Civil War Union Brigadier General. Originally served first as Colonel and commander of the 1st Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, then the 5th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry. He commanded the “Wolverines” of the Michigan Brigade of cavalry until General George A. Custer took over the command on June 29, l863. Died on his 80th birthday. Although Gen. Copeland and his wife were removed to Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac, Michigan, a cenotaph remains at the original interment location in Magnolia Cemetery in Orange Park, Flordia.
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Originally served first as Colonel and commander of the 1st Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, then the 5th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry. He commanded the “Wolverines” of the Michigan Brigade of cavalry until General George A. Custer took over the command on June 29, l863. Died on his 80th birthday. Although Gen. Copeland and his wife were removed to Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac, Michigan, a cenotaph remains at the original interment location in Magnolia Cemetery in Orange Park, Flordia.
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