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DAVID R. ALBAUGH, Farmer; P. O. West Milton; born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in the year 1829; is a son of Samuel and Anna M. Albaugh, who were born in Pennsylvania; they emigrated to Ohio, and settled in Montgomery Co., in the year 1829, in which they lived two years, then removed to this county and entered 80 acres of land, which was then - and is yet - known as the Wolf Pen Hill Farm; this land they cleared up, improved and lived on till their decease.  Mr. A. held the office of Justice of the Peace for about fifteen years; they were the Noah parents of six children, five of whom are living, viz., Mary A., D., R. Susanna, H. and Benjamin F. and Lucy, deceased.  Our subject was reared on his father's farm, on which he labored till he was 24 years of age, when he began life for himself.  March 5, 1857, he was married to Martha Murphey, by whom he has had seven children, viz., Laura B., Samuel O., Porter W., John B., Harvey H., Charley C., Anna G.; she is a daughter of John W. and Margaret Murphey, who were born in this county; Mrs. M. died many years ago; he resides with our subject, with whom he has lived for a number of years; Mr. Albaugh settled on the farm where he now resides in 1863; he owns 80 acres of land, which is in a high state of cultivation; he has filled the office of Justice of the Peace for three years, and is competent to discharge its duties; his education was obtained in the common schools, where he fitted himself for the duties of teaching which he has followed for a number of terms; his children Laura B. and Samuel O., are among the educators of the county, the former having taught ten terms, the latter for; his brothers and sisters were also leading teachers and have taught extensively in the county; he and his wife are exemplary members of the Christian Church, he having been connected with above church three years, she for a period of eighteen years, and was born in this county Dec. 25, 1838.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Union Twp.
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WILLIAM A. ALDRICH, farmer; P. O. West Milton.  The subject of this memoir was born in the State of Massachusetts in the year 1827.  He is a son of Anson and Lydia Aldrich, who was connected with the pilgrim fathers.  He lived, died, and is buried in the place of his nativity.  Anson was married to Lydia Aldrich, who was born in Rhode Island.  He did not permanently settle here until 1843, having previously traveled over the West on foot, wandering as far as Illinois, where he resided four years, then returned to his native place, where he remained a number of years, then again came West, and chose Miami Co. as his home.  He first settled on land in Sec. 18, now owned by Tilly Hale, on which he lived a year and a half; then purchased 100 acres in Sec. 27, on the west bank of the Stillwater, on which he moved his family, and made a permanent home.  Soon after added 100 acres to the original purchase.  His wife, Lydia, was born in the year 1799, and died in 1878, aged 79 years;  he died in 1879, aged 88 years;  they had three children, two of whom are living, viz., Mary, now Mrs. Huddle, and our subject; one died in infancy.  Mrs. A. had been previously married to a Mr. Capron, by whom she had two children, viz., Carlysle and Sallie A. (deceased).  William's boyhood days were spent on the farm in Massachusetts.  Upon their arrival here he assisted his father, and the farm was carried on in a mutual way, each receiving whatever was necessary for his especial welfare.  In 1861, he married Miss Amanda Bauman, a daughter of Michael and Mary Bauman.  Her father was born in Pennsylvania in 1794; her mother in the State of Maryland in 1803.  They were married in Maryland, and in 1830, removed to Ohio, and settled near West Milton.  Mr. B. died in 1846, aged 52 years;  Mrs. B. is living, and resides in Dayton; they had seven children, four of whom are living, viz., Julia, Ellen, Amanda and Sarah; the deceased are Margaret, Rebecca and one in infancy.  Our subject owns 139 acres of land, which is all in a good state of cultivation.  He has filled the office of School Director and Supervisor, and was Second Lieutenant of Co. D, 147th O. V. I., one hundred day men.  His term of service was employed in Ft. Ethan Allen, one of the defenses of Washington; he was discharged in September, 1864.  Mrs. A. was born in this township in 1836; they have had eight children, all living, viz., Henry W., Celia, Sarah, Grace C., Nathan G., Lydia M., Carlysle C. and Crawford B.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.
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D. W. BOWMAN, merchant, Fidelity; was born in Miami Co., Oct. 25, 1847, and is a son of Joseph and Mary Bowman his father was born in Tennessee in 1801,and, with his parents, came to, and settled in, Clerk Co., Ohio, about 1812, where they lived some years, when he died, and Josephs early life was passed on the farm, and when old enough, he engaged in selling goods, traveling from one point to another.  He was a poor boy and his business career was begun on a capital of $10, borrowed money.  In 1826, he opened a little store in Frederick, which was stocked with goods brought from a distance, on the back of a pony.  Being of an energetic and progressive spirit, he soon overcame many of the disadvantages attached to poverty, and gradually ascended in the scale of prosperity, until he had accumulated a large property, laying the foundation of a business which exists to this day.  He was very benevolent, gave largely to the poor, never turning any from his door who deserved his sympathy and help.  At his death, his estate amounted to $100,000.  He died in November, 1871, aged 71 years and 7 days.  Mr. Bowman married in 1821, Mary Sheets, who bore him eleven children, five of whom are living - O. P., J. W., D. W., Ella and Jennie.  The deceased are Ann, Caroline, Jacob R., Elwood, Harriet and John  Her mother was born June 6, 1790, and died Sept. 12, 1839; her father died Aug. 12, 1861.  They were married in August, 1807, and were the parents of five children, two living - Bethany and Mary  The deceased, Daniel, Perry and NancyMrs. Bowman was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, Mar. 27, 1808, is living, and resides in Frederickstown.  Our subject was reared to mercantile pursuits; his long experience enabling him to successfully manage his large business.  His education was largely attained in the common schools, and in the Normal School in Lebanon.  From 1865 to 1871, eh was a partner with his father, and a his death assumed management of the business, which is large and increasing, so much so that his cotemporaries find his trade invulnerable, and can survive but a short time.  Nov. 24, 1869, he was married to Belle, an accomplished daughter of Abraham and Lydia (Yount) Turner.  Her father was born in Orange Co., N. Y., Mar. 1, 1819.  In the spring of 1842, he emigrated to Indiana, where he operated a saw-mill; Apr. 6, 1843, he came to Frederickstown, and engaged in the same business.  Dec. 20, 1846, he was maried to Lydia Yount, by whom he had eleven children; those living are Jennie, Belle, Sarah, John, Emma, Fremont, Lulu, Clifford and Mary; Eliza deceased.  Mrs. Turner was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, June 15, 1826, and is a daughter of John and Nancy Yount, pioneers of the above-named county.  By occupation, Mr. Turner was a carpenter and millwright.  In 1879, he removed to Shelby Co., Ohio, where they now reside.  Belle wife of our subject, was born in this county June 12, 1849.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.
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DAVID M. COATE
, retired, West Milton.  The subject of this memoir is another of the old and prominent settlers in this township; he was born July 9, 1823, and is a son of Henry and Rebecca Coate, who were born in South Carolina, and removed to this county in 1803; they settled on land near this place, which is yet occupied by one of hte members of the family.  To Mr. Coate, Sr., belongs that credit and respect which all pioneers should command from those who come after them; he, being a blacksmith of more than ordinary skill, was a very useful man, as his genius enabled him to manufacture edge tools, which the early settlers stood so much in need of; he manufactured a very superior grain sickle, which was in great demand; in addition to his trade he carried on farming extensively, and, by his thrift and good management, eventually became one of the larger landholders in the township.  He was twice married, first with Mary Haskett, in his native State, by whom he had five children, all deceased.  His second marriage was celebrated with Rebecca Wilson in this county, by whom he had five children, all living and four residents of this township; he departed this life in 1848 aged about 75 years.  Mr. C. died in 1827, when in the prime of womanhood, aged abut 28 years.  Our subject was reared on the farm, and remained with his father till he was of age, at which time to began life for himself.  Sept. 20, 1843, he was married to Jane Teague; they were also natives of South Carolina, and were among the early settlers in this county; they were parents of six children, five sons and one daughter, of whom all are living but one; Mr. T. died at the age of 74 years, his wife when 73.  After his marriage, our subject was occupied in farming which he successfully followed till 1865, when he engaged in merchandising in West Milton for a period of seven years; then he was relieved from active business cares by his sons, and enjoys life free from care; he is one of the charter members of the D., C. & T. R. R., and has been prominently connected with the same since the idea of a road originated, and is one of the Trustees; he has held the office of County Commissioner for four years, discharging the duties reposed in him fearlessly, and to the satisfaction of his constituents; he has veen very successful through life, and has accumulated a handsome competency, which is the just reward of his toil; in all his struggles with the world, he has been nobly assisted by his amiable companion, and together they are enjoying their declining years surrounded by every comfort which would promote their happiness; they are parents of two children, viz., John and Orrin, the former is engaged in the grocery business, the latter is station agent at this point for the D. C. & T. R. R. 
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.
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HENRY W. COATE, merchant, West Milton; is another of the old and permanent settlers of this township; he was born here Sept. 16, 1818, and is a son of Henry Coate, who settled here in 1800; was a native of South Carolina, and by occupation a farmer and sicklesmith; his ingenuity and skill in the manufacture of the latter gave him much prominence among the farmers, as his work was very superior.  Our subject was reared on the farm, and for four years assisted; his father in the shop; at the age of 21 years, he began life for himself, and chose farming as an occupation, at which he labored for thirty-eight years; he then, in 1867, engaged in the mercantile business, in West Milton, and for thirteen years has catered to the wants of his customers from a full and perfect stock of goods, which includes everything usually found in a first-class retail house; by fair dealing and an experience of years, he has won the confidence of the people, and is fully entitled to the patronage he receives. He was united in marriage with Rebecca Miles in 1838. They were the parents of two children, viz., Samuel and Elizabeth, the latter dying at the age of 11 years.  Mrs. Coate departed this life in 1841.  His second marriage was celebrated with Phoebe Cathron, in 1843.  To this union four children were given, viz., Rachel, Phoebe, and two who died in infancyMrs. Coate died in 1846.  He celebrated his third marriage, with Hannah Pierce in 1851, and to this union two children were given, viz., Clarkson and William, the latter deceased.  Our subject has filled the office of Supervisor many terms, thus proving his constituents have confidence in his executive ability.  He has three children married, viz., Samuel, Rachel and Phoebe; each was endowed at marriage with a handsome portion, amounting to $3,500, which, with a father’s blessing, was a great encouragement to young mariners on the sea of life.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.
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JOHN COATE, merchant, West Milton; born in this county in 1844; is a son of D. M. Coate, whose sketch appears on these pages; he was reared on the farm and had the advantages of a common-school education in his younger days, after which he entered the Earlham College, in Richmond, Ind. in which he took a full preparatory course. In October, 1872, he was married to Miss Lucinda Everett, by whom he has had the following children: Edgar, Dora and Mabel; Kittie, deceased, aged 1 year.  In the fall of 1866, he engaged in a general mercantile business, in the room now occupied by Hahn & Crew, under the firm name of Albaugh & Coate, which firm existed for a period of two years, and built up a good trade; he then entered a partnership with his brother which continued till 1874, when the firm dissolved, and he rested from the worry of mercantile life till 1879, having in the interval been employed as a commercial traveler a portion of the time; by his integrity and fair dealing, he has won the confidence of the people and controls a full share of the public patronage.  Mrs. C. was born in this county, and is a daughter of a well-known resident in Milton.  Mr. C. owns 75 acres of of land in this township, all in a high state of cultivation and well improved.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.
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JOHN H. COATE, farmer and dairyman; P. O. West Milton; born on the place where he now lives Sept. 24, 1825; is a son of Henry and Rebecca CoateJohn’s early boyhood days were spent in a manner incident to youth, and, after he had attained age and strength, became a valuable auxiliary to his father in the labors of the farm, on which he labored until he obtained his majority.  May 20, 1850, he was married to Miss Jane Coppock, who is a daughter of Joseph and Rachel Coppock, who were born in Ohio; Joseph in the year 1805, Rachel Hollingsworth, his wife, in 1806.  They were married in 1824, and settled on a farm in this township, just west of Ludlow’s Falls, on which they lived and reared their family of ten children, seven of whom are living, viz., Ephriam, Sampson, Jane, Isaac, David and Elizabeth (twins), and Sarah; the deceased are Eunice, Mary A. and BenjaminJoseph Coppock died in March, 1862, very suddenly, from the bursting of a blood-vessel.  After his marriage, John engaged in farming and dealing in stock, on the place where he now resides; he purchased 226 acres at the time, but has since added 40 acres, which makes his farm a very desirable one, and it is well adapted to the use he is making of it; he also owns a fine property in West Milton, which consists of business houses and dwellings.  Owing to the superior advantages of his location, he established a dairy in 1877, which he is successfully operating.  In October, 1879, he purchased one of Cooley’s Creameries, which should, perhaps, be spoken of; it consists of a rcetangular box, about 10x3 feet, containing 14 cans, each holding seventeen quarts; the milk, after being heated to a temperature of 120° is placed in the cans and reduced to a temperature of 45°; on this plan not more than half the time is consumed to raise the cream, and the products are far superior to the old way of butter-making; no skimming is required, as, by the aid of a syphon, which is a patent arrangement, the milk is drawn from under the cream, which is left in the bottom of the can.  He uses Davis’ swinging churn, which is without dash, and we can describe it only this way: the butter is rocked from the cream, and not pounded out.  The products of this dairy are much sought after, and for three years Mr. C. has supplied hotels, restaurants and the officers of the Soldiers’ Home with choice butter, supplanting all competitors.  His cows are selected with great care, among which he has some of the favorite daily breeds, thoroughbred, in all thirty in number.  He is assisted by his son, and their combined experience, and superior knowledge of stock, assure to them a complete success in the enterprise.  His large and productive farm affords ample provender for his stock, and, as he is the first gentleman to establish a dairy in this part of the State, we feel an extended sketch of this enterprise is not out place.  They are parents of four children, three of whom are living, viz., Henry, Warren and Loretta; Orlestus, deceased.  They and their children are members of the Friends’ Church, and are every-day Christian people, taking a lively interest in the welfare of their church.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.
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THOMAS J. COATE, merchant, Laura.  The subject of this memoir was born in Newton Township, this county, in 1846, and is a son of Josiah and Sarah C. Coate; his father was born in this county, his mother in the State of Indiana; they are living and reside in Newton Township; they are the parents of six children, five of them are living, viz., Jesse M., Martha F., Thomas J., David J. and Anna J.; Mary M. (deceased).  Thomas was reared on the farm, and his youthful days were spent in a manner incident to farmers' sons; he followed farming until 1876, at which time he came to Laura and embarked in the mercantile business, in which he is now engaged; his stock consists of groceries, dry goods, drugs, etc., in fact, most everything is to be found in his store which comes under his line of trade; his business capacity is such that he is enabled to control his full share of the public patronage, entering to the wants of a buying public from a well-selected stock.  In 1817, he was married to Miss Amelia, daughter of Jacob Stichter, by whom he has had two children, viz., Lenora M. and Birdie (deceased).  In 1877, he was appointed Postmaster of Laura, which position he still holds discharging the duties incumbent thereon with satisfaction to the patrons of the office; he and his amiable wife are members of the Christian Church and are exemplary Christian people.  Mrs. Coate was born in this county in 1852.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicag: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.
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ISAAC COMPTON

 


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WILLIAM COMPTON

 


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CLARK COPPOCK, farmer; P. O. West Milton; born on the place where he now resides, Apr. 13, 1832; is a son of James and Jane Coppock.  His father was born in South Carolina in the year 1799; his mother was born in 1804.  James Coppock came with his widowed mother, from their native State, to Miami Co., in 1805; their journey was made across an almost impassable wilderness with a very light team, and the elder children were obliged to walk almost the entire distance.  Upon their arrival, she entered the northeast quarter of Sec. 7, where Clark, her grandson, now resides.  On this land she lived until her death, which occurred when at an advanced age.  She had seven children, six sons and one daughter, viz., Eunice, Aaron, Isaac, Layton, John, Joseph and James, who was married to Jane Huntsman, by whom he had twelve children ten living, viz., Chesley D., Calvin, Aaron, Isaac, David C., Lydia, James, Jane, Eunice and Avilla; the deceased are Marajah and Isaac, the latter dying in Missouri.  James Coppock departed this life in March, 1867.  His wife survived him, and for several years previous to her death was utterly helpless from palsy.  The 9th of March, 1875, her spirit winged its flight, aged about 71 years.  Clark’s boyhood days were spent in a manner usual to youth, and, as years developed his frame and toughened his muscles, he grappled with the difficult physical labors incident to the farm.  On the 7th day of January, 1855, he led to the marriage altar Miss Emiline B. Niles, a daughter of Ephraim and Fanny Niles, who were among the early settlers in this county.  After the celebration of his nuptials, he removed to a farm of 160 acres in Franklin Township, Darke Co., on which he remained two years, and then embarked in the mercantile business in Laura, this county, where he was engaged for four years.  Aug. 22, 1862, he responded to the President’s call for troops to suppress the rebellion, and enlisted in Co. G, of the 110th O. V. I., after which he was transferred to the vicinity of Petersburg, Va., where the regiment was placed in the Third Corps, but was soon after transferred to the Sixth, which was commanded by the noble Sedgwick, and after his death by Gen. Wright.  He passed through the battle of Winchester, where the boys of the 110th were severely pressed; he took shelter behind a small sapling, which was only large enough to afford a central protection, thus leaving his body exposed on either side.  There he remained only long enough to make a few shots; but the tree was struck three times, two of the balls glancing, scattering the splinters right and left, one of which passed into his hand.  He was at Cedar Creek, Cold Harbor (called by the boys of the 110th Hot Harbor), and was in the ranks during the terrific and ever-to-be-remembered battle of the Wilderness, in which the roar of guns, hissing and screeching of the missiles of death, were incessant for forty-two consecutive days and nights.  There he was fired on by a rebel in such close proximity that the powder from the discharge burned his face and almost blinded him; the bullet whizzed past his head, clipping the tip of the left ear.  Here he saw the lamented and brave Sedgwick fall; heard him say, “ I do not apprehend an attack on this part of the line,” which were probably the last words he ever uttered, as he fell almost immediately afterward.  At Monocacy Junction, his division stood the brunt of the battle, and for awhile held Early’s whole army in check; at Cedar Creek, the rebels made a charge on their lines and captured thirty-two pieces of artillery, which they held till noon, at which time the boys from Ohio returned the compliments of the morning, and captured eighty pieces, besides what they lost in the morning.  Here he received a wound from a piece of shell in the right shoulder, which almost straightened him out, but refused to go to the hospital, staying on the field until able to take his place in the ranks.  This regiment is deserving of more than a passing notice; but our space forbids, and our ability will only permit us to say, none did their duty more bravely, or passed through greater hardship, than the 110th O. V. I., which came home with thinned ranks, and with battered and battle-torn banners.  He was discharged from the service of his country June 25, 1865, having served nearly three years.  Upon his return home, he engaged principally in stock-dealing, which he followed until 1875, at which time he removed to the old home farm, where he now resides. In offices he has been well represented, having discharged the duties of Constable, Supervisor, Trustee and School Director.  Mr. and Mrs. Coppock are the parents of five children, of whom four are living, viz., Francis M., Angeretta, Lewis N. and Susana P.; Eldora, deceased.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.
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HARVY COPPOCK, miller, West Milton; born in this township in the year 1838; is a son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Coate) Coppock, who were born in this county; his grandfather, Benjamin C., and his grandmother, Susana, were natives of South Carolina; they settled in this county in 1806.  Mrs. Isaac Coppock departed this life in 1857, aged about 45 years; they were the parents of six children, four of whom are living, viz., Harvy, Mary C., Susana and Jesse; the deceased are Henry and BenjaminHarvy was reared on his father’s farm, on which he labored till his 21st year; then began life for himself, and, for a short time, labored on the farm.  His marriage with Mary J. Coate was celebrated Mar. 1, 1859; she was born in 1841, in this township, and is a daughter of Thomas Coate, who was one of the old settlers here; he now lives in Kansas.  After his marriage he became a partner of the above gentleman, and together they operated the flouring-mill south of Milton for three years; then he returned to the farm, on which he labored three with a never-failing power, and all work is done in a scientific way, as his long experience in milling has well fitted him for the business; he makes a specialty in fine flour, which commands a liberal patronage from the public.  They are parents of three children, viz., John W., Henry, and Clara.  He and his amiable wife are exemplary members of the Christian Church, and take a lively interest in the cause and development of the Christian religion; she was born in this township in 1841.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.
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HAVILAH COPPOCK, broker and dealer in stock, West Milton; born in 1843; is a son of James Coppock, one of the early pioneers of Miami Co.  Havilah was reared on his father's farm, his early days being spent in a manner incident to youth, and, after years had developed his strength and frame, he became a valuable auxiliary to his father in the labors of the farm.  At the age of 20, he began life for himself, and engaged in farming and dealing in stock till 1879, at which time he rented his farm, which consists of 83 acres, and moved to this place, since when he has dealt largely in stock.  Dec. 29, 18568, he was married to Mary, a daughter of John Porter, by whom he has had three children, all of whom are living, viz., Wilson, born Oct. 17, 1859; Louis, born Aug. 9, 1871; Leon A., born Aug. 15, 1874.  He was Assessor of the township in the years 1878 and 1879.  Mrs. Coppock was born May 23, 1847.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.
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JOHN COPPOCK, farmer; P. O. West Milton; born in Monroe Township, Miami Co., in the year 1823; is a son of Moses and Lydia Coppock, who were born in South Carolina, and with their parents came to Ohio in 1806; they first settled below Dayton, where they remained for a while, then came to Munroe Township, in which he lived till 1840, when he removed to a farm near Laura, on which he lived a number of years, then, old age creeping on, took up his abode with John (our subject), with whom he lived till his decease, which occurred in February, 1877, at the age of 89 years and 10 months; his wife, Lydia, departed this life when her son was a mere child; they were parents of eight children, of whom five are living, viz., Elizabeth, James, Samuel, John and Mary; the deceased are Hannah Jane and an infant.  John was reared on his father's farm, and labored thereon until he attained his majority, at which time he began life for himself.  His marriage with Susan Inman was celebrated in 1844; she was born in 1826, and is a daughter of Eli Inman, who was one of the early settlers.  After his marriage he remained on his father's farm for some years, then went to Monroe Township, in which he remained three years, then returned to the place where he now resides; he has 160 acres of good land, of which over 100 acres are under cultivation; the balance he is improving and bringing to the same condition; they are the parents of seven children, of whom four are living, viz., Wesley, Moses, James E. and Alice; the deceased are Eli, Mary E. and an infant.  Mr. and Mrs Coppock are members of the denomation of Friends, as are their children, which is a source of satisfaction to their parents.  His grandparents were James and Hannah Coppock, who came to Miami Co. in 1806.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.
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ZIMRY COPPOCK, farmer; P. O. West Milton; was born in Union Township in the year 1819, and is a son of William and Charity Coppock, who were born in South Carolina, and, with their parents, came to Ohio in the year 1806; they purchased land of Isaac Hasket; also entered a tract of land adjoining, on which Grandfather Coppock made his permanent home until his decease, which occurred at an advanced age.  William Coppock, father of Zimry, made his home on the land purchased from Hasket; he was married to Charity Hollingsworth, by whom he had eleven children, of whom three are living, viz., James, Rachel and Zimry; the deceased are Henry, Isaac, Eli, Sarah, Delilah, Esther, Jane, and an infant; William Coppock departed this life in the 66th year of his age, his wife at the age of 41 years 1 month and 23 days; he was born on the 10th of 3d month, 1797, she the 25th of 12th month, 1797.  Zimry’s early days were spent on the farm, where he labored till his 21st year.  He was married to Mary Coppock in the year 1845; she is a daughter of Moses Coppock, who was a native of South Carolina, and settled in Ohio at a very early day. Mr. and Mrs. Z. Coppock have had four children, three are living, viz.. Eunice, Lydia and Almeda; Martha (Mrs. Kunkleman) died, leaving three children.  After his marriage, Zimry removed to Newton Township, where he owned a farm of 80 acres, upon which he lived some time, then returned to the old home place, where he has since resided; he owns 113 acres of fine land, which is all in a good state of cultivation, with average buildings erected thereon. He and his wife belong to the denomination of Friends, and are exemplary Christian people.  The Coppock family, in connection with the Coates, trace back to the colony established by William Penn, thus giving them a record of which their may well be proud.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Union Twp.

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