J. Homer Copp
American politician
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John Homer Copp (January 14, 1882 – May 6, 1944) was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Preceded byOtto V. Pence
Succeeded byC. H. Hoover
BornJohn Homer Copp
January 14, 1882
January 14, 1882
Shenandoah County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 1944 (aged 62)
Strasburg, Virginia
J. Homer Copp | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Shenandoah County | |
| In office 1920–1921 | |
| Preceded by | Otto V. Pence |
| Succeeded by | C. H. Hoover |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Homer Copp January 14, 1882 Shenandoah County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 1944 (aged 62) Strasburg, Virginia |
| Resting place | Maurertown Brethren Church Cemetery, Maurertown, Shenandoah County |
| Party | Republican |
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 1,872 votes compared to Snarr's 1,243.[4]
Personal life
Copp and his wife, Edna, had two daughters (Mary and Frances) and a son (John A. Copp).[2]
Copp was injured fatally 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. He died before he could be taken to a Winchester hospital. He was 62.[2]
