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George W. Copeland, planter, Howard County. Among the younger members of the agricultural community of this county there are none more deserving of mention than George W. Copeland, who is enterprising and progressive and a substantial citizen. He was born in Pike (now Howard) County, Ark., on July 28, 1854, and is the ninth of eleven children born to Richard T. and Sarah (McClure) Copeland, natives of Lincoln County, Tenn. The parents were married in their native county and moved to Arkansas about 1850. They settled near Corinth, Ark., and there the father resides at the present time. The mother died June 28, 1880. After her death the father married Mrs. E. Garner. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Christian Church. The eleven children born to George's parents seven are now living: Mary J., Martha, William C, Sarah A., James D. and Richard F., and all are married and living in Arkansas, except William C, who moved to Texas in 1874, and is an extensive farmer of Erath County. George W. Cope land was early taught the duties of the farm, receiving his education in Arkansas, and when it became necessary for him to choose some calling selected agricultural pursuits as his occupation. He is the owner of eighty acres of land, with about fifty acres under cultivation, and his residence and outbuildings indicate the kind of farmer he is. He was married in 1874 to Miss Rebecca K. Jones, a native of this State, and the daughter of Samuel and Perlina (Chesshir) Jones. Her parents came to Arkansas from Tennessee, and settled in Pike County at an early date. To Mr. and Mrs. Copeland have been born six children, all living and married: William A., John C, Samuel R., Delphia A., Loula P. and Charles B., all at home with the parents. Mr. Copeland was elected justice of the peace in 1886, holds that position at the present time, and also served as school director for eight years. He takes considerable interest in politics and votes with the Democrats. He and Mrs. Copeland are members of the Christian Church, and are liberal supporters of all laudable enterprises, devoting special attention to church affairs. Mr. Copeland's father served in the war of 1836, and the former had three brothers in the late war; one, John, enlisting in 1861, and serving until its close. He was slightly wounded in the arm.