J._Homer_Copp

J. Homer Copp

J. Homer Copp

American politician from Virginia

John Homer Copp (January 14, 1882 – May 6, 1944) was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]

Quick Facts Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Shenandoah County, Preceded by ...

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]

References

  1. [1]
    Swem, Earl G. (1918). Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Ten Highway Deaths Reported in State Over the Week End". The Times Dispatch. May 8, 1944. p. 5. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  3. [3]
    "Election". Staunton Daily Leader. November 4, 1919. p. 6. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Republican Ticket with Lone Exception Wins in Shenandoah". Staunton Daily Leader. November 7, 1919. p. 6. Retrieved July 2, 2020.


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