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1880
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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:
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Page 799
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:
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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 Nancy. Mrs.
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:
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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.
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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 infancy. Mrs. 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.
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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.
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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 Coate. John’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
Benjamin. Joseph 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Benjamin. Harvy
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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