I'm sorry, I haven't gotten back that far on my Copeland line. I can't get past William Copeland in Lawrence Co. Died btwn 1900/1910. Married Nancy Thompson abt 1888 had 4 kids: W. Pratt, Lala, Etta, and Gertrude Belmer, my grandmother. If I some accross anything further back, I'll let you know.

I find William in 1900 in Lawrence Co AL; does not know his age/birthdate but was born in AL as were his parents. There are Pratt, Lala, Etta, Belmer, and another child Wallace born "Oct 18887"... yes, it is written like that! Nancy was born Aug 1854 in AL, is 45, says her parents were born AL. 1910 shows some things different: Nancy gives her age as "49" and says her father was born in GA. Pratt, Etta, and Gertrude are at home PLUS there are two Copeland stepchildren; Louzanie/Louganie 32 and Willie V 22! Both these stepkids were born in AL., but I can not find them in either 1880 or 1900.This just adds to the confusion, doesn't it!! Located Pratt's WW1 card; he claimed exemption due to supporting mother and wife. He was tall and slim with gray eyes and brown hair. dotsicle