COPPOCK, Thomas Silas 1842/1843 - 1926

COPPOCK, RUBEY, WHEELER, SENSE, MCLAIN, BRADFORD, CLUTTER, ESTEY, HELFIN, NEAL, SMITH, PUGH, KINER

Posted By: Richard K Thompson (email)
Date: 8/17/2012 at 19:48:24

Fairfield Daily Ledger
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1926
Pg. 1 Col. 4

THOMAS COPPOCK DIED HERE TODAY

Veteran of Civil War passed Away At Home After A Brief Illness

Thomas S. COPPOCK (sic. Thomas Silas COPPOCK), Civil war veteran and for 34 years a resident of Fairfield, died at his home 305 South Main street this morning at 9:15 oclock. He had returned from Chicago only a week ago where he underwent a surgical operation and was feeling unusually well but became sick again Monday.

Funeral services are awaiting the arrival tonight of his son, Dr. Owen COPPOCK of Chicago.

Mr. COPPOCK was born in Washington county October 20, 1843 (sic. 1842 in Jefferson county sources) and lived there until after the death of his first wife 36 years ago (sic. Sarah Ann SMITH COPPOCK; her death and burial location are uncertain at best). Two years later he moved to Fairfield and married Mary RUBEY, who survives him, together with the son and six daughters, Miss Olive, who lives at home; Mrs. Lelia WHEELER of Fairfield; Sarah L. SENSE and Edith K. McCLAIN of Denver and Mahulda BRADFORD and Laura CLUTTER of Salem, Ore. He has a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. COPPOCK was born near the town of Coppock, which was founded by his father, John COPPOCK who kept the first store there. He was a member of Company H, Second Iowa Infantry, and served more than three years.

* Transcribed for genealogy purposes. I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.

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"The Weekly Ledger-Journal"
Fairfield, Iowa
Thursday, October 28, 1926
Page SEVEN, Column 7

THOMAS COPPOCK DIED HERE TODAY
Veteran of Civil War passed Away At Home After A Brief Illness

From Wednesday's Ledger--

Thomas S. COPPOCK, Civil war veteran and for 34 years a resident of Fairfield, died at his home 305 South Main street this morning at 9:15 oclock. He had returned from Chicago only a week ago where he underwent a surgical operation and was feeling unusually well but became sick again Monday.

Funeral services are awaiting the arrival tonight of his son, Dr. Owen COPPOCK of Chicago.

Mr. COPPOCK was born in Washing county October 20, 1843 (sic - 1842) and lived there until after the death of his first wife 36 years ago. Two years later he moved to Fairfield and married Mary RUBEY, who survives him, together with the son and six daughters, Miss Olive, who lives at home; Mrs. Lelia WHEELER of Fairfield, Sarah L. SENSE and Edith K. McCLAIN of Denver and Mahulda BRADFORD and Laura CLUTTER of Salem, Ore. He has a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. COPPOCK was born near the town of Coppock, which was founded by his father, John COPPOCK who kept the first store there. He was a member of Company H, Second Iowa Infantry, and served more than three years.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Friday, October 29, 1926
Front Page, Column 4

COPPOCK RITES TO BE SUNDAY
Will Be Held From the Home at 2:00 O'clock, Conducted By Rev. Polly

Funeral services for Thomas S. COPPOCK will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock from the home at 305 South Main street, conducted by Rev. R. H. Polly. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Friday, October 29, 1926
Page EIGHT, Column 2

Just Among Ourselves

...--Dr. Orin COPPOCK and family arrived last night from Chicago Ill., called here by the death of his father, Thomas S. COPPOCK. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, November 1, 1926
Front Page, column 6

LAST RITES FOR THOMAS COPPOCK
Civil War Veteran Buried Yesterday Afternoon At 2:00 O'clock

Funeral services for Thomas COPPOCK were held yesterday afternoon at 2 oclock from the home conducted by Rev. R. H. Polly. Interment was made in Evergreen cemetery.

The following men served as pall bearers: John Barwise, Edmund Hunt, Leonard Greenfield, Dr. C. Rasmussen, Charles Maxwell, and Ben Blakely. Mrs. L. W. Van Nostrand and Miss Cora Ball, accompanied by Miss Hannah Van Nostrand at the piano, sand "Nearer My God to Thee," "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Asleep in Jesus."

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, November 2, 1926
Page FIVE, Column 1

Just Among Ourselves

...--Mrs. Hannah ESTEY of Wayland attended the funeral of her brother Thomas S. COPPOCK, which was held Sunday. ...

...--Mrs Charles B. HEFLIN of Creston attended the funeral of her uncle, Thomas S. COPPOCK, Sunday. ...

...--Dr. Orion O. COPPOCK and family returned to their home in Chicago yesterday after being called here by the death of his father Thomas S. COPPOCK. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, November 2, 1926
Page FOUR, Columns 3 and 4

OBITUARY

THOMAS SILAS COPPOCK

At 9:15 oclock a.m. on Wednesday, October 27th, 1926, the Heavenly Father suddenly called home the beautiful soul of Thomas Silas COPPOCK, a well known and well beloved man, who resided at 305 South Main street, Fairfield, Iowa. Although this good man has been in poor health for several years, this sudden departure is a great shock to all his relatives and friends, precipitating them into the deepest sorrow; but who are comforted by the knowledge of the fact that he has been taken to the immortal land.

Thomas C. COPPOCK was the son of John and Hannah NEAL COPPOCK, who migrated to Henry county, Iowa from Miami county, Ohio in 1841. It was on the 20th of October 1843, near Wayland, Iowa, that this revered life began.

His boyhood and early manhood days were spent in Henry and Washington counties, Iowa, where he was engaged in the milling and farming industries with his father and where the latter founded the town of Coppock.

November 4th. 1866, he was married to Sarah Ann SMITH of this county. To them were born nine children, four of whom along with their mother have preceded him into the beyond. These children were, Thomas E., Joseph S., Mrs Emma PUGH and Ozora. Two daughters, Mrs. Laura CLUTTER and Mrs. Mahulda BRADFORD live in Salem, Oregon; two daughters Mrs. Sarah L. SENSE and Mrs. R. Edith McCLAIN live in Denver, and one daughter, Mrs. Lelia WHEELER, lives in Fairfield. It was while homesteading a soldier's claim in Kansas, in 1886, that Mr. COPPOCK lost his first wife.

December 30, 1891, six years later after he had come to Jefferson county, Iowa, to live, he married Mary Catherine RUBEY. To this union two children were born: Orion O. COPPOCK of Chicago and Ollive at home.

A number of grand children, great grand children, two sisters, Mrs. Hannah ESLEY of Wayland, Iowa and Mrs. Louella KINER of Ashland, Oregon, and other relatives are left to mourn.

When the Civil war started, Mr. COPPOCK was aroused by the condition of governmental affairs, and wishing to respond to the call for volunteers issued by President Abraham Lincoln, he decided to leave his work and home and fight for the preservation of our Union and to help reestablish peace. Consequently, on the 25th day of August, 1862, he enlisted in Company H 2nd Iowa Infantry which was organized at Washington, Iowa. He was then eighteen years of age. His soldiering was done principally under the esteemed General Sherman and marched with him to the sea on the Atlanta campaign.

November 8th, 1864, at Marietta, Georgia, he had the privilege of voting for Abraham Lincoln, who was elected to his second term of presidency of the United States. For a period of about three years this faithful soldier gave continually loyal service to his country.

On May 24th, 1865 he marched with his company into Washington, D. C., and took part in the Grand Review with the soldiers of Generals Sherman and Grant, which formed a column thirty (30) miles long. Seven days later he was mustered out of the service and on June 10, 1865 received his honorable discharge at Clinton, Iowa. Ever since this date he has held close to his heart his membership in and his allegiance to the Grand Army of the Republic.

The true old veteran of both warring and peaceful days was made very happy on his birthday, just one week ago, Wednesday, by receiving a lovely birthday cake from the Daughters of Union Veterans and a wonderful framed picture of our cherished Abraham Lincoln, from the Woman's Relief Corp, allied organizations of the order of the Grand Army of the Republic.

To know Mr. COPPOCK was to love him and admire him. His motto: "Speak the truth and nothing but the truth," might well be adopted by many young men. His life was a symbol of honesty, kindness and uprightness of character. He stood always for clean, wholesome enterprises and supported every good and upbuilding activity in his community.

He was a loving husband and a perfect father, living in the fear of God and possessing everlasting faith. His departure will be greatly missed and only a long, long lapse of time can ever heal the wounds in the hearts of those who love him. A grand old citizen is gone. God has taken him to his home for everlasting peace and rest.

Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon at two oclock in charge of Rev. R. H. Polly assisted by the old soldier's (sic). Mrs. L. W. Van Nostrand and Miss Cora Ball sang, "Nearer My God To Thee," "Jesus Lover of My Soul," and "Asleep In Jesus." Members of the American Legion acted as pall bearers. Interment was made in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Weekly--Ledger Journal"
Fairfield, Iowa
Thursday, November 4, 1926
Page SEVEN, Columns 5 and 6

OBITUARY

THOMAS SILAS COPPOCK

At 9:15 oclock a.m. on Wednesday, October 27th, 1926, the Heavenly Father suddenly called home the beautiful soul of Thomas Silas COPPOCK, a well known and well beloved man, who resided at 305 South Main street, Fairfield, Iowa. Although this good man has been in poor health for severalyears, this sudden departure is a great shock to all his relatives and friends, precipitating them into the deepest sorrow; but who are comforted by the knowledge of the fact that he has been taken to the immortal land.

Thomas S. COPPOCK was the son of John and Hannah NEAL COPPOCK, who migrated to Henry county, Iowa from Miami county, Ohio in 1841. It was on the 20th of October 1843, near Wayland, Iowa, that this revered life began.

His boyhood and early manhood days were spent in Henry and Washington counties, Iowa, where he was engaged in the milling and farming industries with his father and where the latter founded the town of Coppock.

November 4th, 1866, he was married to Sarah Ann SMITH of this county. To them were born nine children, four of whom along with their mother have preceded him into the beyond. These children were, Thomas E., Joseph S., Mrs. Emma PUGH and Ozora. Two daughters, Mrs. Laura CLUTTER and Mrs. Mahulda BRADFORD live in Salem, Oregon; two daughters Mrs. Sarah L. SENSE and Mrs. R. Edith McCLAIN live in Denver, and one daughter, Mrs. Lelia WHEELER, lives in Fairfield. It was while homesteading a soldier's claim in Kansas, in 1886, that Mr. COPPOCK lost his first wife.

December 30, 1891, six years later after he had come to Jefferson county, Iowa, to live, he married Mary Catherine RUBEY. To this union two children were born: Orion O. COPPOCK of Chicago and Ollive at home.

A number of grand children, great grand children, two sisters, Mrs. Hannah ELSEY of Wayland, Iowa and Mrs. Louella KINER of Ashland, Oregon, and other relatives are left to mourn.

When the Civil war started, Mr. COPPOCK was aroused by the condition of governmental affairs, and wishing to respond to the call for volunteers issued by President Abraham Lincoln, he decided to leave his work and home and fight for the preservation of our Union and to help reestablish peace. Consequently, on the 25th day of August, 1862, he enlisted in Company H 2nd Iowa Infantry which was organized at Washington, Iowa. He was then eighteen years of age. His soldiering was done principally under the esteemed General Sherman and marched with him to the sea on the Atlanta campaign.

November 8th, 1864, at Marietta, Georgia, he had the privilege of voting for Abraham Lincoln, who was elected to his second term of presidency of the United States. For a period of about three years this faithful soldier gave continually loyal service to his country.

On May 24th, 1865 he marched with his company into Washington, D. C., and took part in the Grand Review with the soldiers of Generals Sherman and Grant, which formed a column thirty (30) miles long. Seven days later he was mustered out of the service and on June 10, 1865 received his honorable discharge at Clinton, Iowa. Ever since this date he has held close to his heart his membership in and his allegiance to the Grand Army of the Republic.

The true old veteran of both warring and peaceful days was made very happy on his birthday, just one week ago, Wednesday, by receiving a lovely birthday cake from the Daughters of Union Veterans and a wonderful framed picture of our cherished Abraham Lincoln, from the Woman's Relief Corp, allied organizations of the order of the Grand Army of the Republic.

To know Mr. COPPOCK was to love him and admire him. His motto: "Speak the truth and nothing but the truth," might well be adopted by many young men. His life was a symbol of honesty, kindness and uprightness of character. He stood always for clean, wholesome enterprises and supported every good and upbuilding activity in his community.

He was a loving husband and a perfect father, living in the fear of God and possessing everlasting faith. His departure will be greatly missed and only a long, long lapse of time can ever heal the wounds in the hearts of those who love him. A grand old citizen is gone. God has taken him to his home for everlasting peace and rest.

Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon at two oclock in charge of Rev. R. H. Polly assisted by the old soldier's. Mrs. L. W. Van Nostrand and Miss Cora Ball sang, "Nearer My God To Thee," "Jesus Lover of My Soul," and "Asleep In Jesus." Members of the American Legion acted as pall bearers. Interment was made in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Saturday, December 4, 1926
Page SIX, Column 3

In Probate

In matter of the estate of Thomas S. COPPOCK, deceased, order signed granting application for widows allowance. ...

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*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

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RKT notes: Buried in Evergreen cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa. Old.P.290.

Son of John Coppock and Hannah Neal Coppock (her name on Thomas's death record was recorded as "Susanna").

First married to a Sarah Ann Smith Coppock. Her DOB and DOD should be considered with caution. One source has her DOB as Feb. 17, 1848 and possible death in June 1886 at Grainfield, KS, but that is questionable at best. Thomas's obituary indicates that she died 36 years before he did, which would be a DOD of about 1890. Where she is buried is not found in any cemetery sources known so far; any clarification about her would be appreciated.

Caution: This contributor has looked on Ancestry.com and FindAGrave and found some of Thomas's children (with the help of COPPOCK family group sheets as well), but family researchers should be aware that there can be wide variations in the given and married names of this COPPOCK family, which may affect search results. Some of these variations can be found in the primary obituaries themselves, some on headstone inscriptions, some in census reports. Some of these variations can be very significant so researchers should explore many sources.