Frank Copeland, rooted in Superior Township, Williams County, epitomizes dedication to agricultural heritage and community service. Born into a lineage of farmers, he seamlessly blended tradition with innovation on the family homestead. A respected breeder of Oxford sheep and Chester White hogs, Frank’s agricultural acumen is matched by his active participation in community life, serving on the Presbyterian church board, and as treasurer of the Williams County Agricultural Society. His involvement with the Knights of Pythias and the Montpelier Grange highlights his commitment to both agriculture and community, making him a pillar of local society.
Frank Copeland.-It has been the privilege of Frank Copeland, of Superior Township, to live where he was born July 3, 1881 three miles; south of Montpelier. He is a son of James J. and Susan B. (Waltz) Copeland; the father born born January 14, 1832, in Columbiana County, and the mother a native of Maryland. Both families came to Defiance County where they met and were later married and they located in Williams County.
There were eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Copeland, and six of them were living when Frank Copeland narrated the family history. G. M. Copeland lives in Detroit; Nettie is the wife of Elmer Campbell; Belle is the wife of R. J. Kyes; Frank of this sketch; Alta is the wife of T. O. Myers, and Charles is in Detroit. The Copeland children all had common school advantages and some of them went to high school, and Frank Copeland has continued farming, having bought the family homestead’ from the others.
In 1901, Frank Copeland married Belle Shasteen, of Superior Township, and their children are: Leota B., Lilah, Ralph and Marjorie. As they graduate from common school they are given high school education. The Copelands are Presbyterians and Mr. Copeland is a member of the official board, serving in the capacity of trustee. He is a member of Superior Lodge No. 269, Knights of Pythias, and of the Montpelier Grange. He is a breeder of Oxford sheep and Chester White hogs. Mr. Copeland is treasurer of the Williams County Argicultural Society. He is abreast of the times in agriculture.
Source: Bowersox, Charles A. ed. A standard history of Williams County, Ohio: an authentic narrative of the past, with particular attention to the modern era in the commercial, industrial, educational, civic and social development , 2 vols. Publisher Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co. 1920.