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AUGUST A. COPIN
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AUGUST A. COPIN, the well known florist of West Hoboken and New
York City, was born in West Hoboken, N. J., October 4, 1863. He is the
son of Francis Copin and Christina Arnould, daughter of Jacob Arnould,
who came from Belgium about 1845 and settled in Canada. His paternal
grandfather, Nicholas Copin, and his father, Francis, were born in Alsace,
France. The family came to America about 1835 and settled in West
Hoboken, N. J. Afterward Francis Copin engaged in business as a florist
and gardener in North Bergen, where he died June 20, 1898. His wife died
August 26, 1896, George Copin, their eldest son, was born July 12, 1861,
in West Hoboken, and received a public school education. He is associated
with the well known house of Mouquin, of Fulton and Ann Streets,
New York. August A. Copin received his education in St. Mary's parochial school in West Hoboken. On March 13, 1880, he engaged in business as a florist in New York City, where he has since continued, having his establishment at 222 Sixth Avenue since December, 1898. He also has an establishment at 264 Clinton Avenue. West Hoboken, where he resides. He is an influential Democrat, and has filled a number of positions with acknowledged ability and satisfaction. For three years he was Financial Secretary of the West Hoboken Fire Department, serving in that capacity until May 1, 1899. He is a member of Neptune Fire Company No. 1, of West Hoboken, of St. Michael's Lyceum, of Palisade Council, Legion of Honor, and of the Order of Foresters of West Hoboken. Mr. Copin was married, January 31, 1883, to Adeline Walsh, of West Hoboken. They have two children: Veronica and Adeline.
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