Thanks to the Old Pendleton District Newsletter (Vol 19 #8, Oct. 2005) and to Anne Sheriff for allowing her transcription of the Pendleton Messenger (p. 156) to be published monthly, we finally have proof the William Copeland that was the J. P. and had the title of Esq., was actually William Copeland, Sr., a Capt. in the Revolutionary War and not his son William, Jr, who served in the War. of 1812! When father and son lived in the same timeframe, we could not tell which William this was until this was printed. Jr. or Sr. was never used when he signed as J. P., nor was it used when he signed as Esq. There are different opinions as to which was the Justice, but now we know for sure. The 15 July 1829 issue tells us about a Fourth of July Celebration held at Robert McCann's and about 400-500 people attended. William Copeland, Esq. made a toast and he along with a few other surviving Rev. Soldiers, planted a tree. Perhaps that tree is still alive somewhere on the old Robert McCann property? If anyone has questions on this, please direct to the mailing list and perhaps one of my cousins will take over for me and answer. My time is fully devoted to family members for the next few weeks. Thanks. Wilma Copeland Kirkland (P. S. - Kim Wilson, this should be of interest to you).