J. Homer Copp

John Homer Copp (January 14, 1882 – May 6, 1944) was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]

J. Homer Copp
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Shenandoah County
In office
1920–1921
Preceded byOtto V. Pence
Succeeded byC. H. Hoover
Personal details
Born
John Homer Copp

(1882-01-14)January 14, 1882
Shenandoah County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 1944(1944-05-06) (aged 62)
Strasburg, Virginia
Resting placeMaurertown Brethren Church Cemetery, Maurertown, Shenandoah County
Political partyRepublican

Early life

Copp's mother was Ella K. Copp.[2]

Career

In 1919, he was the Republican candidate for Shenandoah County in the Virginia House of Delegates, against Democratic candidate George H. Snarr.[3] He won with 1872 votes compared to Snarr's 1243.[4]

Personal life

Copp and his wife, Edna, had two daughters (Mary and another) and a son (John A. Copp).[2]

Copp was killed on May 6, 1944, while driving on Route 631 near Strasburg, where he lived. His car was hit by a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train and he died on the scene.[2]

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gollark: saaalllllllllllllllttttssssss
gollark: *checks TCAP*
gollark: They vanish fast.
gollark: Missed a silver.

References
  1. Swem, Earl G. (1918). Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. "Ten Highway Deaths Reported in State Over the Week End". The Times Dispatch. May 8, 1944. p. 5. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  3. "Election". Staunton Daily Leader. November 4, 1919. p. 6. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  4. "Republican Ticket with Lone Exception Wins in Shenandoah". Staunton Daily Leader. November 7, 1919. p. 6. Retrieved July 2, 2020.


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