William John Copeman

M, #384, b. before 15 July 1852
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     William was born at Banham, Norfolk, England, before 15 July 1852. He was baptized at Banham Parish Church, Banham, Norfolk, England, on 15 July 1852. Religion: Church of England.1 He was the son of John Copeman and Elizabeth Beales. 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 in 1879.
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.5

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.6

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.7

Children of William John Copeman and Emma Chapman

Citations

  1. [S361] William John Copeman, Baptism entry, "William John, baptised 15 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. [S71] 1881, English Census, "John Copeman, head, married, aged 26, born in Banham, Norfolk, woodman, resident at Westgate."
  6. [S198] 1891, English Census, "John Copeman, head, married, aged 36, born in Banham, Norfolk, woodman, resident at Kenninghall Road."
  7. [S58] 1901, English Census, "John Copeman, head, married, aged 45, born in Banham, Norfolk, woodman and hurdle maker, resident at Back Lane."
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