COPELAND, David

KING, COPELIN, COPELAND, WALKER, COPLIN, TAYLOR

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Date: 6/22/2022 at 17:09:38

"The Red Oak Sun",
Red Oak, Iowa, July 31, 1908

Death of David B. Copelin

David B. Copelin died at the home of his son, Joseph, six miles north of Villisca, Tuesday night, July 21st of heart disease, following a long illness. He was in his 74th year.

The funeral services were held at the home of ?? Copelin Thursday, July 23, at 9 o'clock and were conducted by Rev. J. K. Driver of the Presbyterian church. The remains were taken to New London, Iowa, for interment by the side of the grave of the wife of the deceased. Mr. Copelin was born in Rockingham county, Va., Feb. 24, 1835. He came to Iowa in 1869 and resided in the eastern part of the state until the death of his wife about three years ago when he came to make his home with his children here.

He is survived by five children, Mrs. Columbus King, and Joseph Copelin of this locality. Mrs. J. W. Walker and E. G. Coplin of New London; and Mrs. Charles Taylor of ???ley, Wash.