COPE of Warton, Hartshill

& Earl Shilton.

This site contains most of the data, collected since the late 1960's, showing the family connections and associations that verify the Cope genealogy.

The two major branches, the Cope and Needham families, joined on the occasion of the marriage of Brannon Cope to Margaret R Needham in 1957.

To help with recognition of the many family names; relationships relate to either Brannon or Margaret.

e.g. Catherine Swain.

2x Gt'Grandparent of Brannon Cope.

Navigation

• To examine individual families:- choose a family name from the list on the left of this page.
• Other links in the list lead to related subjects.
• Historical Issues:- Sources and documentary evidence.
• Photographs:- A small collection of family photos.
• Guest Book, Contact:- Two ways for visitors to give their views.

Preamble

It was a Cope family anecdote, that maintained there has only ever been one male heir in the family, to give issue to the next generation, that spurred the research that resulted in this genealogy.