 19
Rosa Copeland resided here in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
1908
1908
Age 27
Rosa Copeland resided here in Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Rosa Copeland resided here in Huntsville Ward 1, Madison, Alabama, USA
Huntsville Ward 1, Madison, Alabama, USA
1929
1929
Age 48
Rosa Copeland resided here in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Rosa Copeland resided here in Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Rosa Copeland resided here in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 59
Rosa Copeland resided here in 1st Civil Dist, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1st Civil Dist, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1961
5 March 1961
Age 80
Death of Rosa Copeland in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America
Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 November 1881
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341984
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Huntsville Ward 1, Madison, Alabama; Roll: T624_23; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1374036
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Huntsville, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Huntsville Ward 1, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Huntsville Ward 1, Madison, Alabama; Roll: T624_23; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1374036

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341984

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 1st Civil Dist, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 March 1961
    Event Place: Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Decatur Daily; Publication Date: 9 Mar 1961; Publication Place: Decatur, Alabama, USA; ,0.35566866,0.74590576,0.5110071&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Decatur Daily; Publication Date: 9 Mar 1961; Publication Place: Decatur, Alabama, USA; ,0.35566866,0.74590576,0.5110071&xid=3355
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