Source : A Reminiscent History of The Ozark Region

By: Goodspeed publishing

Dr. W. A. Copeland

One of the best known medical doctors for Reynolds County of Barnesville, who was born on Logan's Creek, November 24, 1858, son of William Copeland. The doctor grew up on the old home place, attending the early subscription School and the district school and made good use of his opportunities to obtain an education. When a young man he started a mill on Logan Creek, but this burned down about 1882. While following the life of a Miller he began medical studies and after continuing this for three years entered the St. Louis Medical College, where he completed his course in 1883. Following this he began practicing in Barnesville Mo., and soon built up the most agreeable manners. Pleasant and gifted in conversation and generous. His career has been upwards. As a surgeon he excels, and although still a young man he possesses great energy and worthy ambition. He opened a drug business and has carried on in this connection with his practice. He owns one of the best improved farms in the county as well as a fine residence which is presided over by the former Miss Mary E. Moore. She was born in Reynolds county to Dr. John H. Moore of Centerville of this county. They had one son, Roy who is now a bright lad of eight years. On account of the health of his family the doctor took his wife and child to Oklahoma in 1892 and remained there one year. He was elected coroner of Reynolds County, but did not serve. In politics he is a republican.