William W. Copleland, Gates Co, NC
Looking for info on Ellett or Elliott and Virgina Copeland, his wife, of Reynoldson Twp, Gates Co,NC, both born abt 1850. They had two sons, William W. (1873-1961) & Claude Copeland. William married Rosa A. Smith of Nansemond Co, VA. Claude married Annie Pugh of Hertford Co, NC. Family listed as free persons of color in the census.