William John Copeman

M, #384, b. before 12 July 1852, d. 1938
Pedigree
     William was born at Banham, Norfolk, England, before 12 July 1852. He was the son of John Copeman and Elizabeth Beales. He was baptized at Banham Parish Church, Banham, Norfolk, England, on 12 July 1852. Religion: Church of England.1 He was baptized at Banham Parish Church, Banham, Norfolk, England, on 25 December 1856. Religion: Church of England.2 His common name was John Copeman; William John Copeman, baptised 15 July 1852, and John Copeman, baptised 25 December 1856, appear to be the same person baptised twice. The birth registration of Polly May Copeman records her father as John Copeman whilst her marriage registration records her father as William John Copeman. No information about the birth of separate John Copeman has come to light.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at Tickenhall Street, Banham, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Copeman, head; Elizabeth Copeman, wife; Robert Copeman, son; Amelia Copeman, daughter; John Copeman, son; Matilda Copeman, daughter.3
William John Copeman was a woodman and hurdle maker.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at Tickenhall Street, Banham, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Copeman, head; Elizabeth Copeman, wife; John Copeman, son; Matilda Copeman, daughter.4
He married Emma Chapman at Banham Parish Church, Banham, Norfolk, England, on 21 March 1879.5 The marriage of John Copeman and Emma Chapman was registered in the period January to March 1879 in the Guiltcross registration district.6
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at Westgate, Banham, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Copeman, head; Emma Copeman, wife; Alice Caroline Copeman, daughter.7

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Copeman, head; Emma Copeman, wife; Alice Copeman, daughter; Florence Copeman, daughter; Hettie Copeman, daughter; Frederick Copeman, son; Pollie Copeman, daughter.8

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at Back Lane, Banham, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Copeman, head; Emma Copeman, wife; Emma Copeman, daughter; May Copeman, daughter; Frederick Copeman, son; Olga Copeman, daughter.9

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at Back Lane, Banham, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Copeman, head; Emma Copeman, wife; Pollie May Copeman, daughter; Frederick John Copeman, son; Olga Victoria, daughter.10
William's death was registered in the period July to September 1938 in the Wayland registration district.11

Children of William John Copeman and Emma Chapman

Citations

  1. [S361] William John Copeman, Baptism entry, "William John, baptised 12 July 1852. Parents: John & Elizabeth Copeman, Banham, Labourer."
  2. [S363] John Copeman, Baptism entry, "John, baptised 25 Dec 1856. Parents: John & Elizabeth Copeman, Banham, Labr."
  3. [S201] 1861, English Census, "John Copeman, son, single, aged 8, born in Banham, Norfolk, scholar, resident at Tickenhall Street."
  4. [S200] 1871, English Census, "John Copeman, son, single, aged 20, born in Banham, Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident at Tickenhall Street."
  5. [S4921] John Copeman to Emma Chapman, Statutory Register of Marriages in the Parish of Banham in the County of Norfolk, "1879. Marriage solemnized at Parish Church in the parish of Banham in the County of Norfolk. No. 324, on March 21, 1879. John Copeman, of age, Bachelor, Woodman, resident at Banham, Father: John Copeman, Woodman. Emma Chapman, of age, Spinster, Servant, resident at Banham, Father: William Prentice, Labourer. Married in the parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, after Banns by me, J.G. Fardell, Rector. This Marriage was solemnized between us, John Copeman, Emma Chapman in the presence of us, William Chapman, Matilda Moore."
  6. [S4886] (William) John Copeman, Emma Chapman, Marriages registered in January, February and March, 1879.
    "Copeman, John, District: Guiltcross, Vol: 4b, Page: 353"
    "Chapman, Emma, District: Guiltcross, Vol: 4b, Page: 353."
  7. [S71] 1881, English Census, "John Copeman, head, married, aged 26, born in Banham, Norfolk, woodman, resident at Westgate."
  8. [S198] 1891, English Census, "John Copeman, head, married, aged 36, born in Banham, Norfolk, woodman, resident at Kenninghall Road."
  9. [S58] 1901, English Census, "John Copeman, head, married, aged 45, born in Banham, Norfolk, woodman and hurdle maker, resident at Back Lane."
  10. [S4826] 1911, English Census, "John Copeman, head, male, age 56, married, marriage has lasted 32 years, total of 7 children born alive, 6 children still living, 1 child has died, woodman & hurdle maker, worker, born in Banham, Norfolk, resident at Back Lane, Banham, Attleborough, Norfolk, 4 rooms in dwelling."
  11. [S4818] William John Copeman, Statutory register of deaths, Deaths registered in July, August and September, 1938.
    "Copeman, William J., Age: 86, District: Wayland, Vol: 4b, Page: 234."