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J. E. COPPOCK, freight, express and ticket agent of the Frisco Railway was born in Newcastle, England, June 21, 1857, and is the son of Henry and Martha Ann (HARDING) COPPOCK, the former being a ship-owner of that place. Their son, J. E., received a good literary education at Croft House, Brampton, Cumberland, and completed a thorough course of study in agriculture. At the age of twenty-one he left his native country and made a location in Texas, spending three years east of San Antonio. He then left and moved to Missouri, locating at Peirce City, where he obtained employment as baggage-master. Before coming to America, and while living in his native country, he married Miss Jane ROSS, daughter of George ROSS, of Bamboro Friars, Northumberland. This union resulted in the birth of four children, two sons and two daughters: Nellie, Martha, Ross and Howard. Mr. Coppock was married by Rev. William DARNELL, of Bamboro parish. He is a member of A.O.U.W., and has been financial secretary of Lawrence Lodge, No. 92, for four years. He and his wife are members of the Episcopal Church, and are excellent citizens.
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