Robert LeRoy Copeland was born Dec 24 1922 in Hazlehurst Ga. His parents were

William Jefferson Copeland III and Miley Rentz. He had 16 brothers and sisters from two mothers.

William was married to DonnieRentz in 1874 Barnwell Ga. until 1900. they had 7 children

1.Christianne J Copeland 1/4/1876 Jeff Davis Co Ga

2.Mittle Copeland 4/1885 Appling Co Ga.

3.Mary Copeland 4/1888 Appling Co Ga

4. Berry F. Copeland 4/1890 Appling Co Ga. M. ( Hattie Carter )

5.Ester Copeland 4/1892 Appling Co Ga

6. Lucas J Copeland 1895

7. James H Copeland 1/26/1894

William Married Miley Rentz 1901 Appling Co Ga. Daughter of Aaron Nathaniel Rentz and Sarah Lyons. William and Miley Had 9 children:

1. George Otis Copeland ( knight) 10/4/1900 Appling Co Ga

2. William Jefferson Copeland IV 1903 Appling Co Ga. died 1/17/1987 Worth Co Ga.

3.Lettie Copeland 1905

4.Sarah Sallie Copeland 1905

5. Morgan Copeland 1911

6. Annis Unis Copeland 1911

7. Idel Copeland 1916

8. Mamie Copeland 1918

9. Robert LeRoy Copeland 1922

I believe all the children from William and Miley were born In Hazlehurst Ga. Robert was the last living of the children he passed away 2003

Robert L Copeland