Copeland, J.C.

COPELAND, YOUNG

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Date: 11/14/2012 at 20:31:57

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

Page 773

COPELAND, J.C.--Section 7, P.O. Ewart. Was born in County Down, Ireland, May 11, 1842, and came to this country in 1853, and located in Otsego county, New York, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1868. In that year he formed the impression that Iowa was the State for an industrious agriculturist, so he came here and located in Pleasant township, where he has since resided. He has seventy-five acres of land under cultivation and well stocked. His home is surrounded by a fine grove and a young orchard that will compare favorably with any in the township. He was married in 1864 to Miss Annie E. Young, of Otsego county, New York. Their family consists of three children: William Ervin, Agnes Belle, J. Sheldon. Mr. Copeland came to Poweshiek county in fair circumstances, and by industry and attention to his legitimate pursuits is now numbered among the successful farmers of this township.