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Abner Copeland

Abner Copeland came with his family from Virginia to Union Township in the spring of 1836. His oldest son, Joseph, bought a piece of land in Clay Township but sold it and bought land in Union Township. He now has over nine hundred acres. In 1849, he married Mary Ann English. They have raised five children, of which four still survive. The Copelands came to Union Township when it was new and wild and encountered all the difficulties and inconveniences of pioneer life. Their first team was a yoke of bulls, and after the death of one of these, the other worked alone like a horse. (History of Auglaize county)

Patsy Campbell

Throughout her life, Patsy embodied strength, compassion, and unwavering support for her family and friends. She was known for her gentle spirit, kind heart, and remarkable ability to bring joy to those around her. Patsy was a Registered Nurse who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio State University in 1958. She dedicated her life to her family as a wife, mother, and grandmother, teaching nursing and actively volunteering with Meals on Wheels, Girl Scouts, and school and church activities.

Ack Campbell

When James Acber Campbell was born on 9 April 1880, in Clay Township, Auglaize, Ohio, United States, his father, Jeremiah Washington Campbell, was 29 and his mother, Patience Bishop, was 26. He married Chesta Mae Rostorfer on 27 April 1904, in Clay Township, Auglaize, Ohio, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Goshen Township, Auglaize, Ohio, United States in 1910. He died on 1 September 1914, in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States, at the age of 34, and was buried in Mount Tabor Cemetery, Gutman, Clay Township, Auglaize, Ohio, United States.

"Daddy Jack" Reedy

John Henry (Jack) Reedy, a.k.a. Daddy Jack, was an engineer, inventor, and holder of seven U.S. patents. He was very active in Freemasonry and has his name on the cornerstone plaque of the Hamelton, Ohio Masonic Lodge. His obituary noted that the team he managed while working for Champion Paper in Hamelton, upon learning of his planned retirement, bought him a luxurious chair/lounge out of their love and respect for him. In 1934, a five-year-old boy ran in front of Jack's vehicle, and the boy perished from a fractured skull. Even though Jack was exonerated, he never emotionally recovered from this horrible accident, although his public face never showed it.

Why We Honor

The bones and flesh from which we come compel us to take action, rooted in pride for our ancestors' achievements and contributions to our present. It is about deeply respecting their enduring hardships, unwavering spirit, and determination to build a life for their families. We take great pride in knowing that our forefathers fought, and some died, to establish and preserve our nation. We understand profoundly that they did it for us. We honor our fathers and mothers, who endured great struggles to bring us into this world. Without them, we would not exist, and we cherish each one of them, reaching as far back as we can remember. This profound love and respect compel us to remember and recognize them and document each fact of their existence because they are part of us, and we are the sum of their lives. As scribes, we tell the story of our family. It will be up to someone in the next generation to answer the call in the long line of family storytellers. This is a crucial role, as it ensures that our family's rich history and the sacrifices of our ancestors are not forgotten. This is why we delve into our family genealogy, and it is what inspires both young and old to step up, restore memories, and connect with those we have never known before.by B.D. Campbell