Robert McNamara Copsey (1922 - 2011)

Born 3 Mar 1922 in Nebraska City, Otoe, Nebraska, United States

Ancestors

Died 29 Oct 2011 at age 89 in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Biography

Robert McNamara Copsey was born on March 3, 1922 in Nebraska City, Otoe, Nebraska, United States, son of Robert Lynn Copsey (1896–1987) and Vivian Edna McNamara (1897–1944).^[1]

In 1930, Robert was living in household of Robert L Copsey (34) at 305 Parker Rd., Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA. ^[2]

Robert registered for the draft for World War II. ^[3]

Robert died on October 29, 2011 in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, aged 89. He is commemorated at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994"
   Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln, Nebraska; Nebraska Birth Index, 1912-1994
   Ancestry Record 62094 #300429991 (accessed 4 May 2023)
   Robert M Copsey born on 3 Mar 1922 in Otoe, Nebraska, USA.
2. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 2341122
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #5320811 (accessed 4 May 2023)
   Robert M Copsey (8), single daughter, in household of Robert L Copsey (34) at 305 Parker Rd., Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA. Born in Nebraska.
3. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New Jersey, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 127
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #302207747 (accessed 4 May 2023)
   Name: Robert Mc Namara Copsey; Race: White; Age: 20; Birth Date: 3 Mar 1922; Birth Place: Nebraska City, Nebraska; Residence Place: Summit, New Jersey; Registration Date: 30 Jun; Registration Place: Summit, Camb, New Jersey, USA; Employer: Student At Nr. I. T.; Height: 6 3"; Weight: 175; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Blonde; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Mrs Robert L. Copsey;
   Household Members (Name):
   Robert Mc Namara Copsey.
4. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #198251531 (accessed 4 May 2023)
   Memorial page for Robert McNamara Copsey (3 Mar 1922-29 Oct 2011), citing Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo, Ventura County, California, USA; Maintained by Nachshon (contributor 49308871).

• Obituary: "U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current"
  The Greenville News; Publication Date: 10/ Nov/ 2011; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; URL: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greenvilleonline/obituary.aspx?n=robert-mcnamara-copsey&pid=154540398
  Ancestry Record 7545 #25407793 (accessed 4 May 2023)
  Name: Robert Mc Namara Copsey; Gender: Male; Death Age: 89; Birth Date: abt 1922; Birth Place: Nebraska City, NE; Residence Place: Hidden Hills, CARobert; Death Date: 29 Oct 2011; Death Place: Canoga Park, CA; Obituary Date: 10 Nov 2011; Spouse: Irene Selnik Copsey; Child: Carol Copsey Keith Copsey; Siblings: Ronald Lynn Copsey.