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GEORGE FELIX COPIN
Originally published in 1900 |
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GEORGE FELIX COPIN has been a life-long resident of West Hoboken,
N. J., where he was born on the 12th of July, 1861. He is of French descent. His father, Francis Copin, born in Belfort, France, August 10, 1833,
came to America in 1853, and for thirty-five years lived in West Hoboken.
In 1688 he moved to New Durham, Hudson County, where he died June 17,
7.898. His father was Nicholas Copin, and through a long line of ancestors
he inherited those broad mental qualities which characterized his life, and
which gained for him the reputation of an honest, industrious, and honorable
man. He married Christina Arnould, daughter of Jacob Arnould, and
a sister of Denis Arnould, a private in Battery U, First New York Light
Artillery, and of Joseph Arnould, First Lieutenant in Company E, Fifty-fifth New York Volunteers, both serving with distinction in the Civil War. George F. Copin received a good practical education in the parochial schools of West Hoboken. His first employment was as a clerk in a large clothing store. Subsequently he accepted a responsible position in the office of Givernaud Brothers, the well known silk manufacturers. In these capacities lie developed marked business ability, and by perseverance accumulated some money. In 1884 he established himself in the confectionery business in West Hoboken, in which he has since been engaged wilh increasing success. As a result of his own indomitable efforts he has built up an extensive trade. Mr. Copin has also been active in the public affairs of his town, which he served as a School Trustee in 1895 and 1896 and as a Councilman in 1897 and 1898. He is a leading member of the Catholic Benevolent Legion, of the Order of Foresters, of the Catholic Young Men's Lyceum, of the Mozart Choral Union, and of the Monastery Church Choir. He is especially prominent in social and musical circles. In 1886 he married Miss Annette Guillard, and they have three children: Louise, Christina, and Annette.
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