The Overall goal will be to establish the number of Cope and similar spelling sir-names: Cape, Coap, Coape, Coop, Coope, Cope, Copes, Copp, Kob, Kope, Kopp, Kupp now living & the origin of each of these lines, as far back as possible along with various other spellings of similar last names mentioned under the group heading & their relationships to one another. Our goal is to identify the various members of the project and their matching DNA family members and identify the common family genealogy of matching DNA members.
Goals and progress depend heavily on funding & most importantly in New DNA testing participation! If you have one of the sir-names listed and are interested in tracing your family's' genealogy, connecting with other relative etc. please consider having your DNA tested.
The Success of this Project will be the result of the various Cope families' contributions. Thank you for your generosities over the years & your participation as well.