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Sen. Nicholas Woodley Copeland, Sr

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Isle of Wight, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America
Death: 1742 (44-45)
Orange County, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America
Place of Burial: Orange County, VA, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Nicholas Woodley Copeland, Jr. and Dorothy Copeland
Husband of Nancy Jane (Lott) Copeland
Father of Anne Copeland; Elizabeth Copeland; Charles Copeland, Jr.; Thomas Copeland; Father Joseph Abel Copeland, Sr. and 16 others
Brother of William Copeland; John Copeland; Judith Copeland; James Copeland, Sr. and Thomas Copeland

Occupation: Land Surveyor, 10J4-ZVL
Managed by: William Francis Maher
Last Updated:

About Nicholas Copeland

25. Nicholas COPELAND III (Nicholas-3, Nicholas-2, William-1) was born in 1697 in VA. He was blessed on 23 Apr 1734 in Spotsylvania Co, VA-St. George Parish. He appeared in the census in 1739 in Orange Co., VA (Tax Titheables). He died in 1742 in Orange Co, VA. before the fall of 1742, In 1742 he was a Surveyor of the court in Orange Co., VA. 1717 -Robert Bizwell, Estate Account- Payments made to Samuel Stallard, James Masters, EDward Howzee, Nicholas Copeland, Anne Hines, Edward Lickerring, Thomas Fenwick, Henry Dungun, John Boughan, John Hawkins, William THompson, Robert Parker, Mary Fletcher, Leonard Tarent, gent., Richard Gatewood, Nathan Fogg, Robert Jones, Mr. Robert Beverely, Eliza Ridgdell, John Cooke (for a coffin), Robert Brooke, Jr., Madame Edwards, John Bizwell. Signed by Jeremiah Biswell, 21 Oct. 1718 Proved by Jeremiah Bizwell Lived in Essex and Orange Co.,VA .

Nicholas COPELAND III and Nancy Jane LOTT were married in 1719 in VA. Nancy Jane LOTT (daughter of Aaron LOTT) was born about 1700. Nicholas COPELAND III and Nancy Jane LOTT had the following children: +51 i. William COPELAND Sr. (born in 1720). 52 ii. Anne COPELAND was born about 1722 in Essex Co, VA. 53 iii. Elizabeth COPELAND was born about 1723 in Essex Co, VA. +54 iv. Nicholas COPELAND IV (born about 1724). +55 v. Daniel COPELAND (born in 1725). +56 vi. Mary COPELAND (born about 1725).

Dorothy RICKETTS was born Nicholas COPELAND III and Dorothy RICKETTS had the following children: +57 i. Joseph COPELAND (born in 1728). +58 ii. Aggie COPELAND (born in 1730). +59 iii. Josiah COPELAND (born in 1732). +60 iv. Joel COPELAND (born in 1734). +61 v. Valentine COPELAND (born about 1737). +62 vi. Martha "Patsy' COPELAND (born about 1737). +63 vii. James COPELAND (born in 1742).

See: http://assets.luginbuel.com/genealogy/documents/Copeland,%20William...



Nicholas Woodley Copeland BIRTH 1697 Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA DEATH 1742 (aged 44–45) Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, USA BURIAL Unknown MEMORIAL ID 81608506 · View Source

MEMORIAL PHOTOS 0 FLOWERS 33 My 5th. Great Grandfather. Married Nancy Jane Lott in 1726.

Family Members Parents Joseph Jefferson Copeland 1677–1726

Mary Elizabeth Woodley Copeland 1675–1742

Spouse Nancy Jane Lott Copeland 1701–1760

Siblings John Copeland 1695–1736

Thomas Copeland 1699–1742

Children Joseph Abel Copeland 1728–1816

Photo Joel Josiah Copeland 1734–1814

Photo James Copeland 1740–1811

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81608506/nicholas-woodley-copeland



Genealogical Index for Isle of Wight County, Virginia: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=17&ve...

NICHOLAS COPELAND

Born: ca 1697 in Virginia (probably Isle of Wight Co)

Parents: Joseph Copeland & Mary Woodley

Married: Nancy Lotty daughter of Aaron Lott, probably around the year

1726 o

Children Married To Born

Joseph Sarah Sehorn ca 1728 CA 1816

William ? ca 1730

Nicholas Dorothy Ripley ca 1732

Josiah Sarah Ca 1733- 1791

James Lydia Dill ca 1742- 1811

Peter ? Reeves ca 1738

Died: 1742 in Orange County, Virginia

Buried: same

It was from Nicholas Copeland, who married Nancy Lott and settled in Chatham County, North Carolina prior to 1761 that the South Carolina family of Copelands originated.

The following deeds appear in Spottsylvania County, Virginia but there is no evidence that he ever lived there. Peter his son married the daughter of George Reeves and lived there, this may have been the land he lived on, Peter was a witness to deeds of Dec. 2, 1752 & Oct. 4 1755.

Oct. 2, 1752* Larkin Chew of St. Geo, Par., Spts. County Gent., to Nicholas Copland of Essex County , Virginia L16 ster., 284 a. in Spts. County Witnesses, William Johnson, Robert, King, John Chew, Rec, Oct. S. 1725o

April 6, 1742, Nicholas x Copeland of Orange County to Benjamin Martin of Spts, County L20 curr. 100 a. in

St. Geo, Par, Spts, County -- part of the land formerly bought by sd, Copeland of Larkin Chew, Witnesses,

John Chew, Archd, McPherson, John Allan. April 6, 1742.

April 6. 1742, Nicholas X Copeland of Orange County to John Sutton of Spts, County L20 curr, 100 a. in St.

Geo. Par., Spts, County -- formerly purchased by sd Copeland of Larkin Chew, Witnesses, John Chew,

Wm, Lindsay, Benjamin Martin, April 6, 1742.

Feb. 18, 1774 (P.216) - (Chatham County , North Carolina ) Joseph Copland and Sarah his wife deeded to William Clark - 125 pds, - 27 1/2 a. - a tract of land granted to a certain Nicholas Copland - - being one half of the survey granted to aforesaid Nicholas Copeland - - being the land and Plantation whereon Josiah Copeland formerly lived. (This may have been Nicholas, Jr.)



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  • Following biographical and genealogical detail taken from: Zimmerman, Wells, See, Bertram Link below.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&ve...

  • See marriage to Nancy Lott for reference and pedigree orientation
  • Genealogical narrative below from: http://guyzimmerman.com/11092011/b176.htm
  • Nicholas Copeland was born in 1697 in Isle Of Wight Co.. He died in 1742 at the age of 45 in Orange Co. VA.

NICHOLAS COPELAND

  • Born: ca 1697 in Virginia (probably Isle of Wight Co)
  • Parents: Joseph Copeland & Mary Woodley
  • Married: Nancy Lott daughter of Aaron Lott, probably around the year 1726

The children of Nicholas Copeland and Nancy Lott, their known spouses, date of birth and death [of the child]:

  • Joseph Copeland wed Sarah Sehorn he was born: ca 1728 and died ca. 1816
  • William Copeland wed [Unknown was born ca 1730 and died [Unknown]
  • Nicholas Copeland wed Dorothy Ripley he was born ca 1732 and died [Unknown]
  • Josiah Copeland wed Sarah.... he was born ca 1733 and died 1791
  • James Copeland wed Elizabeth.... he was born ca 1734 and died 1809
  • Peter Copeland wed ? Reeves he was born ca 1738 and died [Unknown]

Nicholas Copeland Died: 1742 in Orange County, Virginia

Buried: same

  • It was fromNicholas Copeland, who married Nancy Lott and settled in Chatham County, N.C. prior to 1761 that the South Carolina family of Copeland's originated.
  • The following deeds appear in Spottsylvania County, VA but there is no evidence that he ever lived there. Pete his son married the daughter of George Reeves and lived there, this may have been the land he lived on. Peter was a witness to deeds of Dec. 2, 1752 & Oct. 4 1755.
  • Oct. 2, 1752 Larkin Chew of St. Geo, Par., Spts. Co. Gent., to Nicholas Copland of Essex Co., VA. L16 ster., 284 a. in Spts. Co.Witnesses: William Johnson, Robert, King, John Chew, Rec, Oct. S. 1725o
  • April 6, 1742 Nicholas Copeland of Orange Co. to Benjamin Martin of Spts, Co. L20 curr. 100 a. in St. Geo, Par, Spts, Co.-- part of the land formerly bought by sd, Copeland of Larkin Chew, Witnesses, John Chew, Archd, McPherson, John Allan. April 6, 1742.
  • April 6. 1742 Nicholas X Copeland of Orange Co. to John Sutton of Spts, Co. L20 curr, 100 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts, Co.-- formerly purchased by sd Copeland of Larkin Chew, Witnesses, John Chew, Wm, Lindsay, Benjamin Martin, April 6, 1742.
  • Feb. 18, 1774 (P.216) (Chatham Co., N.C.) Joseph Copland and Sarah his wife deeded to William Clark 125 pds, - 27 1/2 a. - a tract of land granted to a certain Nicholas Copland - - being one half of the survey granted to aforesaid Nicholas Copeland - - being the land and Plantation whereon Josiah Copeland formerly lived. (This may have been Nicholas, Jr.)
  • INFORMATION ON THE CHILDREN

Joseph - see separate page William Nicholas m. Dorothy Ripley and had children: Ripley m. Rachel Tucker d. 1843. Aaron b. 1762, m.Pollie Melton d. May 91 1832 in Chesterfield Dist. of SC. Lott b. 1785 m. Ellender Rice, 2) Susan Whetstone John Copeland b. 1807, m. Keziah Rentz

  • Isaac b. 1833, died single in ....
  • Army Catherine b. 1836, m. Charles Rizer Luther
  • J. B. died 1838 single Mary R b. 1840 Sarah A. b. 1844 John J b. 1848, m.Frances Branch Charles D b. 1851, d. Oct. 30, 1863 Daniel C. b. 1855 Aaron W. b. 1810, m. Mary E. Jameson in 1830
  • daughter, b. 1813 name unknown
  • Christina b. 1814, never married
  • daughter b. 1818, name unknown William Riley b. 1819, m. Levicy Walters Jefferson b. 1820 James Acquilla b. 1824, m. Frances Elizabeth Parker, 2) Martha Elizabeth Marvin Marcella b. 1825 m. Henry Hardy Howell Sarah Adeline b. 1827 m. John D. Peters Narcissa b. 1830, m. John Burton Moore Alfred b. 1835, died in boyhood Joseph b. 1836,, m. Elizabeth Irwin b. 1838, m. Delila Daniel G. b. 1839, m. Marth Edward b. 1841, died single in C.S. Army David Singleton b. 1843, m.Mrs. Ann R. Knight 'Vicy . 1845 m. Henry Hendricks Nancy b. 1789 m. Copeland, (cousin) James b. 1791 John Whetstone b. 1793 Elizabeth b. 1795, m. Samuel D. Surrency Archibald b. 1802, m. Mary Joseph b. 1806 Catherine b. 1810, m. John White Mary Caroline b. 1812F m. Jesse Howell

Three other children:

  • John R.
  • Agnes Dark
  • Nicholas
  • Absolem

Josiah - there is a headstone in a cemetery in Overton County, TN. of a Joel Copeland born in 1734, d. 1814, it is believed to be the same person. There are a number of Copelands in Overton County other than the dependents of Stephen Copeland (son of Joseph) and his family that have not been identified. (There is a Josiah Copeland on NC. list of Rev. War Soldiers (R-Pat-NC) 1729-1791.)

James - He supposedly lived all his life in Chatham Co.. NC. and died there in 1809. There is a James who settled in Madison County, Ala. and is on the 1809 Special census there, could this be his son?

John Daniel David Sillah Bryant Silvy Bryant Liddy Brandon Frankey Lasator Susannah Elliott Sarah Mc Ivor Dolly Seally Aciney Cloe

Peter m. a Reeves

  • Parents: Joseph Copeland and Mary Woodle.
  • Spouse: Nancy Lott.

Children were: Joel (Josiah) Copeland, Joseph Copeland.

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Nicholas COPELAND III (Nicholas-3, Nicholas-2, William-1) was born in 1697 in VA. He was blessed on 23 Apr 1734 in Spotsylvania Co, VA-St. George Parish. He appeared in the census in 1739 in Orange Co., VA (Tax Titheables). He died in 1742 in Orange Co, VA. before the fall of 1742.

  • In 1742 he was a Surveyor of the court in Orange Co., VA. 1717 -Robert Bizwell, Estate Account- Payments made to Samuel Stallard, James Masters, EDward Howzee, Nicholas Copeland, Anne Hines, Edward Lickerring, Thomas Fenwick, Henry Dungun, John Boughan, John Hawkins, William THompson, Robert Parker, Mary Fletcher, Leonard Tarent, gent., Richard Gatewood, Nathan Fogg, Robert Jones, Mr. Robert Beverely, Eliza Ridgdell, John Cooke (for a coffin), Robert Brooke, Jr., Madame Edwards, John Bizwell. Signed by Jeremiah Biswell,
  • 21 Oct. 1718 Proved by Jeremiah Bizwell Lived in Essex and Orange Co.,VA .
  • Dec 20,1720. Thomas Comber and Keziah Comber both of Essex Co., VA to Charles Brown of same. For 300 pounds of tobacco. 60 acres of ours which lies between the main road and Popeman Swamp except that part which was bought of Nicholas Copeland. Witness Nicholas Copeland Thomas Hinshaw, Samuel Biswell
  • 10/2/1725- Larkin Chew of St. George Parish, Spotsylvania Co., VA, Gent, to NICHOLAS COPELAND 16 pds sterling for 284 acres in Spotsylvania Co., VA. Witnesses: John Johnson,Robert King, John Chew
  • 4/23/1734 Nicholas of St. George Parish recieved 350 acres in Spotsylvania Co.,VA
  • April 6,1742, Nicholas x Copeland of Orange Co., VA to Benjamin Martin of Spotsylvania, Co., VA L20 currency for 100 acres in St. George Parish, Spotsylvania Co.--part of the land formerly bought by said Copeland of Larkin Chew, Witnesses,John Chew,Archibald McPherson, John Allen
  • April 6,1742, Nicholas x Copeland of Orange Co., VA to John Sutton of Spotsylvania Co.,L20 currency for 100 acres in St. George Prish, Spotsylvania- formally purchased by said Copeland of Larkin Chew; Witnesses, John Chew, William Lindsey, Benjamin Martin
  • Sept. 6,1764- John Sutton and Elizabeth, his wife of St. George Parish, Spotsylvania Co., VA toEdward Straughan of the Descendants of William COPELAND same part and county..... part of a tract purchased by sd John Sutton of Nicholas Copeland (sic), wit: Larkin Chew, Thomas Powe, and Reuben Straughan
  • Nicholas COPELAND III and Nancy Jane LOTT were married in 1719 in VA. Nancy Jane LOTT (daughter of Aaron LOTT was born about 1700. Nicholas COPELAND III and Nancy Jane LOTT had the following children
  • William COPELAND Sr. (born in 1720).
  • Anne COPELAND (born about 1722) in Essex Co, VA.
  • Elizabeth COPELAND (was born about 1723) in Essex Co, VA.
  • Nicholas COPELAND IV (born about 1724).
  • Daniel COPELAND (born in 1725).
  • Mary COPELAND (born about 1725).
  • Next marriage:

Dorothy RICKETTS was born to Nicholas COPELAND III and Dorothy RICKETTS had the following children:

  • Joseph COPELAND (born in 1728).
  • Aggie COPELAND (born in 1730).
  • Josiah COPELAN (born in 1732).
  • Joel COPELAND (born in 1734).
  • Valentine COPELAND (born about 1737).
  • Martha "Patsy' COPELAND (born about 1737).
  • James COPELAN (born in 1742).

GEDCOM Note

From Ancestry file Bob Zimmerman RootsWeb Tree <p>Entries: 99721 Updated: 2004-12-02 13:11:36 UTC (Thu) Contact: Bob Zimmerman </p> <p></p> <p>ID: I1648 </p> <p>Name: Nicholas COPELAND </p> <p>Sex: M </p> <p>Birth: 1697 in Isle Of Wight Co. </p> <p>Death: 1742 in Orange Co. VA </p> <p>IDNO: C0+5951.A8 </p> <p>Note: </p> <p>NICHOLAS COPELAND</p> <p>Born: ca 1697 in Virginia (probably Isle of Wight Co)</p> <p></p> <p>Parents: Joseph Copeland & Mary Woodley</p> <p></p> <p>Married: Nancy Lotty daughter of Aaron Lott, probably around the year 1726 </p> <p></p> <p>Children Married To Born</p> <p>Joseph Sarah Sehorn ca 1728 CA 1816</p> <p>William ? ca 1730</p> <p>Nicholas Dorothy Ripley ca 1732</p> <p>Josiah Sarah Ca 1733 1791</p> <p>James Elizabeth ca 1734 1809</p> <p>Peter ? Reeves ca 1738</p> <p></p> <p>Died: 1742 in Orange County, Virginia</p> <p></p> <p>Buried: same</p> <p></p> <p>It was from Nicholas Copeland, who married Nancy Lott and settled inChath am County, N.C. prior to 1761 that the South Carolina family ofCopeland s originated.</p> <p></p> <p>The following deeds appear in Spottsylvania County, VA but there is no evidence that he ever lived there. Peter his son married the daughter of George Reeves and lived there, this may have been theland he lived on, Peter was a witness to deeds of Dec. 2, 1752 & Oct. 4 1755. <p></p> <p>Oct. 2, 1752* Larkin Chew of St. Geo, Par., Spts. Co. Gent., to</p> <p>Nicholas Copland of Essex Co., VA. L16 ster., 284 a. in Spts. Co.</p> <p>Witnesses, William Johnson, Robert, King, John Chew, Rec, Oct. S.1725o</p> <p></p> <p>April 6, 1742, Nicholas x Copeland of Orange Co. to Benjamin Martin of Spt s, Co. L20 curr. 100 a. in St. Geo, Par, Spts, Co.-- part of theland formerly bought by sd, Copeland of Larkin Chew, Witnesses, JohnChew, Archd, M cPherson, John Allan. April 6, 1742. <p></p> <p>April 6. 1742, Nicholas X Copeland of Orange Co. to John Sutton of Spts, Co. L20 curr, 100 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts, Co.-- formerly purchased by s d Copeland of Larkin Chew, Witnesses, John Chew, Wm,Lindsay, Benjamin Mar tin, April 6, 1742. <p></p> <p>Feb. 18, 1774 (P.216) - (Chatham Co., N.C.) Joseph Copland and Sarah his wife deeded to William Clark - 125 pds, - 27 1/2 a. - a tract of land granted to a certain Nicholas Copland - - being one half of the survey granted to aforesaid Nicholas Copeland - - being the land and Plantation whereon Josiah Copeland formerly lived. (This may have beenNicholas, Jr.) <p></p> <p>INFORMATION ON THE CHILDREN</p> <p></p> <p>Joseph - see separate page,</p> <p></p> <p>William</p> <p></p> <p>Nicholas - m. Dorothy Ripley and had children:</p> <p>Ripley m. Rachel Tucker, d. 1843.</p> <p>Aaron b. 1762, m. Pollie Melton, d. May 91 1832 in Chesterfield Dist.of S C.</p> <p>Lott b. 1785,, m. Ellender Rice, 2) Susan Whetstone</p> <p>John Copeland b. 1807, m. Keziah Rentz Isaac b. 1833, died single in Arm y Catherine b. 1836, m. Charles Rizer Luther J. B. 1838, diedsingle Mar y R. b. 1840</p> <p>Sarah A. b. 1844</p> <p>John J. b. 1848, m. Frances Branch</p> <p>Charles D. B. 1851, d. Oct. 30, 1863</p> <p>Daniel C. b. 1855</p> <p>Aaron W. b. 1810, m. Mary E. Jameson in 1830</p> <p>daughter, b. 1813 name unknown</p> <p>Christina b. 1814, never married</p> <p>daughter b. 1818, name unknown</p> <p>William Riley b. 1819, m. Levicy Walters</p> <p>Jefferson b. 1820</p> <p>James Acquilla b. 1824, m. Frances Elizab.th Parker,</p> <p>2) Martha Elizab.th Marvin</p> <p>Marcella b. 1825, m. Henry Hardy Howell</p> <p>Sarah Adeline b. 1827, m. John D. Peters</p> <p>Narcissa b. 1830, m. John Burton Moore</p> <p>Alfred b. 1835, died in boyhood</p> <p>Joseph b. 1836,, m. Elizab.th</p> <p>Irwin b. 1838, m. Delila</p> <p>Daniel G. b. 1839, m. Martha</p> <p>Edward b. 1841, died single in C.S. Army</p> <p>David Singleton b. 1843, m. Mrs. Ann R. Knight</p> <p>Vicy b. 1845, m. Henry Hendricks</p> <p>Nancy b. 1789 m. Copeland, (cousin)</p> <p>James b. 1791</p> <p>John Whetstone b. 1793</p> <p>Elizabeth b. 1795, m. Samuel D. Surrency</p> <p>Archibald b. 1802, m. Mary</p> <p>Joseph b. 1806</p> <p>Catherine b. 1810, m. John White</p> <p>Mary Caroline b. 1812F m. Jesse Howell</p> <p>Three other children</p> <p>John R.</p> <p>Agnes Dark</p> <p>Nicholas</p> <p>Nicholas</p> <p>Absolem</p> <p>Absolem</p> <p>Nicholas</p> <p></p> <p>Josiah - there is a headstone in a cemetery in Overton County, TN. of a Joel Copeland born in 1734, d. 1814, it is believed to be the same person. There are a number of Copelands in Overton County other than the dependants (sic) of Stephen Copeland (son of Joseph) and his family that have not been identified. (There is a Josiah Copeland on NC. list of Rev. War Soldiers (R-Pat-NC) 1729-1791.) <p></p> <p>James - He supposedly lived all his life in Chatham Co.. NC. and died there in 1809. There is a James who settled in Madison County, Ala.and is o n the 1809 Special census there, could this be his son? <p>John</p> <p>Daniel</p> <p>David</p> <p>Sillah Bryant</p> <p>Silvy Bryant</p> <p>Liddy Brandon</p> <p>Frankey Lasator</p> <p>Susannah Elliott</p> <p>Sarah Mc Ivor</p> <p>Dolly</p> <p>Seally</p> <p>Aciney</p> <p>Cloe</p> <p>Peter - m. a Reeves</p> <p>Change Date: 29 APR 2004 at 14:52:53</p> <p></p> <p>Father: Joseph COPELAND b: 1670 in Isle Of Wight Co. VA </p> <p>Mother: Mary WOODLEY</p> <p></p> <p>Marriage 1 Nancy LOTT</p> <p>Married: 1726</p> <p>Children</p> <p> Joel (Josiah) COPELAND b: Abt 1734 in Essex Co., VA</p> <p> Joseph COPELAND b: 1728 in Chatham County, North Carolina</p> <p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p>

GEDCOM Note

http://crystalbureau.tripod.com/id24.html <p></p> <p></p> <p>Fifth Generation</p> <p>16. Nicholas Woodly COPELAND, son of Joseph COPELAND and Mary Elizabeth WOODLEY, was born in 1697 in Isle of Wight,Virginia and died in 1742 in Orange County, North Carolina.</p> <p> </p> <p>Nicholas married Nancy Jane LOTT in 1720 in Chatham District, Orange County, North Carolina.</p> <p> </p> <p>17. Nancy Jane LOTT, daughter of Aaron LOTT, was born in 1701 in Isle of Wight, Virginia and died in 1742 in Virginia.</p> <p> </p> <p>Children from this marriage were:</p> <p>i. Anne: Born 1722 in Essex County, Virginia </p> <p>ii. Anne: Born 1720 in Chatham District, Orange County, North Carolina </p> <p>iii. Mary: Born 1725 in Essex County, Virginia </p> <p>iv. Elizabeth: Born 1722 in Chatham District, Orange County, North Carolina </p> <p>v. Joseph A </p> <p>vi. William Lindsay: Born 1730 in Virginia Died 11 Nov 1789 in Chatham District, Orange County, North Carolina; he married Sarah Sallie LINDSEY. </p> <p>vii. Nicholas JR: Born 1732 in Nonsemond County, Virginia Died 20 Sep 1773 in Chatham District, Orange County, North Carolina; he married Dorothy RIPLEY </p> <p>viii. Mary: Born 1736 in Chatham District, Orange County, North Carolina </p> <p>ix. Joel Josiah: Born 1734 in Virginia Died 1814 in Overton County, Tennessee; he married Sarah Ann BILLBREY </p> <p>x. Daniel: Born 1736 in Orange County, North Carolina </p> <p>xi. Peter: Born 1738 in Isle of Wight, Virginia; he married Diana REEVES </p> <p>xii. James: Born 1738 in Orange County, North Carolina Died 30 Sep 1793 </p> <p>xiii. Agnes: Born 1740; she married Samuel DORK </p> <p>xiv. James: Born 1742 in Orange County, North Carolina Died Sep 1811 in Madison County, Alabama; he married Lydia DILL</p> <p></p> <p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>Sixth Generation</p> <p>32. Joseph COPELAND, son of John Nicholas COPELAND and Elizabeth TABERER, was born in 1677 in Virginia, died on 22 Aug 1726 in Isle of Wight,Virginia,and was buried in Chuckatuck, Suffolk (city), Virginia. <p> </p> <p>Joseph married Mary Elizabeth WOODLEY in 1694 in Isle of Wright,Virginia.</p> <p> </p> <p>33. Mary Elizabeth WOODLEY, daughter of Andrew WOODLEY and Elizabeth GOODARD, was born in 1675 in Isle of Wight, Virginia and died in Jul 1726 in Chuckatuck, Suffolk (city), Virginia.</p> <p> </p> <p>Children from this marriage were:</p> <p>i. Nicholas Woodly </p> <p>ii. John: Born 1695 in Lancaster County, Virginia Died 27 Nov 1736; he married Mary </p> <p>iii. Thomas: Born 1699 in Isle of Wight,Virginia Died 24 May 1742 in Isle of Wight, Virginia; he married Holland APPLWAITE</p> <p>iv. William: Born 1701 in Isle of Wight, Virginia Died 1798 in Isle of Wight, Virginia; he married Magarey LOTT </p> <p>v. James: Born 1704 in Isle of Wight, Virginia Died 1790 in Mississippi; he married Sally DARK </p> <p>vi. Elizabeth: Born 1703 in Isle of Wight,Virginia </p> <p>vii. Joseph Jr </p> <p>viii. Mary: Born 1705 in Isle of Wight, Virginia; she married William WHITEFIELD</p> <p> </p> <p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>Seventh Generation</p> <p>64. John Nicholas COPELAND son of John Joseph COPELAND and Sarah </p> <p>RATLIFF, was born in 1642 in Isle of Wight Virginia, and died in 1693 in Chuckatuck, Suffolk (city), Virginia. </p> <p> </p> <p>John married Elizabeth TABERER in 1676 in Suffolk County, Virginia.</p> <p> </p> <p>65. Elizabeth TABERER, daughter of Thomas TABERER and Margaret WOMBLEY, was born on 31 Oct 1663 in Isle of Wight, Virginia, and died about 1715 in Isle of Wight, Virginia.</p> <p> </p> <p>Children from this marriage were:</p> <p>i. Ann: Born 1676 in Isle of Wight, Virginia; she married Thomas PHILLIPS</p> <p>ii. Joseph </p> <p>iii. John: Born 1679 in Isle of Wight, Virginia</p> <p>iv. Mary Margaret: Born 1680 in Isle of Wight, Virginia; she married Benjamin CHAPMAN</p> <p>v. Thomas: Born 1681 in Isle of Wight, Virgini; he married Mary MURRAY</p> <p>vi. William: Born 1683 in Isle of Wight, Virginia</p> <p> </p> <p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>Eighth Generation</p> <p>128. John Joseph COPELAND, son of Lawrence COPELAND and Susanna Ruth HILL, was born on 24 Feb 1612 in Dolphin Leigh, Dophinhome, York County, England and died 1682 in Isle of Wight, Virginia.</p> <p> </p> <p>John married Sarah RATLIFFE in 1640 in Isle of Wight, Virginia.</p> <p></p> <p>Sarah RATLIFFE was born in 1620 in Isle of Wight, Virginia and died before 1667 in Isle of Wight, Virginia</p> <p> </p> <p>Children from this marriage were:</p> <p> </p> <p>i. John Nicholas </p> <p>ii. Willaim (Will): Born 1648 in Isle of Wight, Virginia Died 30 Oct 1720 in Chowan Precinct, North Carolina; he married Christian COOPELAND </p> <p>iii. Nicholas: Born 1640 in Essex County, Virginia Died 1720 in Essex County, Virginia; he married Judith WEST</p> <p>iv. Hannah: Born 1654 in Isle of Wight,Virginia Died 11 Jan 1675 in Isle of Wight, Virginia.</p> <p>v. Sarah: Born 1657 in Isle of Wight, Virginia Died 1725 in Isle of Wight, Virginia; she married Daniel SANDBOURNE</p> <p> </p> <p>Copeland Paternal Lineage: Generations 9 - 10</p> <p>copeland3.gif</p> <p>Click on Picture to Enlarge</p> <p></p> <p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>Ninth Generation</p> <p>256. Lawrence COPELAND, son of Robert COPELAND and Ruth, was born in 1587.</p> <p></p> <p>257. Susanna Ruth HILL was born in 1590.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Children from this marriage were:</p> <p></p> <p>i. John Joseph</p> <p>ii. Lawrence Jr: Born 1605 in Virginia Died 30 Dec 1699 in Mississippi</p> <p>iii. Robert: Born 1610 in Dolphin Leigh, Dophinhome, York County, England</p> <p></p> <p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>-------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>Tenth Generation</p> <p>512. Robert COPELAND was born in 1570 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom.</p> <p></p> <p>513. Ruth</p> <p></p> <p>The child from this marriage was:</p> <p></p> <p>i. Lawrence </p>


My 5th. Great Grandfather.
Married Nancy Jane Lott in 1726.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jul 1 2022, 9:58:07 UTC


Is this the same profile as Senator Nicholas Woodley Copeland? Nicholas Copeland III obviously had Nicholas Copeland II as his father. Senator Nicholas Woodley Copeland had other parents.

William Copeland Family document: http://assets.luginbuel.com/genealogy/documents/Copeland,%20William...

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Nicholas Copeland's Timeline

1697
1697
Isle of Wight, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America
1720
1720
Chatham, Orange, North Carolina, United States
1722
1722
Essex, Virginia
1722
Essex, Virginia, United States
1724
1724
Henrico, Virginia, British Colonial America
1725
1725
Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia, United States
1726
1726
Essex County, Virginia
1726
NC
1728
1728
Chatham County, North Carolina