Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NamePearl Irene Davis
Birth5 Dec 1902, Ozeana, Essex County, Virginia
ResidenceVirginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Louisiana, Florida
Death8 Feb 2001, Naples, Collier County, Florida
Burial26 Feb 2001, Baltimore National Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland
Soc. Sec. #220-50-1311
FatherJoseph Harold Davis (1873-1954)
MotherEmma Wood Boughan (1874-1904)
Documentation
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1910 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia:
Enumeration District 40, Rappahannock District, on Ozeana Road, Dwelling 23, Family 23
Davis, Joseph, head, male, white, age 37, second marriage, married 4 years, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, farmer on general farm, can read and write, owns farm, mortgaged, farm schedule 20
Davis, Laura B., wife, female, white, age 25, first marriage, 3 children born, 3 children living, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write
Davis, Grayson, son, male, white, age 15, single, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school
Davis, Lilian, daughter, female, white, age 13, single, born Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school
Davis, Harold, son, male, white, age 11, single, born Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school
Davis, Roland, son, male, white, age 9, single, born Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school
Davis, Pearl, daughter, female, white, age 7, single, born Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation, cannot read or write, not in school
Davis, Allie, son, male, white, age 3, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, no occupation
Davis, Warren, son, male, white, age 2, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, no occupation
Davis, Ryland, son, male, white, age 4/12, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, no occupation

1920 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia:
Enumeration District 44
Rappahannock District, Dwelling 235, Family 236, Ware’s Wharf Road
Boughan, Thos. W., head, rents house, male, white, age 71, married, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, farmer, general farm, employer
Boughan, Mary E., wife, white, female, age 72, married, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation
Boughan, Cora, daughter, female, white, age 36, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, seamstress, at home, working on own accounts
Davis, Pearl, granddaughter, female, white, age 17, not in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation

The 1923 Richmond City Directory lists:
Davis Pearl Miss, h 511 Pickett

She married Frank Colton Kopp at the Monumental Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia, George P. Mayo, rector. Marriage date from family Bible in the possession of Alverta Young Duke.

“Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kopp, who were recently married in Richmond, spent several days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis near Upright. They will make their future home in Greensboro, N. J., where Mr. Kopp has accepted a position.” [The Daily Star (Fredericksburg, Virginia), 13 June 1923, page 4.]

“Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kopp, of New Jersey, recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis near Upright.” [The Daily Star (Fredericksburg, Virginia), 12 July 1924, page 6.]

1930 U.S. Census, Union County, New Jersey:
Union Township (part of), Vaux Hall Section
Enumeration District 20-160, Supervisor’s District 8
Sheet 48A (141)
11 Mays Terrace
Dwelling 745, Household 874
Glover, John H. Jr., head, rents, real estate valued at $65, owns radio set, not on farm, male, white, age 30, married at age 26, not in school, can read and write, born in New Jersey, both parents born in New Jersey, speaks English, occupation mechnical engineer, wage worker, at work previous day, a veteran of the World War
Glover, Virginia, wife, female, white, age 22, married at age 18, not in school, can read and write, born in Connecticut, father born in Texas, mother born in Connecticut, no occupation
Glover, Marion Lee, daughter, female, white, age 1, single, not in school, cannot read or write, born in New Jersey, father born in New Jersey, mother born in Connecticut, no occupation
Glover, John H., son, male, white, age 2, single, not in school, cannot read or write, born in New Jersey, father born in New Jersey, mother born in Connecticut, no occupation
Dwelling 745, Household 875
Kopp, Frank C., head, rents, real estate valued at $65, owns radio set, not on farm, male, white, age 29, married at age 23, not in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, occupation salesman engineer, wage worker, at work previous day, veteran of the World War
Kopp, Pearl I., wife, female, white, age 27, married at age 21, not in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, no occupation
Kopp, Beatrice E., daughter, female, white, age 3, single, not in school, cannot read or write, born in New Jersey, father born in Maryland, mother born in Virginia, no occupation
Kopp, Irene L., daughter, female, white, age 1, single, not in school, cannot read or write, born in New Jersey, father born in Maryland, mother born in Virginia, no occupation

1936 Baltimore City Directory, page 717:
Kopp Frank C (Pearl I) slsmn The States Engineering Co h 712 Hollen rd

1937 Baltimore City Directory, page 694:
Kopp Frank C (Pearl I) electn h 712 Hollen rd

1940 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
Ward 27, Block 12, Roll T627_1539, Page 4B
712 Hollen Road
Household 75, owned home, valued at $5,500, not on farm
Kopp, Frank C, head, male, white 39, married, not in school, completed 4 years of college, born in Maryland, living in same house as in 1935, not on farm in 1935, employed for pay, hours worked week prior to census 48, electrician in steel factory, wage or salary worker in private work, weeks worked in 1939 52, income $1,700, no other income
Kopp, Pearl I, wife, female, white, 37, married, not in school, complete school through 8th grade, born in Virginia, living in same house as in 1935, not on farm in 1935, not employed, housewife, no other income
Kopp, Beatrice E, daughter, female, white, 12, single, in school, 6th grade, born in New Jersey, living in same house as in 1935
Kopp, Irene L, daughter, female, white, 10, single, in school, 4th grade, born in New Jersey, living in same house as in 1935

Upright
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Ball of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp and daughter, Irene, of Baltimore visited in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
Anne Webb spent last Thursday night with Annie Laura Davis.
Mrs. Ryland Davis’ mother, Mrs. J. W. Brooks, is right sick at this writing. We hope she will be feeling much better soon.
[The Rappahannock Times, 7 October 1948, page 4.]

1950 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
Enumeration District 4-1408, Sheet 4
712 Hollen Road, not on a farm, not on three or more acres
Kopp, Frank C., head, white, male, 49, married, born in Maryland, working most of previous week, worked 40 hours previous week, millwright in steel manufacturing, class of worker private employer
Kopp, Pearl I., wife, white, female, 47, married, born in Virginia, keeping house, not looking for work
Kopp, Irene, daughter, white, female, 20, never married, born in New Jersey, work classed as OT, not looking for work, highest grade attended C4, has not completed, has attended school since February 1

Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis and daughter and Mrs. Ryland Mitchell and sons were among those from here attending the show at Tappahannock High School on last Friday night. It was enjoyed by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kopp, of Baltimore, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis.
Mrs. Joseph Davis has not been feeling so well lately. Do hope she feels better soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harper and family, of Coruch, called in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis on Sunday night.
[The Rappahannock Times, 1 March 1951, page 5.]

Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Ball, Mr. Billy Ball and Mrs. Norman Edwards and son visited in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 17 April 1952, page 4.]

Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., spent the week-end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis and Mr and Mrs. Joseph Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 7 August 1952, page 2.]

UPRIGHT NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., paid a surprise visit in the home of Mr and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 9 October 1952, page 2.]

Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp and daughter, Irene, of Baltimore, Md., are spending a part of their vacation in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 3 September 1953.]

Upright News
Mrs. Elvin Eanes, Mrs. Ryland Davis and Miss Annie Laura Davis, spent Wednesday of last week in Richmond. Mrs. Davis had an oppointment [sic] with her doctor.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis, of Baltimore [sic], spent the week-end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
Mr. Joseph Davis celebrated his birthday on Sunday. We wish for him many more happy birthdays.
[The Rappahannock Time, 15 April 1954, page 2.]

Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore spent the week-end in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 17 December 1953.]

Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., are spending this week in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis.
Miss Annie Laura Davis is on vacation this week.
[The Rappahannock Times, 2 September 1954, page 1.]

Upright
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 26 May 1955, page 6.]

Upright News
Mrs. Joseph Davis is spending this week in Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp of Baltimore spent last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
Mrs. J. W. Brooks and daughters, Mrs. Ryland Davis and Irene and Annie Laurie Davis called to see Mrs. Willard Beazley of Saluda on Thursday afternoon last week.
[The Rappahannock Times, 8 September 1955, page 2.]

Upright News
Mrs. Joseph Davis is planning to spend the winter in Baltimore with her niece, Mrs. F. C. Kopp.
[The Rappahannock Times, 6 October 1955, page 4.]

Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 22 December 1955, page 3.]

Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., spent several days last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 29 August 1957, page 3.]

Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp of Baltimore are spending a part of their vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 28 August 1958, page 6.]

Upright News
Recent callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis were Mr. and Mrs. Kopp of Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harper of Ino; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Allen and young daughter of Tappahannock, and Mr. Robert Harper and friend of Richmond.
The Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Lebanon Methodist Church is studying a mission study course in the book entitled “Edge of the Edge.” The second class will be held at the home of Mrs. Ryland Davis on Wednesday night of this week.
[The Rappahannock Times, 15 February 1962, page 3.]

Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kopp of Baltimore, Md. spent several days last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 30 August 1962, page 6.]

Upright News
Mrs. Pearl Kopp of Baltimore spent a week end recently in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 15 July 1965, page 6.]

Upright News
Mrs. Pearl Kopp of Baltimore, spent the week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
Mrs. Ryland Mitchell, Mrs. James M. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Allen and family called in the same home over the week end.
….
Mr. and Mrs. James Melvin Mitchell of Baltimore, Md. visited their parents over the week end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 5 May 1966, page 4.]

Upright News
Recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis were: Mrs. Pearl Kopp and family, Mrs. Helen Corbin of Baltimore, Md. also Mr. and Mrs. Henry Paltell and Mrs. Goldie Brizendine of Baltimore, Md.
[The Rappahannock Times, 8 September 1966, page 7.] (Note: Helen Corbin lived next door to Pearl Kopp on Hollen Road in Baltimore.)

Upright News
Mrs. Pearl Kopp and Mrs. Helen Corbin of Baltimore were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 6 October 1966, page 4.]

Pearl Irene Davis Kopp, 27 October 1991:
Oh, I remember quite a bit about her because, see, I lived with them for a good while after my stepmother died.
TM: You moved in with your grandparents?
PK: Yes, I moved in with them for [unintelligible].
TM: How come you moved in with them?
PK: Well, because my father had…it was quite a family. And all of my half-brothers and half-sisters. And so my father decided it'd be better if I… See, we broke up when my stepmother died. He went to lived with… went to get a smaller place, you know. And my brothers, some stayed with me and some stayed with him. See, when my stepmother died, my father broke up the family and I went with my grandmother. I think some of the other kids went with their grandmothers. Well, it was divided up like that. So my one brother went with me. My father thought it would be nice, cause he could help my grandfather on the farm.
TM: How long did you live with them?
PK: With my grandmother?
TM: Yeah.
PK: Oh, I guess 4 years. Because when school starts, my father came and took me back home. And then, then all of them had to go to school.
TM: You took care of some of the other kids, too, right?
PK: Yeah, I used to help with them. I was just a little tot, and I had to get up in the morning and cook breakfast. [unintelligible] I knew how to make bread.

TM: Wunnie had tuberculosis, is that right?
PK: Mm-hmm. And there with his nurse.
TM: Weren’t you worried about catching that?
PK: Yeah, that's the reason we weren't home.
TM: Is that right?
PK: Yeah, my father, when he found out about it, he said he wanted me to go with my grandmother.
TM: So when he split up the family it was because of the tuberculosis?
PK: So he sent me with my grandmother, and he sent couple more, but my grandmother said she just wasn't able to take them. She’d take me, because I was her own grandchild. But I was the youngest one, see. The ones that she would take. I was the only one that could go. But then my other grandmother, the next kids, you know. She took the rest of them.

TM: When you lived down in Virginia, did you work on the farm?
PK: No, I never did work on the farm. Outside of peas. I used to pick peas sometimes. When we had a big crop of peas. Go out early in the morning before it’d get too hot.

TM: When did you first get a car? Did you have a car down there?
PK: 19… 1920. I don’t know whether it was before then or not.
TM: What kind of car was it?
PK: But I had to laugh at the old Model T. Model T, you know. What was it came out round then?
TM: Model T?
PK: Well, it was later. Model T, we had a Model T. But my father was always the first with all of them, you know. Something’d come along, he had to be the first one to get it. So he’d buy a car and that would start them off, you know. Then all the people would start buying cars. He [unintelligible] being first.
TM: So you learned to drive on that Model T?
PK: Yeah. Driving around in his car, Model T. It’s funny how all that stuff wore off, isn’t it?

Pearl Irene Davis Kopp told Thomas Darian Moore on 29 September 1991 that after she was married she and Frank went to Baltimore and then to New York, where Frank looked for a job. They got an apartment in Newark, with a small bedroom, a kitchen, and a bathroom, for $10/month. They eventually moved into larger apartments before moving to Baltimore in the 1930s.

On 27 October 1991:
TM: How did you meet Pop Pop?
PK: How did I meet him?
TM: Yeah.
PK: Well, his sister married my brother.
TM: So you met through them?
PK: They lived in Baltimore, his sister. So then they decided come down Virginia. One Christmas, one summer, I guess. And course, they came down, Frank came down with them. So that’s how I met him.
TM: How long did you know each other before you got married?
PK: Couple years.
Spouses
Birth31 Aug 1900, Baltimore, Maryland
Death11 Jul 1964, Baltimore, Maryland
Burial15 Jul 1964, Baltimore National Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland
OccupationElectrician
FatherCharles Michael Kopp (1857-1900)
Marriage2 Jun 1923, Richmond, Virginia
ChildrenBeatrice Estelle (1927-2014)
 Irene Louise (1929-2004)
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