Benjamin Copeland

Benjamin Copeland was born on 5 October 1708 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of William Copeland and Mary Bass.¹ Benjamin Copeland married Sarah Allen, daughter of Benjamin Allen and Sarah Thompson, on 21 November 1734 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, by Rev Samuel Niles.¹ Benjamin Copeland died on 2 October 1790 or 20 October 1790 in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.¹ His estate was probated on 8 November 1790.¹
He was a tanner and currier.¹ He was elected tithingman in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in 1736.¹ He became the father of Benjamin Copeland on 7 June 1736.¹ Benjamin Copeland became the father of Sarah Copeland on 10 April 1738.¹ Benjamin Copeland and Sarah Allen were admitted to the church in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, in 1740.¹ Benjamin Copeland became the father of Susannah Copeland on 1 April 1740.¹ Benjamin Copeland became the father of Elizabeth Copeland on 3 April 1742.¹ Benjamin Copeland became the father of Eunice Copeland on 17 November 1743.¹ Benjamin Copeland became the father of Moses Copeland on 16 November 1745.¹ Benjamin Copeland became the father of William Copeland on 20 March 1747/48.¹ Benjamin Copeland became the father of Samuel Copeland on 30 May 1750.¹ Benjamin Copeland became the father of Asa Copeland on 8 May 1752.¹ Benjamin Copeland was elected deacon at Church of, Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, on 2 October 1754.¹ He became the father of Lydia Copeland on 15 October 1755.¹ Benjamin Copeland left a will on 4 March 1775 administrated by William Copeland and Asa Copeland with heirs Sarah Allen, Moses Copeland, Sarah Copeland, Susannah Copeland, Elizabeth Copeland, Eunice Copeland, Samuel Copeland and Lydia Copeland.¹