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HARVY COPPOCK, miller, West Milton; born in this township in the year 1838; is a son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Coate) Coppock, who were born in this county; his grandfather, Benjamin C., and his grandmother, Susana, were natives of South Carolina; they settled in this county in 1806. Mrs. Isaac Coppock departed this life in 1857, aged about 45 years; they were the parents of six children, four of whom are living, viz., Harvy, Mary C., Susana and Jesse; the deceased are Henry and Benjamin. Harvy was reared on his father’s farm, on which he labored till his 21st year; then began life for himself, and, for a short time, labored on the farm. His marriage with Mary J. Coate was celebrated March 1, 1859; she was born in 1841, in this township, and is a daughter of Thomas Coate, who was one of the old settlers here; he now lives in Kansas. After his marriage he became a partner of the above gentleman, and together they operated the flouring-mill south of Milton for three, years; then he returned to the farm, on which he labored three years, after which he purchased the mill he is now operating. He has a good location, with a never-failing power, and all work is done in a scientific way, as his long experience in milling has well fitted him for the business; he makes a specialty in fine flour, which commands a liberal patronage from the public. They are parents of three children, viz., John W., Henry, and Clara. He and his amiable wife are exemplary members of the Christian Church, and take a lively interest in the cause and development of the Christian religion; she was born in this township in 1841.