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Wiley Jackson Copeland 1865–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1865

Birth Location: Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 9 Sep 1946

Death Location: Pike County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Thomas Copeland

Mother: Sarah Allen

Spouse(s): Missie Copeland

Children(s): Ola Copeland, Andrew Copeland, Thurman Copeland, Royce Copeland

The story of Wiley Jackson Copeland began in 1865 in Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, USA. In 1870, Wiley Jackson Copeland resided in Thompson, Murfreesboro, Pike, Arkansas, USA. In 1870, Wiley Jackson Copeland resided in Thompson, Pike, Arkansas, USA. Wiley Jackson Copeland married Missie Copeland, and had children including Andrew Copeland, Ola Mae Copeland, Royce Copeland, Thurman Copeland. Wiley Jackson Copeland passed away in 1946 in Pike County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Wiley Jackson Copeland began in 1865 in Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1870, Wiley Jackson Copeland resided in Thompson, Murfreesboro, Pike, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1870, Wiley Jackson Copeland resided in Thompson, Pike, Arkansas, USA.
  • Wiley Jackson Copeland married Missie Copeland, and had children including Andrew Copeland, Ola Mae Copeland, Royce Copeland, Thurman Copeland.
  • Wiley Jackson Copeland passed away in 1946 in Pike County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Copeland
1840–1886
Birth Location: Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
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Sarah Allen
1845–1892
Birth Location: Jackson County, Alabama, USA
SA

Spouses(s)

Missie Copeland
1868–1956
Birth Location: Arkansas
MC

Children(s)

Ola Copeland
1895–1987
Birth Location: Murfreesboro, Pike, Arkansas
OC
Andrew Copeland
1893–1912
Birth Location: Pleasant Home, Pike County, Arkansas
AC
Thurman Copeland
1897–1912
Birth Location: Arkansas
TC
Royce Copeland
1900–1900
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
RC

Wiley Copeland's Ancestors

Self
Wiley Copeland
1865–1946
Birth Place: Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Thomas M Copeland
1840–1886
Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Allen
1845–1892
Jackson County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Richard (Todd) Copeland
1814–1890
Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA
Sarah (Frances) McClure
1817–1880
Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA
Hollis (Timothy Allen nee) Blackard
1813–1887
Madison County, Alabama, USA
Eliza (Jane) Sharp
1824–1880
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elder 1812
1793–1865
Sarah Copeland
1789–1857
William IV
1785–1849
Elizabeth McMillen
1793–1883
Benjamin Allen
1763–1845
Thomas Blackard
1796–1849
John Sharp
1801–1872
Martha Sharp
1810–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aaron War
1762–1832
Mary Melton
1770–1845
Alston Massey
1762–1853
Elizabeth Gatewood
1761–1812
Charles McClure
1751–1820
Catherine Houston
1754–1830
Capt McMillan
1765–1821
Mary McDowell
1761–1867
Robert Jr
1736–1791
Martha Roberts
1741–1818
William Blackard
1764–1821
Elizabeth Humphries
1760–1831
John Sharp
1766–1855
Jane Seawright
–1850

Wiley Copeland's Descendants

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Wiley (Jackson) Copeland (16 Apr 1865–9 Sep 1946) m. Missie Copeland (abt 1868–23 Jun 1956)
  1. 1. Ola (Mae) Copeland 1895–1987 m. Seth (Thomas) Whitten 1880–1929 m. Arthur (Columbus) Bateman 1883–1946
    1. 1. Thomas (Edward) Whitten 1925–2000 m. Faydra (Lorean) Stark 1928–2012
      1. 1. Shirley (Faye) Whitten 1947–2004 m. James (Lee) Petty 1943–2003
    2. 2. Ruby (May) Whitten 1916–1919
    3. 3. Elton (Thurman) Whitten 1915–1995
  2. 2. Andrew Copeland 1893–1912
  3. 3. Thurman Copeland 1897–1912
  4. 4. Royce Copeland 1900–1900

Wiley Copeland's Timeline

9 Records

1865
16 Apr 1865
Birth of Wiley Jackson Copeland in Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, USA
Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 5
Wiley Jackson Copeland resided here in Thompson, Murfreesboro, Pike, Arkansas, USA
Thompson, Murfreesboro, Pike, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 5
Wiley Jackson Copeland resided here in Thompson, Pike, Arkansas, USA
Thompson, Pike, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
Wiley Jackson Copeland resided here in Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas, USA
Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 35
Wiley Jackson Copeland resided here in Pike, Pike, Arkansas, USA
Pike, Pike, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Wiley Jackson Copeland resided here in Missouri, Pike, Arkansas, USA
Missouri, Pike, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Wiley Jackson Copeland resided here in Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas, USA
Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Wiley Jackson Copeland resided here in Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas, USA
Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas, USA
1946
9 Sep 1946
Age 81
Death of Wiley Jackson Copeland in Pike County, Arkansas, USA
Pike County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1865
    Event Place: Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Thompson, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: M593_60; Page: 233A; Family History Library Film: 545559

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Thompson, Murfreesboro, Pike, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Thompson, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: M593_60; Page: 233A; Family History Library Film: 545559

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Thompson, Pike, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Thompson, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: M593_60; Page: 233A; Family History Library Film: 545559

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: 53; Page: 447B; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pike, Pike, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pike, Pike, Arkansas; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240071

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Missouri, Pike, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Missouri, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: T624_60; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1374073

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: T625_75; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 98

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Pike, Arkansas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2339823

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1946
    Event Place: Pike County, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pike County, Arkansas, United States of America
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