David Cope
David Cope, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, June 9, 1837; son of Jacob and Mary Cope, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Carroll County, Ohio. They were married in Carroll County, Ohio, and remained there until 1840, at which time they moved to this county and here resided until the father's death, January 7, 1882. The mother is still living. Our subject was married August 30, 1860, to Tamer L. Hutson, born in Paris Township, this county, August 22, 1843, daughter of Isaac and Elcy Hutson. The former died in 1878, the latter is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Cope are the parents of four children, two of whom are now living: Leola I., wife of Alfred O. Beardsley, and Walter J.; the deceased are lona E. and Sarah A. Mr. Cope, who was reared on a farm, owns fifty acres where he and his family reside. Mrs. Cope is a member of the United Brethren Church.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885