COPELAND, Joseph Tarr

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Affiliation:  Union

Born: May 6 1813, Newcastle ME

Died: May 6 1893, Orange Park FL

Pre-War Profession:  Lawyer, judge

War Service: August 1861 Lt. Col. in 1st Michigan Cavalry, Shenandoah Valley campaign, August 1862 Col. of 5th Michigan Cavalry, 2nd Bull Run, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Michigan cavalry brigade in Washington defences, commanded draft depots, commanded a military prison.

Post War: Hotelier