W. D. Copeland
W. D. Copeland | |
|---|---|
.png) Copeland in 1928 | |
| Mayor of Auburn, Alabama | |
| In office 1928–1936 | |
| Preceded by | C. S. Yarbrough |
| Succeeded by | C. S. Yarbrough |
| Mayor of Notasulga, Alabama | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | March 6, 1948 (aged 77) Notasulga, Alabama |
| Spouse | Sarah Windham |
William Daniel Copeland (died March 6, 1948) was an American politician and merchant. He served as the Mayor of Auburn, Alabama from 1928 to 1936.
Career
[edit]Copeland served as the mayor of Notasulga, Alabama in the early 1900s.[1] He quit his warehouse business and resigned from the position of mayor in August 1919 to move to Auburn, where he would send his children through school and founded the Economy Grocery.[2]
Mayor of Auburn
[edit]He first ran for Mayor of Auburn, Alabama in 1926, where he was defeated by incumbent C. S. Yarbrough.[3] He later defeated Yarbrough in 1928.[4] In 1929, he announced plans to improve civic services in Auburn.[5]
In 1931, he organized the yearly meeting for the Alabama League of Municipalities alongside Opelika mayor Henry K. Dickinson.[6][7] In 1932, he welcomed letter carriers to the city when they were honored in a ceremony.[8]
He ran for re-election unopposed in 1932.[9]
In 1936, he served as the master of ceremonies on Auburn's 100th birthday.[10][11] He ran for re-election against former mayor Yarbrough, in a rematch from 1926 and 1928.[12] He was defeated by Yarbrough for the position.[13][14]
Copeland played a leading role in establishing a fire department in Auburn.[2]
Personal life and death
[edit]Copeland was married to Sarah Windham.[15] His father died in September 1936.[16]
He died on March 6, 1948, in Notasulga, after a brief illness.[17][18]
References
[edit]- ^ "W. D. Copeland". The Birmingham News. October 9, 1928. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Efficient Council Headed By Mayor Copeland Leads 'Loveliest Village'". The Montgomery Advertiser. March 29, 1936. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Auburn Names Yarbrough Mayor". Birmingham Post-Herald. September 21, 1926. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Auburn To Select Mayor On Sept. 17". Birmingham Post-Herald. September 4, 1928. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Auburn's Civic Problems". The Birmingham News. October 6, 1929. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Auburn and Opelika Will Entertain City Officials June 11". The Dothan Eagle. May 30, 1931. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Auburn And Opelika To Entertain Heads Of City Government". The Selma Times-Journal. May 29, 1931. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Letter Carriers Meet At Auburn". The Dothan Eagle. July 4, 1932. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Copeland Re-Elected As Mayor Of Auburn". The LaFayette Sun. September 21, 1932. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Auburn Hold Century Fete". Southern Star. April 1, 1936. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Distinguished Group At Auburn's 100th Birthday Party". The Opelika-Auburn News. April 3, 1936. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Yarbrough Opposes Copeland For Mayor". Opelika-Auburn News. September 7, 1936. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Five Selected For Posts on City Council". The Opelika-Auburn News. September 22, 1936. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Returns in Auburn Ballot Check With Official Canvass". The Opelika-Auburn News. September 23, 1936. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Funeral Services For Mrs. Copeland Scheduled Sunday". The Opelika-Auburn News. November 24, 1956. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Father Of Auburn Mayor Buried Macon Co. Sun". The Tuskegee News. September 10, 1936. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "W. D. Copeland, Former Mayor Of Auburn, Dies". The Anniston Star. March 9, 1948. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "State Briefs". The Huntsville Times. AP. March 8, 1948. Retrieved 9 May 2025.