Mara: In reference to earlier e-mail re the above here is what info I have: John Allen COPELAND, b: abt 1828, son of Samuel S. COPELAND(1 Mar 1805- 7 Dec 1866) and Sarah ALLEN (abt 1804-), married to Cyntha A. SCOGGINS on 28 Dec 1853 in Johnson County, IL They were reported to have a son who lived in Cherry Vale, KS. Hope this helps some. Kenneth