James Coplin - was born in Lenawee county, Michigan, October 2, 1836; is a son of Jarred Coplin, who died December 24, 1860, and Parney (Blake) Coplin, whose death occurred February 16, 1879. His wife, Rachael L. Martin was born in Erie County, Ohio, July 29, 1834, and is the daughter of Richard Martin, died September 17, 1880, and Sally L. (Tuller) Martin, who died July 27, 1868. Mrs. Coplin’s first child, Kate E., was born June 26, 1859, married to Coleman Hatcher, December 2, 1881; Richard J., January 21, 1861; Alanson B., born August 12, 1863, died February 26, 1881; James, Jr., January 20, 1868; Martha L., May 4, 1870, died September 1, 1877; George Q., July 10, 1872; Frank W., June 16, 1877. Mr. Coplin has filled the offices of Trustee and Assessor, and is at this time Justice of the Peace. He had three brothers in the late war of the Rebellion; Alanson served as Chaplain in a Michigan regiment; William as private in a Michigan regiment; both received an honorable discharge and returned. Jarred W., another brother, was in a Michigan cavalry; was killed in a skirmish before Richmond, Virginia in 1863. Mrs. Coplin’s brother, Richard Martin, was also in the army, in the 123d Ohio, and was killed at the battle of Winchester, Virginia, May, 1863. Mr. Coplin is a farmer in Harrison township. Postoffice address, Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio.